The Latest Breaking News from Brittney Griner

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.

Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 28, 2022

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

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

The Independent UK · Mar 27, 2022

State Department: Update On WBNA Star Brittney Griner's Detention In Russia On Cannabis Charges

A U.S. official granted access to detained WNBA's Brittney Griner found her to be in "good condition," the State Department said Wednesday. 

Benzinga · Mar 23, 2022

U.S. embassy in Moscow says Brittney Griner is in "good condition"

"We will continue to work very closely with her legal team ... to see to it that she is treated fairly."

Axios · Mar 23, 2022

State Department says Brittney Griner ‘in good condition’

The U.S. Embassy in Russia was finally granted consular access to the detained WNBA star.

Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 23, 2022

Brittney Griner in ‘good condition’ in Russia as US granted access to basketball star

The 31-year-old WNBA player was detained at an airport near Moscow in February

The Independent UK · Mar 23, 2022

Madeleine Albright, first female US secretary of state, dies at 84 – as it happened

Albright served as the senior US diplomat in the administration of Bill Clinton from 1997 to 2001 – follow the latest

The Guardian - US · Mar 23, 2022

‘My team said it was no big deal’: US basketballers on life in Ukraine and Russia

Scores of American players make their livings in Russia and Ukraine. But the war forced them to make tough decisions about their futures

The Guardian - US · Mar 22, 2022

Former Lakers forward Stanislav Medvedenko staying in Ukraine

The legendary Ukrainian basketball player Stanislav Medvedenko stayed in Ukraine. At present, he is helping to defend the capital from crimes. "Of course, there was an opportunity to go abroad but I don't think you need to go anywhere. At this time, ...

USA Today Sports Media Group · Mar 21, 2022

U.S. ambassador demanded Moscow follow international law in meeting with Russian government

The U.S. State Department on Monday confirmed a meeting between U.S. Ambassador John Sullivan and the Russian government, during which Sullivan demanded that Moscow follow international law and allow consular access to all U.S. citizens detained in Russia.

Reuters · Mar 21, 2022