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The Latest Breaking News from WNBA

Breanna Stewart’s ‘Quiet Fire’ Inspires Debut of the Stewie 1

The Stewie 1 from Puma is the first signature shoe of a WNBA player in more than a decade.

Sports Illustrated

Candace Parker’s Revenge Tour: The Chicago Sky All-Star keeps proving doubters wrong — one milestone at a time

Candace Parker is one of the most recognizable faces in women’s basketball.

Chicago Tribune

‘A free ticket to travel’: the Americans forging basketball careers in Europe

How do American players forging careers abroad adapt to life in the European leagues, both on and off the court? The Guardian spoke to several who have played across the continent

The Guardian - UK

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Brittney Griner trial - live: Wife describes ‘gut-wrenching time’ in rally with Al Sharpton

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The Independent UK

Brittney Griner ‘decided to take full responsibility’ with guilty plea, Russian legal team says

Her legal team hopes plea will help her avoid severe sentence

The Independent UK

WNBA star Griner pleads guilty to drug possession in Russian courtroom

American basketball star Brittney Griner pleaded guilty Thursday to drug possession charges on the second day of her trial in a Russian court in a case that could see her sentenced to up to 10 years in prison.

France 24

Simone Biles becomes youngest living person to receive Presidential Medal of Freedom

‘Today, she adds to her medal count of 32 – I don’t know if you’re going to find room,’ President Biden said as he honoured the Olympian

The Independent UK

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Everything we know about the Russian prison where Brittney Griner is being held

Ms Griner has is being held in Correctional Colony No. 1 outside Moscow

The Independent UK

US basketball star Griner pleads guilty in Russian drug trial

WNBA player Brittney Griner says she was in a rush to pack and accidentally put cannabis oil in her luggage.

Al Jazeera

U.S. Secretary of State Reacts to Brittney Griner’s Guilty Plea

Antony Blinken: “We will not relent until Brittney, Paul Whelan, and all other wrongfully detained Americans are reunited with their loved ones.”

Sports Illustrated

Brittney Griner pleads guilty to drugs charges and faces up to 10 years in Russian prison

‘I’d like to plead guilty, your honour. But there was no intent. I didn’t want to break the law,’ said the WNBA star in court

The Independent UK

Brittney Griner pleads guilty to drug charges in Russian court

WNBA star Brittney Griner pleaded guilty Thursday to controversial drug charges in Russia after she was allegedly caught with cannabis oil in her luggage at a Moscow airport.

Tribune News Service

Brittney Griner trial - live: WNBA star pleads guilty to Russia drug smuggling as Kim Kardashian backs case

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The Independent UK

Brittney Griner could face 10 years in prison after pleading guilty to drugs charges

‘I’d like to plead guilty, your honour. But there was no intent. I didn’t want to break the law’

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Brittney Griner pleads guilty to drug charges

The WNBA star admitted to bringing cannabis into Russia but said she had packed in a hurry and did not intend to break the law. If convicted, she could face up to 10 years in prison.

The Independent UK

‘Astonished’: US prisoner’s family hit out at Biden for calling Brittney Griner’s wife

Sister of former US marine called for ‘functioning process’

Los Angeles Times

Editorial: Free Brittney Griner

In a society where men and women athletes were valued equally, female basketball players would not need to travel overseas in the offseason to earn extra money. Professional players, whether men or women, would earn good salaries here at home.

The Independent UK

Mercury hold public rally in support of Brittney Griner

They shared laughs, smiles, memories

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Tribune News Service

Sue Bird and Diana Taurasi to be featured on NBA 2K23 WNBA Edition cover

SEATTLE — For two decades, Sue Bird and Diana Taurasi have been intrinsically linked since winning the 2002 NCAA women's basketball national championship at the University of Connecticut.

Tribune News Service

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Family of Paul Whelan 'astonished' after Biden calls Brittney Griner's wife: 'What are we to think?'

WASHINGTON — The family of Michigan's Paul Whelan was "astonished" Wednesday after President Joe Biden called the wife of WNBA star Brittney Griner but did not also call the Whelans.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Home-court advantage for the 2022 WNBA Commissioner’s Cup is still up for grabs

Who will wind up with the much-desired home game?

Chicago Sun-Times

NBA 2K23 cover features Sue Bird and Diana Taurasi

The Sky’s Candace Parker was on the cover of last year’s edition of the video game series.

The Independent UK

Why is WNBA star Brittney Griner detained in Russia?

Ms Griner has been detained in Russia for five months and counting

France 24

Freeing WNBA's Griner from detention in Russia a 'priority', White House says

US President Joe Biden has read a letter from Brittney Griner, the women's basketball star who has been detained in Russia since February, and freeing her is a "priority," the White House said Tuesday.

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