The Latest Breaking News from Brittney Griner

The return of Brittney Griner to the United States in a dramatic prisoner swap with Russia marked the culmination of a 10-month ordeal that captivated world attention, a saga that landed at the intersection of sports, politics, race and gender identity — and wartime diplomacy

From the moment Brittney Griner’s plight became known, she was a valuable commodity to be traded.

This year, the detainment and the release of the Mercury and U.S. superstar overshadowed the bright spots in the sport. What comes next?

CHICAGO — Sorry seems to be the hardest word, as the great philosopher Elton John once noted.

The league had plans to add one or two new franchises by the end of 2024.

UAE President Mohammed bin Zayed brought up Griner during his meeting with Vladimir Putin in Russia in October.

Suedi Murekezi was arrested after being wrongly accused of participating in pro-Ukrainian protests.

WNBA star ‘upbeat, thankful and hopeful’ after being freed in a prison swap for notorious arms dealer

A National Security Council spokesperson says Russia has never indicated a willingness to free Paul Whelan in exchange for the arms dealer who was released as part of a prisoner swap last week

The WNBA star is reportedly “heartbroken” that the former U.S. Marine remains behind bars in Russia.

The American basketball star was traded for Russian arms dealer Viktor Bout — but some were critical of the swap.