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Shadowy arms dealer Viktor Bout may be key to Russia's release of WNBA star Brittney Griner

WASHINGTON — Viktor Bout has long been the type of shadowy figure who inhabits spy novels, a convicted arms dealer who commanded a billion-dollar operation of aircraft fleets to supply weapons to notorious dictators, drug lords and armies fighting wars — and sometimes one another.

Los Angeles Times

‘You just feel like you’re a part of something’: How fan-powered communities are helping to grow the WNBA audience

CHICAGO — For many, fandom goes beyond a team or city. It’s an opportunity to build a community and find their people, often spilling into real life. And WNBA fans might be organizing exactly what the league needs to grow its audience.

Chicago Tribune

Sparks vow to 'just stick together' after Liz Cambage departure

LOS ANGELES — The Sparks started the season with the mantra "time to show." Center Liz Cambage, coming off an unceremonious split with the Australian national team before the Tokyo Olympics and moving to her fourth WNBA team, was credited with pitching the slogan to the marketing team and her…

Los Angeles Times

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Khristina Williams Is Making Space for Black Women Covering the WNBA

The Girls Talk Sports TV founder is establishing herself as a respected storyteller in the women's sports world, particularly with WNBA news and reporting.

Sports Illustrated

Sue Bird Becomes Minority Investor in NWSL’s Gotham FC

The WNBA legend has agreed to join the ownership group of her home state’s only professional women’s soccer team.

Sports Illustrated

Dom Amore: Sue Bird’s Connecticut farewell is another indication she’s leaving basketball in style

HARTFORD, Conn. — Sue Bird tried to make like it just another day, another game and another fond farewell as her season of fond farewells winds down.

Tribune News Service

W Bets: Are the Las Vegas Aces and Chicago Sky safe bets to cover the spread on Friday?

Friday's WNBA favorites will win, but should you trust them to cover the spread?

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Diana Taurasi just did something only Michael Jordan and Dirk Nowitzki have done with her latest 30-point explosion

Diana Taurasi is one of the best players to ever touch a basketball court — period.

USA Today Sports Media Group

WNBA playoff picture is coming into focus

If the season ended today, the Sky would play the Dallas Wings with a semifinal series against the Seattle Storm or Washington Mystics on deck.

Chicago Sun-Times

Report: Giants legend Eli Manning joins Gotham FC ownership group

New York Giants great Eli Manning is joining the WNBA's Sue Bird as part of the NJ/NY Gotham FC (NWSL) ownership group.

USA Today Sports Media Group

The families of Americans who are wrongfully detained are very much done being quiet

For years, families of those held abroad have been warned that speaking out could put their loved ones in greater danger. Today, many see going public as their best card to play.

WEKU

Taurasi Becomes First WNBA Player With 30-Point Game at Age 40

The 10-time All-Star is in league of her own.

Sports Illustrated

Connecticut Governor Declares Today ‘Sue Bird Day’ in State

The former UConn great made a memorable stop on her farewell tour.

Sports Illustrated

Los Angeles Sparks vs. Phoenix Mercury, live stream, TV channel, time, how to watch WNBA

The Los Angeles Sparks will meet the Phoenix Mercury in WNBA action on Thursday night at the Footprint Center.

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The Guardian - UK

Viktor Bout: the Lord of War at centre of Griner and Whelan prisoner swap

Moscow has never forgotten the arms dealer who reportedly keeps a photo of Vladimir Putin in his US cell

The Independent UK

Russia says ‘no agreements yet’ on deal to free Brittney Griner and Paul Whelan

Kremlin spokesperson Dimitry Peskov says ‘no agreements’ have been ‘finalised’

The Guardian - UK

Brittney Griner lawyers welcome prospect of Russia prisoner swap

Arms trafficker Viktor Bout reportedly in line for exchange with the WNBA star facing drug charges

The Independent UK

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

Basketball icon has been detained in Moscow for five months and counting

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Tribune News Service

Current generation of UConn players reflect on ‘GOAT’ status, impact of the legendary Sue Bird

HARTFORD, Conn. — Growing up in Croatia, Nika Mühl didn’t follow UConn women’s basketball, or really any American sports for that matter. She was more in tune with European hoops. But as soon as she committed to the Huskies in her junior season of high school, Mühl made a point…

France 24

US offers Russia prisoner swap for detained Americans Brittney Griner, Paul Whelan

The US has offered a deal to Russia aimed at bringing home WNBA star Brittney Griner and another jailed American, Paul Whelan, Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Wednesday.

The Guardian - US

The photo that captures the heartbreak and strength of Brittney Griner

The basketball star is detained in Russia, far from her teammates and loved ones. But there are signs she has held on to her fighting spirit

Chicago Sun-Times

Aces understand a WNBA title likely will go through the reigning champion Sky

Does Las Vegas have the depth to compete with James Wade’s team in a series?

Tribune News Service

US offers ‘substantial proposal’ with Russian arms dealer Viktor Bout for release of Americans Brittney Griner and Paul Whelan

The U.S. has presented Russia with a “substantial proposal” aimed at securing the release of Brittney Griner, the WNBA star detained in Russia on drug charges, and Paul Whelan, another American jailed in Russia, Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Wednesday.

Benzinga

US Offers A Deal To Russia For Release Of Brittney Griner, Imprisoned On Cannabis Charges

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said that Washington has offered a deal to Russia aimed at bringing home WNBA star Brittney Griner, reported Yahoo News.

The Texas Tribune

U.S. reportedly offering prisoner trade with Russia in exchange for Texan Brittney Griner

CNN reported Wednesday that the U.S. has offered a prisoner exchange in order to bring the WNBA player and Paul Whelan home. Biden reportedly backs such a deal.

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