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U.S. basketball star Griner's 9-year drug sentence upheld in Russia

A Russian court on Tuesday dismissed U.S. WNBA basketball star Brittney Griner's appeal against a nine-year sentence for possessing and smuggling vape cartridges containing cannabis oil, paving the way for her to be sent to a penal colony, in a court case that Washington has called "sham."

Reuters

Brittney Griner appeal – live: WNBA star apologies to Russia court in last-ditch attempt to avoid penal colony

Griner ‘does not expect any miracles’ in appeal against nine-year sentence, her team says

The Independent UK

Report: U.S., Russia Have Discussed Brittney Griner ‘In Recent Days’

The WNBA star has been wrongfully detained for 249 days as of Monday.

Sports Illustrated

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What happened to WNBA star Brittney Griner and why is she detained in Russia?

The basketball star has been detained in Moscow for five months and counting

The Independent UK

Jim Souhan: Brunson takes stock of Timberwolves, Lynx

A conversation with Rebekkah Brunson contains multitudes.

Tribune News Service

WNBA superstar Sabrina Ionescu joined College GameDay at Oregon, stole the show and made some bold picks

Sabrina Ionescu was the perfect guest picker for College GameDay

USA Today Sports Media Group

Sky coaching staff wears many hats during WNBA offseason

Seven of the Sky’s 11 players currently are playing overseas, with most of them having to report within a two-week period after the WNBA season concluded. As for Wade’s coaching staff, well, they’re no different.

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WNBA Coach Curt Miller Is Just the Spark L.A. Needs

The veteran leader could be a stabilizing force for one of the league’s oldest franchises.

Sports Illustrated

Reports: Curt Miller to leave Connecticut Sun to join Los Angeles Sparks

The Connecticut Sun will be on the market for a new head coach and general manager this offseason.

Tribune News Service

Sparks to Hire Curt Miller Away From Sun, per Report

Los Angeles has reportedly found its next coach to lead the franchise.

Sports Illustrated

Los Angeles Sparks shake up WNBA with reported hire of Connecticut Sun coach Curt Miller

Miller led Connecticut to the WNBA Finals for the second time this past season.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Kyrie Irving sparks chants after telling Biden ‘to do his job’ and free Brittney Griner

The WNBA star celebrated her 32nd birthday this week while locked in a Russian detention center

The Independent UK

When is Brittney Griner’s appeal hearing and what does it mean for WNBA star?

The appeal hearing will be held on 25 October

The Independent UK

Brittney Griner gets support as she spends her 32nd birthday in Russian prison

“Thank you everyone for fighting so hard to get me home. All the support and love are definitely helping me,” Griner said in a statement.

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The Independent UK

When is Brittney Griner’s appeal hearing and what does it mean for WNBA star?

The appeal hearing will be held on 25 October

The Independent UK

OLD What happened to WNBA star Brittney Griner and why is she detained in Russia?

The basketball icon has been detained in Moscow for five months and counting

The Independent UK

Stephen Curry honors Brittney Griner during Warriors ring ceremony

Stephen Curry took the microphone in the middle of Golden State’s championship ring ceremony Tuesday night to make an impassioned plea in support of Brittney Griner as the WNBA star spent her 32nd birthday in a Russian prison

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NBA stars, including Steph Curry during Warriors ring ceremony, show support for Brittney Griner on her 32nd birthday

Good on Steph Curry, Ja Morant and Jaren Jackson, Jr.

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The Independent UK

Stephen Curry offers Warriors' support of Brittney Griner

Tribune News Service

Brittney Griner’s wife thanks Biden for efforts as WNBA star spends birthday in prison

The wife of WNBA star and Texas native Brittney Griner released a video thanking President Joe Biden for his administration’s ongoing efforts to secure Griner’s release, seven months after she was arrested in Russia on drug charges.

Sports Illustrated

Brittney Griner Releases Statement on 32nd Birthday

The WNBA star had been a prisoner in Russia since February.

Reuters

US basketball star Griner, facing Russian jail term, sends thanks for support

American WNBA basketball star Brittney Griner, whose appeal against a Russian jail term is due to be heard next week, sent her supporters a message of thanks on Tuesday, her 32nd birthday.

The Independent UK

Russia says Biden’s exaggerating chances of Brittney Griner release to help in the midterms

The comments come ahead of an appeal hearing for the WNBA star in Moscow

Chicago Sun-Times

Kahleah Copper’s offseason will look a little different this year after adding a gold medal to her trophy case

Copper opted not to play overseas this season, signing a Player Marketing Agreement with the WNBA instead.

Benzinga

Top 3 NBA Players Will Make $300 Million In 2022-2023 Season: How This Stacks Up To Other Sports

Three of the top National Basketball Association players are set for huge paydays in the 2022-2023 season. The paydays come from NBA salaries ranking ahead of other North American sports and also from large endorsement deals. Here are the details.

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