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The Latest Breaking News from Brittney Griner

Griner's lawyer shows WNBA player had prescription for medical cannabis

"The attending physician gave Brittney recommendations for the use of medical cannabis."

Axios

Greg Cote: Why LeBron James (of all people) chiming in on Brittney Griner’s Russia detention is ironic

MIAMI — It is five months now into WNBA star Brittney Griner’s captivity in Russia, one the U.S. State Department has called a “wrongful detention,” and awareness spikes anew — but oddly, dubiously, ironically — thanks to basketball’s biggest star still, LeBron James.

Miami Herald

WNBA's Griner back in Russian court as trial continues

American basketball star Brittney Griner has faced a Russian court again as her drug possession trial resumed after she pleaded guilty to the charges

The Independent UK

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James Wade shares support for Brittney Griner after Russian teammates offered character statements in court

“I was very proud of my old club, UMMC Ekaterinburg, management and her Russian teammates who spoke up for her today in court,” Wade said.

Chicago Sun-Times

Russian basketball team praises Brittney Griner in latest hearing

Jailed US basketball star’s Russian team testified in court to Griner’s good character and abilities, lawyer says.

Al Jazeera

Character witnesses praise Brittney Griner as trial continues

Griner was expected to testify on Thursday in the court in the Moscow suburb of Khimki, but did not.

Chicago Sun-Times

Russian basketball boss defends Brittney Griner in drugs trial

A Russian basketball club director gave evidence in support of U.S. Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA) star Brittney Griner on Thursday in her third appearance in a Russian court on drugs charges carrying a possible jail sentence of up to 10 years.

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Kremlin declines comment on prospect of prisoner exchange for U.S. basketball star

The Kremlin on Thursday refused to comment on the prospect of a prisoner exchange for detained U.S. basketball star Brittney Griner.

Reuters

Members of Brittney Griner's Russian team defend her character, on and off the court

Griner appeared moved by the testimony of her friends, tearing up repeatedly during Thursday's proceedings. Her longtime team doctor added that Griner has never failed a drug test.

WEKU

WNBA's Griner heads back to Russian court after guilty plea

American basketball star Brittney Griner is due back in a Russian court to resume a trial that was jolted last week when she abruptly pleaded guilty to drug possession charges

The Independent UK

Brittney Griner’s story always transcended sport. She’s a real American trailblazer

The full impact of Griner’s body of work has always been bigger than basketball. It’s a story of confronting discrimination, breaking glass ceilings and leading radical change

The Guardian - US

Reviled and revered Russian arms dealer is back in spotlight

A Russian arms dealer labeled the “Merchant of Death” and who once inspired a Hollywood movie is back in the headlines again

The Independent UK

LeBron James clarifies Brittney Griner comment

LeBron James went on the defensive Wednesday after a snippet promoting his talk show “The Shop” left viewers with the impression that in his opinion WNBA star Brittney Griner might be rethinking her country’s commitment to her while she sits in a Russian prison.

Tribune News Service

LeBron James apologises over Brittney Griner comments

Epsiode featuring remarks on WNBA star will air on Friday

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France 24

UN chief says ‘substantive step’ made at Ukraine grain talks

Russia and Ukraine on Wednesday made substantive progress in their first direct talks since March on a deal to relieve a global food crisis caused by blocked Black Sea grain exports. UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said the talks had provided a "ray of hope to ease human suffering and alleviate…

Sports Illustrated

LeBron Clarifies Comments About Griner, U.S. Government

A trailer for ‘The Shop’ showed him saying, “Now, how can she feel like America has her back? I would be feeling like, ‘Do I even wanna go back to America?’”

Tribune News Service

LeBron James wouldn’t blame Brittney Griner for not wanting to live in the U.S.

LeBron James seems to wonder if fellow basketball star Brittney Griner will want to live in the U.S. again if she’s released from the Russian prison she currently calls home.

Chicago Sun-Times

LeBron James criticizes U.S. efforts to free Brittney Griner

“Now, how can she feel like America has her back?” James said in a trailer for the new episode of his HBO program “The Shop: Uninterrupted.”

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The Independent UK

LeBron critical on his show of US efforts to get Griner home

LeBron James criticizes the United States’ efforts to bring Brittney Griner home in a trailer for an upcoming episode of his television show: “The Shop: Uninterrupted.”

Sports Illustrated

LeBron Criticizes America’s Efforts to Bring Brittney Griner Home

He can be heard talking about how he might feel if he were in the WNBA star’s shoes.

Bangkok Post

US hostage negotiator to seek basketball star's release

WASHINGTON: The families of US basketball star Brittney Griner and former Marine Paul Whelan have asked veteran hostage negotiator Bill Richardson to seek their release from Russia, his office said Monday.

WEKU

Russia-Ukraine war: A weekly recap and look ahead (July 11)

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ABC News

US basketballer Brittney Griner made 'honorary' WNBA All-Star while facing 10 years in Russian prison

Brittney Griner's friends and teammates are desperate to draw more attention to her detention, after she was arrested in February as she arrived in Moscow to play for a Russian team.

Chicago Sun-Times

WNBA All-Stars wear Brittney Griner’s jersey in 18th annual game

Aces guard Kelsey Plum was named MVP after scoring 30 points, tying Maya Moore’s All-Star Game record. Sun forward Jonquel Jones came close, finishing with 29 points, 13 rebounds and five assists.

Tribune News Service

Legends Sue Bird and Sylvia Fowles honored in WNBA All-Star Game, but young talent leads way in Team Wilson victory

CHICAGO — With a little over four minutes left in the second quarter of the 2022 WNBA All-Star Game, Sylvia Fowles stole a pass from Jackie Young and took off down the court. She then rose up and threw down a one-handed dunk, sending the Wintrust Arena crowd into an…

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