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Court rules rapper must clear all lyrics with U.S. government

“Bling Bling” artist almost faced stricter sanctions.

Fortune

Rapper B.G. Ordered To Turn Over New Song Lyrics to the Feds

Supervised release shouldn't require former inmates to give up their First Amendment rights.

Reason

First Thing: Supreme court hands big win to Trump in immunity ruling

Joe Biden denounced the 6-3 ruling, saying it ‘undermined the rule of law’ and was a ‘terrible disservice to the people of this nation.’ Plus: proposed protections for workers in extreme heat

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Jalen Hurts, Jason Kelce and Brandon Graham made the funniest Abbott Elementary cameo on Season 3 premiere

The season premiere set the bar high for the hilarious comedy.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Boy accused of killing Brianna Ghey admired ‘craftsmanship’ of knife used

Murder accused, 16, says he saw co-defendant stab girl and denied he was only one strong enough to cut through victim’s bone

The Guardian - UK

Brittney Griner rejoins WNBA's Phoenix Mercury

Washington (AFP) - Brittney Griner, the American basketball star imprisoned in Russia for nearly 10 months last year, has signed a one-year Women's NBA deal with the Phoenix Mercury, the team announced Tuesday.

AFP

Brittney Griner re-signs with Phoenix Mercury

Brittney Griner is headed back to the Phoenix Mercury

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NBA star Steph Curry uses awards speech to give his thoughts on Brittney Griner release

Warriors ace Steph Curry spoke about the release of female basketball star Brittney Griner, who was held in Russia since February after being accused of bringing in cannabis oil

Daily Mirror

Cannabis News Week: BG Is Free; These States Begin Recreation Sales

Brittney Griner is back in the U.S. after being detained in Russia since March, but her release has not been without controversy.

The Street

Brittney Griner’s Family Issues Statement Following Her Release

The WNBA star was released from Russian custody Thursday after 294 days.

Sports Illustrated

Dawn Staley issues statement on Brittney Griner’s release from Russia

WNBA star Brittney Griner has been released from a Russian prison in a prisoner swap, according to multiple news sources, including President Joe Biden.

Tribune News Service

Putin, secret talks and the 'Merchant of Death': US basketball star Brittney Griner's long road to freedom from a Russian penal colony

The young basketball star became embroiled in a tussle between the United States and Vladimir Putin right at the moment the Russian strongman was isolated and increasingly desperate for leverage.

ABC News

Brittney Griner's release celebrated by basketball world

Brittney Griner’s loved ones and extended basketball family were ecstatic when news broke about her release from a Russian prison and that she was on her way back to the United States

The Independent UK

WNBA Commissioner Shares Statement on Griner’s Release

Engelbert expressed gratitude that Griner was coming home to the United States.

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Chicago Sun-Times

WNBA celebrates news of Brittney Griner’s return home

“I am so happy to hear of the news of BG’s return home. I know I can speak for the entire Sky organization when I say words can’t express the happiness that we feel to finally have her coming home,” coach/GM James Wade said.

The Independent UK

Brittney Griner: Athletes, NBA players and teammates rejoice at ‘BG’s’ release: ‘She’s coming home’

Stars of the sporting world led celebrations of Brittney Griner’s release on social media

Mic

Brittney Griner is coming home — but her wife promises this won't be the end of the story

The WNBA star is on a plane from Russia, with a new cause to fight for.

USA Today Sports Media Group

The overjoyed sports world reacts gratefully to Brittney Griner being released from Russian prison

So many tweets of gratitude with Brittney Griner being released.

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Brittney Griner is coming home after after prisoner swap with Russia. Here’s everything we know so far

Brittney Griner is coming home.

Daily Mirror

Brittney Griner is a 'hostage' in Russian jail as WNBPA releases scathing statement

WNBA star Brittney Griner had her appeal denied after she was arrested in Russia for smuggling hashish oil back in February and sentenced to nine years in prison

Tribune News Service

Dom Amore: Brittney Griner verdict, sentence, leaves us to only wait and hope for a nightmare to end

HARTFORD, Conn. — Brittney Griner stared blankly from behind white bars as the ruling was translated for her. Her eyes were empty and when they did shift focus it was only downward.

AFP

Griner sentence sparks show of solidarity, calls for US action

Los Angeles (AFP) - Phoenix Mercury and Connecticut Sun players linked arms in 42 seconds of silence before their game Thursday in solidarity with WNBA star Brittney Griner, who was sentenced earlier to nine years in prison in Russia.

Reuters

Reactions after U.S. basketball star Griner sentenced in Russia

Following are reactions after U.S. basketball star Brittney Griner was sentenced in a Russian court on Thursday to nine years in prison for illegally bringing hashish-infused vape cartridges into the country. She had admitted having the cartridges but called it an honest mistake.

Sports Illustrated

Mercury ‘Faithful’ U.S. Gov Will Help End Griner’s Detention

Phoenix continues to show their support for Griner.

The Independent UK

Reactions to Brittney Griner's conviction, 9-year sentence

WNBA All-Star Brittney Griner was convicted and received a 9-year sentence from a Russian judge for drug possession and smuggling

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