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The Latest Breaking News from WNBA

McDonald’s All-Americans revel in opportunity to play on WNBA champion Sky’s court

In the end, the East had five players score in double digits, beating the West team 95-75.

Chicago Sun-Times

Tall Ferns drawn home to new pro basketball league

A new professional basketball league has lured some of NZ's top players home this winter, better preparing the Tall Ferns and exposing more young women to the game.

Newsroom.co.nz

Brittney Griner: Everything we know about the basketball star’s detention in Russia

Phoenix Mercury centre in custody after being picked up by customs officials at Sheremetyevo Airport in February and accused of smuggling cannabis oil cartridges

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‘Queen of Basketball’ Director Implores President Biden to ‘Bring Brittney Griner Home’ During Oscars Acceptance Speech

Ben Proudfoot, director of “Queen of Basketball,” ended his acceptance speech by supporting the detained WNBA star.

Sports Illustrated

WNBA great Lisa Leslie says she was told not to make ‘big fuss’ over Brittney Griner’s arrest in Russia

Basketball legend Lisa Leslie said she was told not to make a “big fuss” over the arrest of WNBA great Britney Griner in Russia.

Tribune News Service

Elena Delle Donne Named Co-Chair of President’s Council on Sports, Fitness & Nutrition

The two-time WNBA MVP will be joining chef José Andrés in the role.

Sports Illustrated

State Department: Update On WBNA Star Brittney Griner's Detention In Russia On Cannabis Charges

A U.S. official granted access to detained WNBA's Brittney Griner found her to be in "good condition," the State Department said Wednesday.

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Breanna Stewart Is Ready to Make History With Signature Shoe

The Seattle Storm superstar is preparing to release her first signature sneaker with Puma this summer.

Sports Illustrated

WNBA star Griner in ‘good condition’ in Russian detention: US

State Department says a US diplomat was able to visit Brittney Griner, who has been detained in Russia since last month.

Al Jazeera

US official says Brittney Griner is in ‘good condition’ in Russian jail

Brittney Griner has met with a US official for the first time since she was detained in Russia over allegations she attempted to bring cannabis into the country

The Guardian - US

State Department: US consulate sees Griner for first time

The U.S. State Department says a U.S. Embassy official has visited with WNBA star Brittney Griner, who remains detained near Moscow, to check on her condition

The Independent UK

Brittney Griner Is In ‘Good Condition,’ U.S. State Department Spokesperson Says

Spokesperson Ned Price says U.S. officials were able to meet with the WNBA star in Russia.

Sports Illustrated

U.S. embassy in Moscow says Brittney Griner is in "good condition"

"We will continue to work very closely with her legal team ... to see to it that she is treated fairly."

Axios

State Department says Brittney Griner ‘in good condition’

The U.S. Embassy in Russia was finally granted consular access to the detained WNBA star.

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The Independent UK

Brittney Griner in ‘good condition’ in Russia as US granted access to basketball star

The 31-year-old WNBA player was detained at an airport near Moscow in February

USA Today Sports Media Group

Q&A: Candace Parker talks about her new Title IX documentary, parenthood and equity in sports

Candace Parker's new documentary debuts the weekend of the men's Final Four.

Sports Illustrated

Celebrating Women’s History Month Through Iconic Sports Illustrated Photos

In honor of Women’s History Month, here are some of Sports Illustrated’s best photos of iconic women athletes throughout the years.

The Guardian - US

‘My team said it was no big deal’: US basketballers on life in Ukraine and Russia

Scores of American players make their livings in Russia and Ukraine. But the war forced them to make tough decisions about their futures

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Sky head into training camp with more flexibility than 2021

Coach and general manager James Wade’s roster includes a league-high eight players on training-camp contracts.

Benzinga

U.S. State Dept. Demanding Russia Provide Access To Detained WNBA Star Britney Griner

U.S. State Department officials say they have not had access to Brittney Griner since she was arrested at the airport in Moscow on Feb. 17 for allegedly having cannabis oil in her suitcase.

The Independent UK

US demands Russia allow access to detained Brittney Griner

The United States has demanded consular access to WNBA star Brittney Griner, who is faring well behind bars in Russia, according to a member of a Russian state-backed prison monitoring group

Axios

U.S. officials say Russian authorities won't let them see detained WNBA star Brittney Griner

"We have repeatedly asked for consular access to these detainees and have consistently been denied access," State Department says.

Benzinga

Moscow Court Extends Brittney Griner's Russia Detention To May 19, Reports Tass

At least there's news although it's not particularly positive. A Moscow court has extended the arrest of WNBA star Brittney Griner until May 19, according to the Russian state news agency Tass.

The Guardian - US

US basketball star Brittney Griner’s detention in Russia extended until May

Brittney Griner’s detention in Russia for the possession of vape cartridges containing hashish oil has been extended until 19 May

Chicago Sun-Times

Brittney Griner’s detention extended until May 19 by Russian court

Griner was detained at a Moscow airport in February after Russian authorities said a search of her luggage revealed vape cartridges.

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