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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.

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LeBron James Voices Support for Brittney Griner’s Safe Return

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

Sports Illustrated

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.

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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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The Boston Celtics want WNBA star Brittney Griner free from Russian detention

The Celtics might be in the middle of trying to win an NBA title but are not about to turn a blind eye to Griner's ongoing detention.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Celtics players wear T-shirts in support of Brittney Griner ahead of Game 2 of the NBA Finals

This was a kind gesture from the Celtics' players to Brittney Griner.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Celtics add their voices to those asking for Griner's return

Brittney Griner hasn’t been forgotten at the NBA Finals

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Russia allowing Brittney Griner to communicate with WNBA teammates via email

Imprisoned basketball star has been detained by Russian authorities on drug charges for more than 100 days

The Independent UK

Larry Stone: ‘It could have been any of us’: Breanna Stewart, Jewell Loyd show support for Brittney Griner

SEATTLE — Every day for weeks, the tweet from Storm forward Breanna Stewart is the same, with only the reference to the number of days in confinement changed. And ever-growing.

Tribune News Service

Adam Silver Discusses NBA’s Role in Securing Griner’s Release

The NBA commissioner said that the league is “working in lockstep with the U.S. government and outside experts.”

Sports Illustrated

Brittney Griner's Russian Prison Pen Pals: WNBA Superstar Is Receiving & Answering Emails, Here's How It's Done

While Brittney Griner is still being held in a Russian prison cell, the Associated Press reported that she has apparently been receiving hundreds of emails from WNBA players and friends. The missives are arriving to an email account her agent set up to be able to communicate with her. Naturally, the process is not…

Benzinga

Brittney Griner allowed to communicate with fellow WNBA players

“We just don’t want her to think she’s forgotten,” Liberty center Stefanie Dolson said.

Chicago Sun-Times

Brittney Griner receiving, answering WNBA players' emails

Brittney Griner has been able to receive emails and letters from WNBA players to an account Griner’s agent set up to allow them to communicate with her

The Independent UK

Doja Cat tops BET Awards nominations

The chart-topping performer scored six nominations including best female R&B-pop artist, best female hip-hop artist, and album of the year for her No. 1 hit “Planet Her.”

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The Independent UK

Doja Cat, Drake, Ari Lennox lead BET Awards nominations

Doja Cat could make the BET Awards her world later this month

Chicago Sun-Times

WNBA Finals rematch has few similarities, except for Sky victory

The most significant difference from last year’s Finals was the absence of Mercury center Brittney Griner, whose detention in Russia reached 103 days Tuesday.

Al Jazeera

Latest Ukraine updates: Russia controls ‘most’ of Severodonetsk

Latest Ukraine news from May 31: Luhansk governor says Russian forces are set to take over the eastern Ukrainian city.

Tribune News Service

WNBA players amp up calls for Brittney Griner’s release

WNBA players and union leadership increased their calls for Brittney Griner’s release from a Russian prison on Saturday, which marked Griner’s 100th day behind bars.

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Brittney Griner’s Detention in Russia Hits 100-Day Mark

Figures from around the WNBA and beyond spoke out about the All-Star’s ongoing detention in Russia on Saturday.

The Independent UK

UAE dismantles plane of gunrunner Russia wants for Americans

A Soviet-era cargo plane linked to an arms smuggler known as the “Merchant of Death” is being dismantled in a sheikhdom in the United Arab Emirates

Benzinga

Brittney Griner's Wife Breaks Her Silence, Calls On Biden To Act In Interview With 'Good Morning America'

Brittney Griner’s wife Cherelle told Good Morning America’s co-anchor Robin Roberts that support from the WNBA has brought her "comfort" but now she'd like President Joe Biden to do whatever is necessary to secure Griner's release from detention in Russia.

Chicago Sun-Times

Cherelle Griner wants U.S. to do more to secure release of wife Brittney Griner

The Phoenix Mercury center has been detained since Feb. 17 after vape cartridges containing oil derived from cannabis were allegedly found in her luggage at an airport near Moscow.

Sports Illustrated

Brittney Griner’s Wife Calls for Further Efforts to Bring WNBA Star Home

Appearing on “Good Morning America” Wednesday, Cherelle Griner reflected on her wife’s detainment in Russia.

The Independent UK

Brittney Griner’s wife pleads with Biden to secure WNBA star’s release

‘Every single day matters’, warns Cherelle Griner

The Independent UK

Brittney Griner's wife tells ABC she wants WNBA star home

Brittney Griner’s wife Cherelle wants President Joe Biden to secure her partner’s release, doing whatever is necessary to get the WNBA star home from Russia where she has been detained for more than three months

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