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Brittney Griner says she went to Russia to make $1 million a year—and spent 10 months in detention

Brittney Griner made over $1 million per season while playing in Russia—more than quadruple her salary in the WNBA.

Fortune

Toronto Raptors considering making NBA history as search for new head coach begins

Toronto Raptors won the NBA title under Nick Nurse in 2019 but are now on the hunt for a new head coach after parting ways with the 55-year-old earlier this month.

Daily Mirror

Gray Signs Exclusive Deal to Broadcast Phoenix Suns, Mercury Games Next Season [Updated]

NBA, WNBA teams were formerly on the Diamond Sports RSN, which filed for bankruptcy in March

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Brittney Griner says she's 'never going overseas' again after her detention

During her first press conference since being detained in Russia, the Phoenix Mercury star told reporters the only thing that'd take her off U.S. soil is an invitation to compete in the Olympics.

WEKU

Raptors Reportedly Granted Permission to Interview WNBA Champion for Coaching Opening

She would be the first female full-time head coach in NBA history.

Sports Illustrated

Brittney Griner gets emotional while discussing detainment in Russia

Photos of her family half a world away kept Griner afloat. “Just being able to see their faces, that did it for me,” Griner said Thursday in her first news conference since being released.

Chicago Sun-Times

Brittney Griner Seems Ready to Fight

In an emotional first press conference this preseason, the superstar spoke of getting back into WNBA shape for the Mercury and continuing to advocate for Americans detained abroad.

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The 6 best moments from Brittany Griner’s first press conference since returning from detainment in Russia

Griner had an amazing quote about being resilient here that you need to see

USA Today Sports Media Group

Brittney Griner says she would only play overseas again to represent Team USA

Griner is a two-time Olympic gold medalist.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Watch live: Brittney Griner holds first news conference since Russia prison release

Watch live as Brittney Griner holds her first news conference since being released from prison in Russia.

The Independent UK

Diana Taurasi Gives Revealing Look Into Brittney Griner’s Return to Court After Detainment

The Mercury star described what she’s seeing from Griner on the court ahead of the 2023 season.

Sports Illustrated

Foxx foregoes third term, potential finalists emerge in search for CPD’s interim leader and more in your Chicago news roundup

Today’s update is about an eight-minute read that will brief you on the day’s biggest stories.

Chicago Sun-Times

The Aces’ Scandal Should Be Treated Like Any Other in Sports

Las Vegas, one of the WNBA’s superteams, has come under fire this offseason. Let’s call it like it is.

Sports Illustrated

A Superteam Perfect on Paper. But Will It Work?

Breanna Stewart, Jonquel Jones and Courtney Vandersloot made a plan to play together and pulled it off. The only remaining question: Can they torch the rest of the league?

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Chicago fashion designer Robin Harris setting standard in partnerships with women athletes

Harris has built a client list that includes not only Candace Parker and Nneka Ogwumike but a long list of coaches and agents in women’s sports. Her designs have been worn on red carpets, including those of the ESPYs and the Oscars.

Multichannel News

Early Innings: Scripps Not Done Making Sports Deals

’There’s room for more,‘ CEO Adam Symson says

Chicago Sun-Times

WNBA adds Friday night broadcasts to ION channel

The league and channel owner Scripps agreed to a multiyear deal.

TV Tech

Scripps Inks WNBA Deal

The multiyear agreement will put Friday night games on ION

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Broadcasters, Leagues Form Coalition for Responsible Sports Betting Advertising

Members of the Coalition to include the NFL, MLB, MLS, NASCAR, NBA, WNBA, NHL, NBCUniversal, and Fox

Broadcasting & Cable

Scripps Jumps Into Sports, With WNBA Games Appearing on Ion

‘WNBA Friday Night Spotlight on Ion’ to launch May 26

Chicago Sun-Times

Sky rookies share draft experience with their mothers

With roster in flux, draftees Kseniya Malashka and Kayana Traylor have opportunity to contribute quickly.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Boston’s Al Horford to serve as co-chair for the Jr. NBA Court of Leaders program

"When the Jr. NBA brought it up to me, I just thought that it was something that I would be able to put an imprint and impact them in a positive way," said Horford.

The Times of India

Kerala's Ann Mary is 5th Indian to get NCAA call, a step away from WNBA

NAGPUR: Ann Mary Zachariah averaged 15.4 points per game in her first collegiate season at the junior level in the US and took a giant leap towards realizing her dream of playing in the world's best basketball league for women - the WNBA.

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Goodbye and good riddance, Dan Snyder. Washington D.C. won’t miss you

It's a parade inside my city, yeah!

The Independent UK

Brittney Griner makes appearance at Rev. Al Sharpton event

WNBA All-Star Brittney Griner made a surprise appearance Friday at a women’s empowerment luncheon held during the Rev. Al Sharpton’s National Action Network in New York City

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