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The Latest Breaking News from Brittney Griner

Russian court extends Brittney Griner’s detention for third time

WNBA star faces up to 10 year prison sentence if convicted of alleged drug smuggling

The Independent UK

Russia extends Brittney Griner's detention until at least July 2

WNBA star Brittney Griner will remain in Russian custody through at least July 2, Russian state media reported. The U.S. says she is being wrongfully detained.

WEKU

Trevor Reed says recovery is going well after his release from Russia

WASHINGTON — Marine veteran and Fort Worth, Texas, native Trevor Reed said Tuesday in an interview with CNN that in the 48 days since his release from Russian prison, things have gone well — he’s gaining weight and getting into the physical shape he was in before he was detained.

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WNBA star Griner's Russia detention extended for third time

U.S. basketball star Brittney Griner will remain in Russian custody through at least July 2 after her detention was extended for a third time, Russian state-run media has reported

The Independent UK

WNBA star Brittney Griner reportedly to remain in custody for at least 18 more days

WNBA star Brittney Griner will remain in custody for at least 18 more days, according to Russian media.

Tribune News Service

Brittney Griner’s detention in Russia extended to July

It is the second time in a month that Griner’s custody has been extended. On May 13, a judge denied a request for her to be placed in home detention.

Chicago Sun-Times

Report: Brittney Griner’s Detention Extended in Russia

The WNBA star will remain in Russian jail for at least two and a half more weeks.

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Russian court again extends Brittney Griner's detention

Her detention has now been extended three times since she was detained in February.

Axios

WNBA team meets US officials over Brittney Griner Russia arrest

Fellow players pledge to continue to ‘amplify’ case of Griner, who was arrested by Russian authorities in February.

Al Jazeera

Phoenix Mercury meet with State Department officials about Brittney Griner

The State Department confirmed the meeting, but offered no additional details about what was said or who specifically attended.

Chicago Sun-Times

State Department officials meet with Griner's WNBA team

State Department officials have met with representatives of Brittney Griner’s WNBA team about the Phoenix Mercury star’s monthslong detention in Russia and the Biden administration’s efforts to secure her release

The Independent UK

Brittney Griner’s sister pleads for Russia to ignore politics and free her

Griner was detained on allegations that they were bringing marijuana into Russia

The Independent UK

A’ja Wilson and Breanna Stewart lead early fan voting for 2022 WNBA All-Star Game

The fans are getting it right.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Adam Silver Discusses Griner’s Ongoing Detainment

The WNBA star has been wrongfully detained in Russia for 111 days.

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Opinion: Teeing off on golfers taking Saudis’ LIV Golf cash ignores realities of complicated world

We'd all like to think that we'd say that playing under the LIV banner isn't worth the sacrifice of conscience.

Chicago Sun-Times

Brittney Griner’s fate intertwined with other American held in Russia

WNBA star Griner is easily the most prominent American locked up by a foreign country. But the Phoenix Mercury player’s case is tangled up with that of another prisoner few Americans have heard of.

The Independent UK

Griner's fate tangled up with other American held in Russia

Brittney Griner is easily the most prominent American locked up by a foreign country

Sports Illustrated

WNBA Commissioner Says 'We Need to Get a Deal Done' for Griner

Cathy Engelbert is ready to get the Mercury star back on U.S. soil.

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Steph Curry Speaks Out on Brittney Griner, Russia Situation

The Warriors star: “She needs to be home, she needs to be safe, she needs to be with her family.”

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U.S. Veteran Trevor Reed Calls for Brittney Griner’s Release

He was released from detention in Russia in April.

The Independent UK

LeBron James joins calls for WNBA star Brittney Griner’s release from Russia after nearly four months

More than 250,000 people have signed a petition demanding the Biden administration focus on freeing Ms Griner

USA Today Sports Media Group

Rockets leaders show support in rally, prayer vigil for Brittney Griner

In a rally held on the steps of Toyota Center, multiple leaders for the Rockets showed their support Monday for Brittney Griner, a native Houstonian who is being detained in Russia.

Sports Illustrated

LeBron James Voices Support for Brittney Griner’s Safe Return

The WNBA star has been detained in Russia for over 100 days.

Boston Herald

Celtics notebook: Jayson Tatum committed to making the right play

SAN FRANCISCO — Jayson Tatum’s response to Golden State coverage in Game 1 was a career-high 13 assists.

Sports Illustrated

Celtics Sport Shirts in Support of Brittney Griner

Jaylen Brown said, “She’s been over there for an extended amount of time, and we feel like enough is enough.”

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