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Freeing WNBA's Griner from detention in Russia a 'priority', White House says

US President Joe Biden has read a letter from Brittney Griner, the women's basketball star who has been detained in Russia since February, and freeing her is a "priority," the White House said Tuesday.

France 24

During ‘other’ 1982 championship run, Michael Jordan led USA Basketball past Yugoslavia

RALEIGH, N.C. — Michael Jordan’s iconic shot against Georgetown 40 years ago that gave North Carolina coach Dean Smith his first NCAA title wasn’t the only championship performance he had that year.

Tribune News Service

Celtics Lab 128: Assessing the Boston Celtics offseason in difficult times with Jared Dubin

The Celtics are nearly done building a contender while we sort through some trying times beyond basketball, and in this episode of the Celtics Lab podcast, FiveThirtyEight's Jared Dubin helps us do both.

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Brittney Griner's Wife On "CBS Mornings" Pushes Biden To Do More, Says Russian Accusation About Drugs Is Lie

During a Tuesday interview with Gayle King on "CBS Mornings," Cherelle Griner essentially said she was aghast when she heard her basketball superstar wife had been detained for "large-scale" transportation of drugs, as the Russians alleged when they

Benzinga

Home Built Sprinter Camper Van Has A Regulation-Height Basketball Hoop

There's lots of storage inside this van.

Motor1

Biden won’t meet Brittney Griner’s family but White House insists she’s a ‘priority’

‘Clearly, we believe she was wrongfully detained, we believe she needs to come home’

The Independent UK

Bill Plaschke: Brittney Griner pleads for freedom, but is America listening?

LOS ANGELES — From the hell of a Russian penal colony, an American basketball superstar pleads for her freedom.

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Seize Business Opportunities & Confront Challenges: Meet Greenlane's Nick Kovacevich At Benzinga's Cannabis Capital Conference In September

From his first job coaching at Gene Cotter’s summer basketball camps where he learned that confidence and positivity attract investors and potential employees to becoming a leader of one of the largest ancillary marijuana brands nationwide, Nick Kovacevich, CEO of Greenlane Holdings Inc (NASDAQ: GNLN

Benzinga

Brittney Griner: US basketball star detained in Russia asks Joe Biden for help

The three-time WNBA league champion is facing ten years in prison if she is found guilty of drugs charges

Evening Standard

Mike Bianchi: Justin Williams is a story about courage — and draining treys

After one of the dozens of operations — this one in which surgeons cut and separated the bones in his face and skull to allow his brain to grow — a beleaguered Justin Williams looked up and said something that wrenched his father’s heart.

Orlando Sentinel

Basketball star in Russian prison begs Biden for help

WASHINGTON: American basketball star Brittney Griner asked US President Joe Biden to free her from a Russian prison in a handwritten letter Monday, portions of which were made public by her family.

Bangkok Post

Basketball-WNBA star Griner makes freedom appeal to Biden

U.S. WNBA basketball star Brittney Griner has made a direct plea to President Joe Biden to stand up for her in an emotional letter sent to the White House on Monday as she remains detained in Russia on drug charges.

Reuters

Jailed WNBA star Griner appeals to Biden: ‘Get me home’

Basketball star Brittney Griner calls on US president to do all he can to secure her release from Russian jail.

Al Jazeera

Trevelin Queen’s relentless journey has brought him to the 76ers

SALT LAKE CITY – Trevelin Queen’s basketball journey is an example of relentlessness and perseverance.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

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Cole Swider shows silky smooth stroke at California Classic

Great basketball was played at the California Classic over the past two days, and Cole Swider definitely had himself two great games. Swider has done a lot for the Lakers' Summer League team this weekend, most notably his three-point shooting.

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Former UGA star Nic Claxton signs huge deal in return to Brooklyn Nets

Former Georgia Bulldog basketball standout Nic Claxton is returning to the Brooklyn Nets on a two-year deal

Daily Mirror

NBA legend Tracy McGrady tips LeBron James and Steph Curry in OBL-NBA tournament while discussing iconic career

EXCLUSIVE: Mirror Sport sat down with Tracy McGrady to discuss his iconic career, whether he played before his time, and his hopes for the Ones Basketball League

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Zion Williamson, Pelicans agree to max rookie-scale extension

Adrian Wojnarowski: New Orleans Pelicans star Zion Williamson has agreed on a five-year, $193 million designated maximum rookie extension that could earn him as much as $231 million, CAA Sports' Co-Head of Basketball Austin Brown tells ESPN. ...

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Damian Lillard re-posts on Instagram: Loyalty has an expiration date

Clutch Points: Damian Lillard posted this to his IG story  "Hard truth. Feed em with a slingshot." pic.twitter.com/RMHHCYyJl2 Source: Twitter @ClutchPointsApp What's the buzz on Twitter? Kurt Helin @ basketballtalk Lillard camp keeps pressure on ...

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One year into NIL era, here’s what the massive change taught us about college sports

RALEIGH, N.C. — And Happy First Anniversary to college athletics’ NIL era. Roses, chocolates, maybe a Cameo message from your favorite college athlete all make for an appropriate celebratory gift. A year ago Friday, on July 1, 2021, the NCAA granted college athletes the right to profit off of their…

Sports Illustrated

Hornets Have LiAngelo Ball on Summer League Roster

The middle Ball brother will participate in a second-straight Summer League.

The Independent UK

What happened to WNBA star Brittney Griner?

Ms Griner has been detained in Russia for five months and counting

The Guardian - US

Brittney Griner in court as Russia may want to use case to negotiate prisoner exchange with US

Basketball star appeared in Moscow court on Friday after being arrested four months ago on suspicion of cannabis possession

Chicago Sun-Times

Norvell Meadows, All-City guard at Orr and Prosser, fatally shot on West Side

Norvell Meadows, 19, was shot in the hip, according to the Cook County Medical Examiner’s office. He was taken to Stroger Hospital and died on Thursday night.

Evening Standard

Brittney Griner: US basketball player goes on trial in Russia on cannabis possession charges

American basketball star Brittney Griner has gone on trial in Russia charged with illegal cannabis possession.

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