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The Latest Breaking News from Brittney Griner

State Department: Griner’s Release Is ‘Top Priority,’

Russian state media recently reported the WNBA star’s detention will last through at least May 19.

Sports Illustrated

Trevor Reed and Konstantin Yaroshenko: Who’s who in high-stakes US-Russia prisoner swap

Both the US and Russia claimed their nationals were being unjustly imprisoned

The Independent UK

Sky’s Courtney Vandersloot plans to continue her overseas career despite WNBA’s looming prioritization rule

The prioritization rule was added in the league’s new CBA in 2020 and will go into partial effect next season and full effect in 2024.

Chicago Sun-Times

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Mystery remains around Brittney Griner’s case in Russia

As extraordinary as her circumstances are, the details surrounding Griner’s case remain mostly unknown as a crucial court date approaches next month. Russian prosecutors have offered little clarity and the U.S. government has made only measured statements.

Chicago Sun-Times

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The Independent UK

2 months after Griner's arrest, mystery surrounds her case

WNBA All-Star and two-time Olympic gold medalist Brittney Griner is easily the most prominent American citizen known to be jailed by a foreign government

The Independent UK

Griner's ordeal in Russia weighs on minds of teammates

The Phoenix Mercury are preparing for their WNBA season without teammate Brittney Griner

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WNBA commissioner describes Brittney Griner situation as ‘unimaginable’ as league works to secure her release

The 31-year-old WNBA star was detained by Russian authorities on 17 February

The Independent UK

WNBPA President Nneka Ogwumike Discusses Brittney Griner’s Detainment in Russia

WNBA Players Association president Nneka Ogwumike continued to shine a light on Griner’s situation on Tuesday.

Sports Illustrated

Northwestern’s Veronica Burton goes in first round of WNBA draft

Moments before Rhyne Howard went to Atlanta with the No. 1 pick, Commissioner Cathy Engelbert said the league is working very hard to help bring Brittney Griner back to the United States.

Chicago Sun-Times

The Winners and Losers of the 2022 WNBA Draft

Winner: Mid-majors and HBCUs. Loser: the mock drafts.

Sports Illustrated

WNBA Commissioner Says League Is Working to Return Brittney Griner Home

She has been detained in Russia since February.

Sports Illustrated

Team Needs, Prospect Fits Ahead of 2022 WNBA Draft

Before Monday’s draft, here’s a breakdown of what each team might be looking for in the next wave of WNBA players.

Sports Illustrated

Brittney Griner’s teammates break silence amid Russia detention

USA Basketball players express support for Griner after weeks in detention, say, ‘It could have been any of us’.

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The Independent UK

Imprisoned Griner gets support from USA Basketball teammates

A’ja Wilson wishes that she and her USA Basketball teammates could do more to help Brittney Griner right now

The Independent UK

Brittney Griner: Everything we know about the basketball star’s detention in Russia

Phoenix Mercury centre in custody after being picked up by customs officials at Sheremetyevo Airport in February and accused of smuggling cannabis oil cartridges

The Guardian - UK

White House says the US has evidence that the war against Ukraine has been ‘a strategic disaster’ – as it happened

Germany, France and the UK reject Russia’s demand to pay for gas in roubles; Kremlin announces further sanctions for EU leaders

Chicago Sun-Times

Brittney Griner’s USA Basketball teammates end silence

Most WNBA players have been hesitant to talk about Griner’s detention on apparent drug charges in Russia, hoping to avoid potentially hurting her case.

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Asharq Al-Awsat

US Advises that Moscow May 'Detain' Americans in Russia

The US State Department issued a travel advisory on Tuesday warning that Moscow "may single out and detain US citizens in Russia" and repeating earlier warnings for Americans not to travel to the country. The warning was "due to the unprovoked and unjustified invasion of Ukraine by Russian military forces"…

The Independent UK

Oscar winner calls for Brittney Griner’s release in acceptance speech

‘President Biden, bring Brittney Griner home,’ filmmaker Ben Proudfoot told the Academy

The Independent UK

Brittney Griner: Everything we know about the basketball star’s detention in Russia

Phoenix Mercury centre in custody after being picked up by customs officials at Sheremetyevo Airport in February and accused of smuggling cannabis oil cartridges

Asharq Al-Awsat

Shaq, Curry Win Oscars for ‘Queen of Basketball’ Documentary

The story of Lusia Harris only gets better: It’s now won an Oscar. And just like his longtime Los Angeles Lakers teammate Kobe Bryant did four years ago in another category, Shaquille O'Neal can say he's an Oscar winner, as well. “The Queen of Basketball” — with a pair of…

Sports Illustrated

‘Queen of Basketball’ Director Implores President Biden to ‘Bring Brittney Griner Home’ During Oscars Acceptance Speech

Ben Proudfoot, director of “Queen of Basketball,” ended his acceptance speech by supporting the detained WNBA star.

Chicago Sun-Times

Shaquille O’Neal, Stephen Curry win Oscars for ‘Queen of Basketball’ film on Lusia Harris

The Lakers greats were executive producers of the movie, winner of the Academy Award for short subject documentary.

The Independent UK

Shaq, Curry win Oscars for 'Queen of Basketball' documentary

The story of Lusia Harris only gets better: It’s now won an Oscar

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