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The Latest Breaking News from Brittney Griner

Brittney Griner: Russia extends arrest of US basketballer for months

Two-time gold medalist, currently reading Russian novelist FM Dostoevsky and a biography of the Rolling Stones, will be in pre-trial detainment until at least 19 May

The Independent UK

Hillary Clinton tweets ‘Free Brittney’ for Brittney Griner

It’s unlikely the “Free Brittney” campaign being pushed by Hillary Clinton will go viral in Russia, but a former presidential candidate can dream.

Tribune News Service

Former U.S. Ambassador Says Brittney Griner’s Arrest Sounds Like Hostage Situation

Griner was arrested in mid-February at a Moscow airport.

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Journalist calls WNBA star Brittney Griner’s arrest ‘the most audacious hostage taking by a state imaginable’

The American was arrested at an airport near Moscow nearly a month ago and faces up to 10 years in prison there

The Independent UK

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

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

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

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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

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

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

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

She has been detained since Feb. 17.

Sports Illustrated

US basketball star still detained in Russia following February arrest

Brittney Griner - a WNBA champion, seven-time All-Star and two-time Olympic champion - is still in Russian custody following her arrest last month

Daily Mirror

Report: U.S. Rep. Colin Allred Working to Get Brittney Griner Released From Russia

Texas Rep. Colin Allred said he’s working with the State Department to arrange for Griner’s return to the U.S.

Sports Illustrated

‘Imagine if it were LeBron’: Anger grows over lack of attention for Brittney Griner as she remains detained in Russia

‘If a Top-5 men’s player in the world had been detained in Russia right now - for any reason - it would be getting more urgent coverage’

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The Guardian - US

Brittney Griner’s Russian ordeal is a byproduct of WNBA’s shoestring funding

Top female players are forced to chase good-paying gigs abroad while their well-paid male counterparts can enjoy home comforts

Tribune News Service

Biden touts veterans care in Fort Worth, defends ban on Russian oil, calls parents of jailed Marine

FORT WORTH, Texas — President Joe Biden ordered a ban on oil and gas imports from Russia on Tuesday to step up pressure over the Ukraine war, before heading to Fort Worth to meet with veterans and promote health care for those exposed to toxic fumes during overseas deployments.

Tribune News Service

Biden visits Fort Worth to promote veterans but avoids parents of ex-Marine jailed in Russia

FORT WORTH, Texas — President Joe Biden arrived in Fort Worth on Tuesday afternoon to promote health care for veterans exposed to toxic fumes. But he will snub the parents of one local veteran – former Marine Trevor Reed, who’s languishing in a Russian prison on charges that U.S. officials…

Tribune News Service

Russian state media releases photo and video of WNBA star Brittney Griner in custody

Russian state media has released the first image of WNBA star Brittney Griner following her arrest for allegedly having cannabis oil cartridges in her luggage while checking into a flight out of the country last month.

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The Independent UK

White House declines to comment on American basketball star Brittney Griner imprisoned in Russia

Griner is one of several Americans imprisoned in Russia amid invasion of Ukraine

Sports Illustrated

Russian State TV Releases Booking Photo of Brittney Griner in Police Station

The WNBA is standing against a white wall, wearing a black t-shirt and black pants in the photo.

The Independent UK

Russia shares photo of WNBA star Brittney Griner in custody

Ms Griner plays for both the WNBA and a team in Russia

Benzinga

Russia Releases Chilling Photo Of WNBA Player Brittney Griner: Questions To Ponder On Women's Day

A chilling booking photo of WNBA All-Star Brittney Griner holding up a piece of paper with her name on it was released by Russian authorities.

Tribune News Service

Editorial: WNBA star Brittney Griner is the latest pawn on Putin’s chess board

In recent days, Russian President Vladimir Putin threatened to imprison journalists who dare to report truthfully about Russia’s merciless invasion of Ukraine. His police also have arrested scores of anti-invasion protesters across Russia. Nor is it a secret that for years Putin has imprisoned hundreds of political dissidents with remarkable…

The Independent UK

Russia shares new video of Brittney Griner bag search as experts warn she could be used as pawn for Putin

Video shows Griner going through security check at airport near Moscow before she was detained

Benzinga

Sec Of State Blinken And Other Pols Pessimistic About Getting WNBA's Brittney Griner Out Of Russian Detention

Following the unexpected detention of WNBA All-Star and two-time Olympic champ Brittney Griner in Russia for allegedly possessing a vape containing cannabis oil in her bags at the Sheremetyevo Airport, U.S.

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