The Latest Breaking News from Brittney Griner

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.”

The Independent UK · Jul 12, 2022

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.

Sports Illustrated · Jul 12, 2022

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.

Bangkok Post · Jul 12, 2022

WNBA All-Star Game: Handing Out Grades for Every Player

Kelsey Plum tied a WNBA All-Star Game record with 30 points as she led Team Wilson past Team Stewart. Here’s how each player did.

Sports Illustrated · Jul 10, 2022

Brittney Griner Acknowledged as Honorary Starter at WNBA All-Star Game

The game in Chicago began with a special moment honoring the Mercury center.

Sports Illustrated · Jul 10, 2022

Look: WNBA Stars Wear Griner’s No. 42 in Second Half of ASG

The league’s top players made sure to shine a light on their peer’s ongoing detention in Russia during Sunday’s showcase.

Sports Illustrated · Jul 10, 2022

Former N.M. Governor to Visit Russia, Work Toward Griner’s Release

Bill Richardson will try to bridge a gap between both governments.

Sports Illustrated · Jul 10, 2022

Brittney Griner honored by All-Stars

Griner’s name was on the warmup T-shirts of the 22 All-Stars and the skills competitors along with her jersey number.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 10, 2022

Rev. Al Sharpton stirs effort for Brittney Griner’s return amid WNBA All-Star festivities: ‘Bring Brittney home’

CHICAGO — The Women’s National Basketball Players Association anchors its collective action in the 144 players represented by the union. But what happens when the 144 are missing one?

Chicago Tribune · Jul 9, 2022

Editorial: Bring her home: Biden must work to free Brittney Griner, and reexamine US cannabis schedule

In February, according to her own telling, WNBA star and Olympic gold medalist Brittney Griner did exactly what many of us have done at some point in our lives: realized she had an impending trip for which she hadn’t packed and threw together a bag, forgetting everything that was in…

Tribune News Service · Jul 9, 2022