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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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

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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.

Chicago Sun-Times

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

The Independent UK

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.

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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.

Sports Illustrated

‘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

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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.

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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.

The Independent UK

Report: Russian court extends Griner's arrest until May 19

Russian state news agency Tass says a Moscow court announced it has extended the arrest of WNBA star Brittney Griner until May 19

The Independent UK

Journalist calls WNBA star Brittney Griner’s arrest ‘the most audacious hostage taking by a state imaginable’

The American was arrested at an airport near Moscow nearly a month ago and faces up to 10 years in prison there

The Guardian - UK

Russia detained US basketball star Brittney Griner more than a month ago. Why have we heard so little about her?

It’s unclear if the arrest of the Olympic champion was politically motivated. But the case also speaks volumes about the treatment of female athletes in the US

The Independent UK

Texas congresswoman believes Russian arrest of WNBA star Brittney Griner was ‘targeted and purposeful’

Two-time Olympic medalist has been in custody nearly one month as officials and family seek her release

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