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‘She brings light’: Brittney Griner’s triumphant return to the WNBA

Many feared the Mercury star would struggle on court after her time in Russian prison. But she has already been named in the league’s All-Star team

The Guardian - US

Brittney Griner Criticizes WNBA’s ‘Rock Bottom’ Travel Situation

The Mercury star spoke out on the issue following an incident earlier this month when she was harassed before boarding a commercial flight in Dallas.

Sports Illustrated

Breanna Stewart, A’ja Wilson, Brittney Griner Among 2023 WNBA All-Star Game Starters

Brittney Griner has been named to her ninth All-Star Game.

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Sky’s annual Pride game Thursday was a moment to celebrate and reflect on WNBA’s evolution

In 2014, the WNBA became the first U.S. pro sports league to acknowledge Pride as an initiative each June.

Chicago Sun-Times

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The Independent UK

Brittney Griner Allowed to Fly Charter for Rest of WNBA Season, per Report

The Mercury star will reportedly have new changes in her security and travel for the rest of the season.

Sports Illustrated

Brittney Griner misses Mercury's game at Mystics with hip injury

Brittney Griner missed the Phoenix Mercury's game at the Washington Mystics because of a hip injury

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Fever rookie Aliyah Boston making WNBA history

In the early returns for WNBA All-Star voting, Boston’s 23,594 votes were fourth-most behind A’ja Wilson, Breanna Stewart and Brittney Griner.

Chicago Sun-Times

U.S. citizen and musician Michael Travis Leake has been detained in Russia

A Moscow court said Leake was detained on suspicion of organizing a drug trafficking business. If convicted, he could face as much as 20 years in prison under Russia's strict drug laws.

WEKU

Rock star and ex-US paratrooper Travis Leake detained in Moscow for 'drug trafficking'

Michael Travis Leake has been detained by Russian authorities on suspicion of selling mephedrone and faces charges which carry a sentence of up to 20 years in prison - there is suspicion Russia is arresting Americans under any pretext amid the Ukraine war

Daily Mirror

Shocking video shows right-wing YouTuber harassing Brittney Griner at airport

‘The safety of Brittney Griner and all WNBA players is our top priority,’ WNBA said in a statement

The Independent UK

Brittney Griner is confronted by a right-wing media 'provocateur' at airport

A right-wing YouTube personality filmed his encounter with the WNBA star and her Phoenix Mercury teammates at the Dallas airport on Saturday. The Mercury team said it was reviewing the incident.

WEKU

WNBPA calls for charter travel after Brittney Griner, Mercury harassed in Dallas airport

“We cannot help but wonder if the league and teams preclude more reasonable and flexible rules regarding charter travel in 2023 in order to seek leverage on this issue at the bargaining table,” the WNBPA’s statement read in part.

Chicago Sun-Times

WNBA, WNBPA Release Statements on Brittney Griner’s Safety After Incident at Dallas Airport

The league and the players association weighed in on the “inappropriate and unfortunate” incident on Saturday.

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The Independent UK

Brittney Griner, Mercury teammates confronted at airport by 'provocateur,' WNBA says

The WNBA says Brittney Griner and her Phoenix Mercury teammates were confronted by a “provocateur” at the Dallas airport on Saturday

Daily Mirror

Inside the new WNBA season with Brittney Griner return and Candace Parker admission

The WNBA has tipped off its 27th season with the 2023 campaign underway - and the league's future has never looked brighter with stars and marketable cities aplenty

Sports Illustrated

Baylor Coach Shares Special Brittney Griner Plans for New Arena Opening Next Year

Collen is aiming for the retirement of Griner’s jersey at Baylor.

USA Today Sports Media Group

4 takeaways from the WNBA’s opening week: Zia Cooke, Breanna Stewart shine

Can Zia Cooke challenge her former South Carolina teammate for Rookie of the Year?

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Prime Video Shares WNBA Hoops Schedule

20 games, starting May 25 with Brittney Griner’s Phoenix Mercury

Tribune News Service

Paul Whelan from Russia: 'I have been told that I won't be left behind'

DETROIT — Michigan's Paul Whelan said that he has more confidence in U.S. efforts to bring him home from Russia than he did a few months ago in December, though he wishes the process would move faster.

Chicago Sun-Times

James Wade on bond with Brittney Griner: ‘It’s bigger than basketball’

“It was an emotional moment,” Wade said of his first time seeing Griner in nearly two years.

Chicago Sun-Times

Sky improve to 2-0 with win over Mercury in Brittney Griner’s return to Phoenix

Griner finished with 27 points, 10 rebounds and four blocks in her first game back on her homecourt.

Chicago Tribune

Brittney Griner delivers an emphatic message — ‘I’m back’ — despite a loss to the Chicago Sky in her return to Phoenix

PHOENIX — Before Brittney Griner’s first 3-pointer in nearly two years splashed through the net at the Footprint Center, the crowd had already launched to its feet.

Sports Illustrated

Mercury Fans Gave Brittney Griner a Warm Welcome in Her Return to Home Court

The seven-time All-Star gave fans plenty to cheer about in her 2023 home debut.

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