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Griner's lawyer hopes she can be exchanged in U.S.-Russia prisoner swap

U.S. basketball star Brittney Griner's Russian lawyer said on Tuesday that she and her team hoped she could be released in a prisoner exchange with the United States.

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Russian court rejects appeal of jailed US basketball star Griner

A Russian court on Tuesday rejected an appeal by WNBA star Brittney Griner against her nine-year sentence for drug smuggling, Interfax reported.

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U.S. working to bring Griner home after 'sham' Russian hearing, Sullivan says

The United States will continue to engage with Russia to bring home jailed U.S. basketball star Brittney Griner, White House national security adviser Jake Sullivan said, after a Russian court on Tuesday upheld her nine-year drug sentence.

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10 Games to Circle This Women’s College Basketball Season

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The Celtics Are Ready to Win It All. Is Joe Mazzulla Ready to Lead Them?

In an exclusive interview, the new Boston coach addresses his own checkered past and his team’s future.

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Russian court upholds US basketball star Brittney Griner's 9-year prison sentence

A Russian court on Tuesday dismissed American basketball star Brittney Griner’s appeal against a nine-year sentence for possessing and smuggling vape cartridges containing cannabis oil.

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U.S. basketball star Brittney Griner's appeal rejected by Russian court

A Russian court on Tuesday rejected an appeal by U.S. basketball star Brittney Griner against her nine-year prison sentence for possession and smuggling of drugs.

Reuters

U.S. basketball star Griner urges Russian court to reduce her sentence, apologises

U.S. WNBA basketball star Brittney Griner on Tuesday urged Russian appeal judges to reduce her nine-year jail sentence for possession and smuggling of drugs in the form of cannabis oil used in vapes.

Reuters

U.S. basketball star Griner's lawyer tells Russian court her 9-year term is excessive, seeks acquittal

A lawyer for U.S. WNBA basketball star Brittney Griner on Tuesday told judges hearing her appeal that her nine-year jail sentence for possession and smuggling of drugs in the form of a vape cartridge was excessive, and asked the court to acquit her.

Reuters

Prosecutor in Griner case tells Russian appeal court her 9-year term is fair

U.S. WNBA basketball star Brittney Griner on Tuesday heard the Russian state prosecutor in her appeal hearing tell the judges that her nine-year jail sentence for possession and smuggling of drugs was "fair".

Reuters

Plymouth City Patriots to remain at Pavilions as new venue talks continue

The basketball club said negotiations for a move to a permanent new home would not be concluded in time for this season

Birmingham Post

Russian court rejects US basketball star Brittney Griner’s appeal over jail sentence

She was convicted and jailed on August 4 on charges of possessing and smuggling drugs

Evening Standard

Russian court hears appeal by Griner against 9-year sentence

A Russian court has started hearing American basketball star Brittney Griner’s appeal against her nine-year prison sentence for drug possession

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U.S. basketball star Griner's 9-year drug sentence upheld in Russia

A Russian court on Tuesday dismissed U.S. WNBA basketball star Brittney Griner's appeal against a nine-year sentence for possessing and smuggling vape cartridges containing cannabis oil, paving the way for her to be sent to a penal colony, in a court case that Washington has called "sham."

The Independent UK

What happened to WNBA star Brittney Griner and why is she detained in Russia?

The basketball star has been detained in Moscow for five months and counting

Bangkok Post

Pushing the envelope for inclusion

When Carla Grant Pickens joined IBM over two decades ago, she was a new mum in search of a job in her late 20s. She knew the US multinational technology company had long been at the forefront of promoting diversity and inclusion, which it still values to this day.

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Brittney Griner will appeal her prison sentence in Russia on Tuesday

"Brittney does not expect any miracles to happen but hopes that the appeal court will hear the arguments of the defense and reduce the term," her lawyers said in a statement.

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Caledonia Gladiators set for Lanarkshire town in move away from Glasgow's Emirates Arena

Formerly Glasgow Rocks, the club are understoof to have earmarked a venue in East Kilbride

Tribune News Service

Duke basketball coach Jon Scheyer adds first 2024 commitment. Could another be close?

DURHAM, N.C. — Duke basketball added its first player to its 2024 recruiting class, and made strides toward adding another over the weekend.

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After Coach K’s retirement from Duke, the ACC, and college basketball, seek new voice

On the day before what turned out to be the final game of his 47-year head-coaching career, Mike Krzyzewski wanted to make something clear. His thoughts shifted from the task at hand, and his Duke team’s challenge of playing against North Carolina in the Final Four, to the state of…

The Canberra Times

'Drastic remedy': Cop accused of indecently assaulting colleague has case terminated

The South Australia Police officer had been charged with indecently assaulting a colleague while they were in Canberra for a basketball tournament.

Daily Mirror

Kim Kardashian celebrates 42nd birthday by watching daughter North's basketball game

Kim Kardashian's daughter has been spotted exiting her basket ball game with a knee bandage as controversy surrounding her rapper dad Kayne West continues as he's dropped from Balenciaga

Daily Mirror

Sevilla captain Ivan Rakitic believes European NBA talent is 'surprising' American fans

Sevilla captain and former Barcelona star Ivan Rakitic spoke to Mirror Sport about his love for the NBA, Drazen Petrovic, Luka Doncic and the basketball culture of Croatia and Spain

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To honor Pat Summitt, Tennessee football is wearing blue vs. UT Martin

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