The Latest Breaking News from Brittney Griner

Brittney Griner’s detention extended until May 19 by Russian court

Griner was detained at a Moscow airport in February after Russian authorities said a search of her luggage revealed vape cartridges.

Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 17, 2022

Report: Russian court extends Griner's arrest until May 19

Russian state news agency Tass says a Moscow court announced it has extended the arrest of WNBA star Brittney Griner until May 19

The Independent UK · Mar 17, 2022

Report: Russian court extends Brittney Griner's detention until May

U.S. Rep. Colin Allred said Griner was arrested on Feb. 17.

Axios · Mar 17, 2022

Russia detained US basketball star Brittney Griner more than a month ago. Why have we heard so little about her?

It’s unclear if the arrest of the Olympic champion was politically motivated. But the case also speaks volumes about the treatment of female athletes in the US

The Guardian - UK · Mar 15, 2022

Texas lawmaker says Russia’s arrest of WNBA star Brittney Griner was ‘targeted and purposeful’

‘I’m obviously concerned and believe the actions of the [Russian] Federal Customs officers was unnecessary’

The Independent UK · Mar 14, 2022

Texas congresswoman believes Russian arrest of WNBA star Brittney Griner was ‘targeted and purposeful’

Two-time Olympic medalist has been in custody nearly one month as officials and family seek her release

The Independent UK · Mar 12, 2022

Greg Cote: Why is Brittney Griner lost in Russia? Start with low WNBA pay — and NBA failing to help.

MIAMI — American basketball star Brittney Griner, one of the most prominent players in the WNBA, finds herself detained in Russia on drug charges that may well have been concocted to make her the political pawn she has become.

Miami Herald · Mar 11, 2022

Commentary: Brittney Griner’s detention in Russia again exposes male-female gap in sports

Griner’s weeks-long detention by Russian authorities has again directed a troubling spotlight toward the glaring inequities that exist between the top male and female athletes in the United States.

Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 10, 2022

Psaki refuses to comment on claim Brittney Griner being used as Putin ‘bargaining chip’

Jen Psaki said it was ‘not constructive’ to discuss specifics in case

The Independent UK · Mar 10, 2022

Brittney Griner’s High School Coach Doesn’t Believe Charges Against Her

She has been detained since Feb. 17.

Sports Illustrated · Mar 10, 2022