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Brittney Griner's Russian Detention Extended Yet Again Through July 2, Reports TASS

In a disappointing turn of events, WNBA all-star Brittney Griner will remain in Russian custody at least through July 2 after a court extended her detention, according to TASS, the Russian state news agency.

Benzinga

Russian court extends Brittney Griner’s detention for third time

WNBA star faces up to 10 year prison sentence if convicted of alleged drug smuggling

The Independent UK

Russia extends Brittney Griner's detention until at least July 2

WNBA star Brittney Griner will remain in Russian custody through at least July 2, Russian state media reported. The U.S. says she is being wrongfully detained.

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WNBA star Griner's Russia detention extended for third time

U.S. basketball star Brittney Griner will remain in Russian custody through at least July 2 after her detention was extended for a third time, Russian state-run media has reported

The Independent UK

WNBA star Brittney Griner reportedly to remain in custody for at least 18 more days

WNBA star Brittney Griner will remain in custody for at least 18 more days, according to Russian media.

Tribune News Service

Report: Brittney Griner’s Detention Extended in Russia

The WNBA star will remain in Russian jail for at least two and a half more weeks.

Sports Illustrated

WNBA team meets US officials over Brittney Griner Russia arrest

Fellow players pledge to continue to ‘amplify’ case of Griner, who was arrested by Russian authorities in February.

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WNBA Power Rankings ahead of Week 6: Chicago and Seattle gain ground on Aces

Ranking each WNBA team's play.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Brittney Griner’s sister pleads for Russia to ignore politics and free her

Griner was detained on allegations that they were bringing marijuana into Russia

The Independent UK

Kahleah Copper’s Chicago Sky survive Sabrina Ionescu’s triple-double in win over New York Liberty

NEW YORK — As with any Sunday afternoon here, there were a lot of star-studded matinees in town. But this time, one of the best was across the East River from Broadway.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

Is it too early to begin considering Emma Meesseman for Defensive Player of the Year?

Her contributions on the defensive end don’t always show up on the stat sheet, although she’s third in the league in steals per game (2.1).

Chicago Sun-Times

A’ja Wilson and Breanna Stewart lead early fan voting for 2022 WNBA All-Star Game

The fans are getting it right.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Sky’s Candace Parker among leaders in early WNBA All-Star voting

After the first returns of fan votes, Parker is third (17,475) on the list of vote-getters behind the Las Vegas Aces forward A’Ja Wilson (21,688) and Seattle Storm forward Breanna Stewart (20,866).

Chicago Sun-Times

Jazz to interview Jason Terry for head coaching position

The Utah Jazz have received permission to interview NBA G League Grand Rapids Gold coach Jason Terry for the franchise's head coaching job, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium . Terry is also under consideration for assistant positions with other NBA ...

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Chicago Sun-Times

Minor mistakes have proved costly in Sky’s four losses

The Sky are third in the WNBA standings, but they need to iron out the little things to compete with the league’s best.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Sylvia Fowles, Breanna Stewart and the WNBA’s stat leaders a month into the 2022 season

A look at the WNBA's stat leaders in 2022.

USA Today Sports Media Group

A’ja Wilson leads list of top-5 WNBA MVP candidates

Breaking down which players should be atop the WNBA MVP race.

Sports Illustrated

Dawn Staley Said She Isn’t interested in NBA, WNBA Jobs

The Gamecocks head coach is happy where she is.

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Sports Illustrated

Power Rankings: Aces at Top; Storm, Dream Biggest Surprises

The first month of the WNBA’s regular season has seen some dominant starts, as well as a few surprises (both good and bad).

Los Angeles Times

What's next for the Sparks after firing Derek Fisher? For starters, Fred Williams.

LOS ANGELES — Brittney Sykes was excited to simply have the day off. A peaceful appointment for the Sparks guard to get hair done, however, went sideways when her phone started blowing up with texts from friends asking whether reports were true.

Sports Illustrated

Adam Silver Discusses Griner’s Ongoing Detainment

The WNBA star has been wrongfully detained in Russia for 111 days.

Chicago Sun-Times

Brittney Griner’s fate intertwined with other American held in Russia

WNBA star Griner is easily the most prominent American locked up by a foreign country. But the Phoenix Mercury player’s case is tangled up with that of another prisoner few Americans have heard of.

The Independent UK

Griner's fate tangled up with other American held in Russia

Brittney Griner is easily the most prominent American locked up by a foreign country

Sports Illustrated

WNBA Commissioner Says 'We Need to Get a Deal Done' for Griner

Cathy Engelbert is ready to get the Mercury star back on U.S. soil.

Sports Illustrated

WNBA Commish: Australian Team Hasn’t Provided Liz Cambage Video

The league says it hasn’t been able to fully investigate Liz Cambage’s reported use of discriminatory language against Nigerian basketball players.

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