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The Boston Celtics want WNBA star Brittney Griner free from Russian detention

The Celtics might be in the middle of trying to win an NBA title but are not about to turn a blind eye to Griner's ongoing detention.

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Celtics add their voices to those asking for Griner's return

Brittney Griner hasn’t been forgotten at the NBA Finals

The Independent UK

W Bets: Mystics, Sun, Sky among Thursday’s best wagers on an action-packed night

Looking at the best bets for Friday's four WNBA games.

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‘We’re not safe’: Examining the impact of WNBA travel issues in a condensed 2022 season

HARTFORD, Conn. — Natasha Cloud felt like she was playing the best basketball of her career to start the 2022 WNBA season. Then, after a road game against the Minnesota Lynx on May 8, the Washington Mystics star tested positive for COVID-19.

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Russia allowing Brittney Griner to communicate with WNBA teammates via email

Imprisoned basketball star has been detained by Russian authorities on drug charges for more than 100 days

The Independent UK

Larry Stone: ‘It could have been any of us’: Breanna Stewart, Jewell Loyd show support for Brittney Griner

SEATTLE — Every day for weeks, the tweet from Storm forward Breanna Stewart is the same, with only the reference to the number of days in confinement changed. And ever-growing.

Tribune News Service

Adam Silver Discusses NBA’s Role in Securing Griner’s Release

The NBA commissioner said that the league is “working in lockstep with the U.S. government and outside experts.”

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Brittney Griner's Russian Prison Pen Pals: WNBA Superstar Is Receiving & Answering Emails, Here's How It's Done

While Brittney Griner is still being held in a Russian prison cell, the Associated Press reported that she has apparently been receiving hundreds of emails from WNBA players and friends. The missives are arriving to an email account her agent set up to be able to communicate with her. Naturally, the process is not…

Benzinga

WNBA May Add Two Expansion Teams Before 2024, per Report

The WNBA has not expanded since adding the Atlanta Dream in 2008.

Sports Illustrated

Brittney Griner allowed to communicate with fellow WNBA players

“We just don’t want her to think she’s forgotten,” Liberty center Stefanie Dolson said.

Chicago Sun-Times

SI:AM | Why I’m Excited for the NBA Finals

The playoffs as a whole have been underwhelming, but this is shaping up to be a great series.

Sports Illustrated

Brittney Griner receiving, answering WNBA players' emails

Brittney Griner has been able to receive emails and letters from WNBA players to an account Griner’s agent set up to allow them to communicate with her

The Independent UK

Kelsey Plum barked at Tom Brady while he sat courtside for the Las Vegas Aces

Kelsey Plum barked at the GOAT!

USA Today Sports Media Group

The Aces Look Damn Near Unstoppable Under Becky Hammon

At 9–1, the first-year coach has set the record for the best 10-game start to a WNBA coaching career. And she’s just getting started in Las Vegas.

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The Philadelphia Inquirer

Candice Dupree ventures into a coaching career through the NBA’s assistant program

CHICAGO — Jamila Wideman watched as a prospect at the NBA draft combine moved away from the ongoing drills to shoot free throws at an unoccupied basket.

Chicago Sun-Times

WNBA Finals rematch has few similarities, except for Sky victory

The most significant difference from last year’s Finals was the absence of Mercury center Brittney Griner, whose detention in Russia reached 103 days Tuesday.

Sports Illustrated

Taurasi Ejected After Arguing No-Call During Mercury vs. Sky

The 10-time All-Star was very upset about the call in Tuesday's game.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Connecticut Sun vs. Las Vegas Aces, live stream, TV channel, time, how to watch WNBA

The Connecticut Sun will meet the Las Vegas Aces in WNBA action on Tuesday night from the Michelob ULTRA Arena.

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Newcastle Herald

Falcons young gun sets sights on US and eventually the Opals

"Representing my country and trying to crack the WNBA is the ultimate goal."

Newcastle Herald

Maley stars on debut as Opals lose thriller to Japan in Newcastle

"It was everything and more I expected. It was a dream moment for me."

Chicago Sun-Times

Once pegged Sky’s franchise player, Diamond DeShields returns to town with Mercury

Through eight games, DeShields is the Mercury’s second-leading scorer behind Skylar Diggins-Smith, averaging 16.4 points while playing 30 minutes a game.

Sports Illustrated

Liz Cambage Denies Directing Racial Slur at Nigerian Players

The Sparks center was involved in an incident during a closed-door scrimmage with Nigeria last July.

USA Today Sports Media Group

WNBA Power Rankings ahead of Week 4: Storm incoming, Liberty sinking

A quick glance at where each WNBA team ranks ahead of Week 4.

Sports Illustrated

Report: WNBA Star Cambage Directed Racial Slur at Nigerian Players

The Australian center was involved in an incident during a scrimmage with Nigeria prior to her withdrawal from the Tokyo Olympics.

AFP

WNBA players step up calls for Griner's release

Los Angeles (AFP) - WNBA players and their union leaders stepped up their calls for Brittney Griner's release from prison in Russia on Saturday, the 100th day of the US basketball star's detention.

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