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Brittney Griner expresses gratitude in first statement after release from Russian prison

One week after she arrived back in the United States following 10 months of imprisonment in Russia, WNBA star Brittney Griner expressed gratitude to all those who helped secure her release and provided their love and support during her ordeal.

Los Angeles Times

‘It feels so good to be home’ Brittney Griner speaks out for first time after dramatic prisoner swap

She plans on playing basketball again next season for the WNBA’s Phoenix Mercury

Evening Standard

2023 WNBA Championship futures are live and the Las Vegas Aces (unsurprisingly) have the shortest odds

Can the Aces repeat?

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Brittney Griner says she will return to playing basketball

In first remarks since returning to the US, WNBA star thanks all who pushed for her release from Russian prison.

Al Jazeera

Kelsey Plum hilariously clowned Charles Barkley for asking her about winning championships

Kelsey Plum just gets it.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Adam Silver Wants NBA’s First Female HC in Next Five Years

He said he would be “hugely disappointed” if the league didn’t hit the benchmark.

Sports Illustrated

Brittney Griner says she'll play basketball in Arizona again

Brittney Griner said she’s “grateful” to be back in the United States and plans on playing basketball again next season for the WNBA’s Phoenix Mercury

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Brittney Griner said she intends to play the upcoming WNBA season in emotional message to her supporters

Brittney Griner plans to make her return to the W next season.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Brittney Griner says she'll play in the upcoming WNBA season

In her first public statement since being freed from Russia, the two-time Olympic gold medalist says she'll play for her team, the Phoenix Mercury, when the season starts in May.

WEKU

Brittney Griner Issues First Statement Since Release

The WNBA star arrived back on U.S. soil late last week after a 10-month detention abroad.

Sports Illustrated

Brittney Griner makes first public comments since coming home from Russia

"I dug deep to keep my faith and it was the love from so many of you that helped keep me going," she said.

Axios

Brittney Griner confirms WNBA return in first post after release from Russian jail

Phoenix Mercury will welcome back recently released Brittney Griner for the 2023 season after the WNBA confirmed her intent to play, with the basketball star releasing her first public statement

Daily Mirror

Brittney Griner prisoner swap AP Sports Story of the Year

The return of Brittney Griner to the United States in a dramatic prisoner swap with Russia marked the culmination of a 10-month ordeal that captivated world attention, a saga that landed at the intersection of sports, politics, race and gender identity — and wartime diplomacy

The Independent UK

Vegas favored for 2023 WNBA All-Star Game

According to the recently released 40-game schedule, the 19th All-Star Game will be played July 15. Details are being finalized before the league makes an official announcement.

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Sports Illustrated

Brittney Griner’s Been Released. Here’s Where Women’s Basketball Needs to Go in 2023.

This year, the detainment and the release of the Mercury and U.S. superstar overshadowed the bright spots in the sport. What comes next?

Sports Illustrated

WNBA to Miss Year-End Deadline For Expansion Teams, per Report

The league had plans to add one or two new franchises by the end of 2024.

The Independent UK

Brittney Griner is ‘heartbroken’ Paul Whelan wasn’t included in prisoner swap and plans to contact his family

WNBA star ‘upbeat, thankful and hopeful’ after being freed in a prison swap for notorious arms dealer

Zenger

WNBA’s Griner Is Happy To Be Home After Prisoner Exchange

The American basketball star was traded for Russian arms dealer Viktor Bout — but some were critical of the swap.

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Miami Herald

Michelle Kaufman: Brittney Griner is home safe, but gender inequities in professional sports continue

The release of WNBA star Brittney Griner from a Russian prison last week after 10 months in custody ignited a firestorm of opinions about the prisoner swap. It also brought to light the inequities faced by professional female basketball players in the United States.

Tribune News Service

US, Russia to discuss imprisoned US ex-Marine Paul Whelan

WASHINGTON — U.S. and Russian officials will speak this week about detained American Paul Whelan, a former Marine whose release the Biden administration unsuccessfully sought along with WNBA star Brittney Griner.

USA Today Sports Media Group

The sons of LeBron James, Carmelo Anthony will play tonight 20 years after their fathers first did

The game is on national television thanks to ESPN2.

Daily Mirror

Brittney Griner returns to basketball court after prison release but "undecided" on WNBA

WNBA star Brittney Griner has picked up a basketball after being freed from a Russian prison, but is yet to confirm her future in the sport after a whirlwind 2022

Daily Mirror

Donald Trump says he rejected Russia deal to swap 'Merchant of death' arms dealer

Trump has criticised President Biden for freeing Viktor Bout in exchange for WNBA star Brittney Griner - insisting he should have taken former US marine Paul Whelan back instead

The Independent UK

Brittney Griner returns to the basketball court for first time in 10 months after Russian prisoner swap

Agent Lindsay Kagawa Colas says Ms Griner is yet to decide if she will return to the WNBA

The Conversation

Brittney Griner's case was difficult for US negotiators for one key reason: She was guilty

The release from Russian prison of WNBA star Britney Griner has been greeted with general delight in the United States.

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