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After initial silence, the Biden administration is making moves to free WNBA star Brittney Griner from Russian detention

A week before Russia invaded Ukraine on Feb. 24, 2022, Russian authorities arrested American basketball star Brittney Griner at the Moscow airport. She was charged with drug smuggling after Russian officials allegedly found vape cartridges containing oil derived from cannabis in her luggage.

The Conversation

US basketball star Brittney Griner's detention in Russia extended by one month

Two-time Olympic gold medallist Brittney Griner will spend at least one more month being detained in Russia following her arrest at a Moscow airport in February

Daily Mirror

WNBA star Brittney Griner’s detention in Russia extended by month

Lawyer for the Phoenix Mercury center expects cannabis case will be tried soon as the extension is relatively short

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Critics blame WNBA for Brittney Griner's absence, since she went to Russia for money

A new WNBA season begins Friday without one of its biggest stars. Phoenix Mercury center Brittney Griner is still in custody in Russia following a drug smuggling allegation.

WEKU

Mercury set to open season with Griner detained in Russia

Missing star center Brittney Griner, the Phoenix Mercury open the season at home against the Las Vegas Aces

The Independent UK

See a first look at the WNBA’s on-court logo honoring Brittney Griner

What a powerful gesture.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Brittney Griner told me her fear of being alone and forgotten. Don’t let it come true

Given the US state department’s reclassification of the basketball star as ‘wrongfully detained’ – the moment to speak out is now

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The U.S. now says Russia is wrongfully detaining WNBA star Brittney Griner

Griner was arrested after authorities reportedly found vape cartridges with hashish oil in her luggage. The shift in language indicates the U.S. will work more aggressively to secure her release.

WEKU

AP source: WNBA to honor Griner with decal on teams' floors

The WNBA will honor Phoenix Mercury center Brittney Griner with a floor decal a person familiar with the decision told The Associated Press

The Independent UK

Sky are going for back-to-back titles in WNBA’s 26th season

The Sky are trying to become the third team in WNBA history to win back-to-back titles, and the first since the Sparks in 2001-2002. To accomplish that, they will have to go through a league that will see even more parity in 2022.

Chicago Sun-Times

Brittney Griner’s wife breaks silence on her Russia detention

Phoenix Mercury player was detained by Moscow officials in February

The Independent UK

Griner's ordeal in Russia weighs on minds of teammates

The Phoenix Mercury are preparing for their WNBA season without teammate Brittney Griner

The Independent UK

WNBA commissioner describes Brittney Griner situation as ‘unimaginable’ as league works to secure her release

The 31-year-old WNBA star was detained by Russian authorities on 17 February

The Independent UK

Brittney Griner: Everything we know about the basketball star’s detention in Russia

Phoenix Mercury centre in custody after being picked up by customs officials at Sheremetyevo Airport in February and accused of smuggling cannabis oil cartridges

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The Independent UK

Brittney Griner: Everything we know about the basketball star’s detention in Russia

Phoenix Mercury centre in custody after being picked up by customs officials at Sheremetyevo Airport in February and accused of smuggling cannabis oil cartridges

Al Jazeera

WNBA star Griner in ‘good condition’ in Russian detention: US

State Department says a US diplomat was able to visit Brittney Griner, who has been detained in Russia since last month.

The Independent UK

Brittney Griner’s wife pleads for her release from Russia: ‘One of the weakest moments of my life’

Griner is a member of the WNBA team the Phoenix Mercury and an Olympic gold medalist

Tribune News Service

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.

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Los Angeles Times

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.

Reuters

U.S. WNBA All-Star Griner detained in Russia, customs service cites hash possession

U.S. basketball officials said on Saturday they were closely monitoring the situation surrounding seven-time WNBA All-Star player Brittney Griner after Russia said it had detained a U.S. player last month for possession of vape cartridges containing hash oil.

Sports Illustrated

WNBA, Team USA, Phoenix Mercury All Issue Statements After Brittney Griner’s Reported Arrest in Russia

The 31-year-old center has reportedly been detained in Russia since February.

Chicago Sun-Times

WNBA All-Star Brittney Griner detained in Russia on drug charges

Brittney Griner, who plays for the WNBA’s Phoenix Mercury, has played in Russia for the last seven years in the winter,

USA Today Sports Media Group

WNBA’s Phoenix Mercury hires high school coach to lead franchise

One of California's best girls high school basketball coaches is making the jump to the professional ranks.

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