The Latest Breaking News from Brittney Griner

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…

Tribune News Service · Mar 8, 2022

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

The Independent UK · Mar 8, 2022

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.

Benzinga · Mar 7, 2022

US basketballer held for ‘almost a month’ in Russia

One of the biggest names in women's basketball is facing up to 10 years in a Russian prison, as US authorities demand the release of Brittney Griner.

The New Daily · Mar 6, 2022

U.S. working to secure release of basketball star detained by Russia

Diplomats were working to ensure the release of seven-time WNBA All-Star player Brittney Griner after Russia said it had detained the player last month for possession of vape cartridges containing hash oil, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said on Sunday.

Reuters · Mar 6, 2022

EXPLAINER: Why WNBA players go overseas to play in offseason

Russia has been a popular destination for WNBA players like Brittney Griner over the past two decades because of the money they can make playing there in the winter

The Independent UK · Mar 6, 2022

Brittney Griner’s wife thanks supporters after WNBA star detained in Russia

The wife of WNBA star Brittney Griner is dealing with “one of the weakest moments of my life” as the Phoenix Mercury player remains detained in Russia after hashish oil was allegedly found in her luggage at a Moscow airport.

Tribune News Service · Mar 6, 2022

Fears grow Russia could use US basketball star Brittney Griner as ‘hostage’

A Texas congresswoman has called for Russia to release Brittney Griner as fears grow Vladimir Putin could use the basketball star as a pawn during the war in Ukraine

The Guardian - US · Mar 6, 2022

United States Secretary of State Discusses Brittney Griner’s Detention in Russia

Antony Blinken weighed in on the WNBA star’s situation in Russia.

Sports Illustrated · Mar 6, 2022

Brittney Griner's arrest in Russia: What you need to know

WNBA star Brittney Griner was arrested at a Moscow airport last month when vape cartridges were allegedly found in her luggage, according to a report from the Associated Press, leaving the 31-year-old Phoenix Mercury center in Russia while the country wages war in Ukraine.

Los Angeles Times · Mar 5, 2022