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Brittney Griner Appeals to President Biden Amid Detention in Russia

The WNBA star, who has been detained since February, wrote an emotional letter asking the president for help.

Sports Illustrated · Jul 4, 2022

Benjamin Hochman: On Fourth of July, Brittney Griner’s freedom remains at stake in Russia

I want to say something about Brittney Griner, but I don’t know what to say.

St. Louis Post-Dispatch · Jul 4, 2022

Breanna Stewart makes 'spicy' trade for Sue Bird, drafts Jewell Loyd in WNBA All-Star selection show

SEATTLE — In her role as team captain/general manager Breanna Stewart orchestrated a trade at the end of the WNBA All-Star selection show that corrected a mistake by the league and is sure to be popular among Storm fans.

Tribune News Service · Jul 3, 2022

Brittney Griner's Much Anticipated, Much Dreaded Trial Begins In Russia, Here's What We Know

Brittney Griner was escorted into the courtroom in handcuffs wearing a Jimi Hendrix T-shirt, her long dreadlocks neatly pulled back, her eyes intense but expressing little. 

Benzinga · Jul 1, 2022

WNBA star Brittney Griner's trial begins in Russia

Griner is facing up to 10 years in prison. U.S. officials say she has been "wrongfully detained."

Axios · Jul 1, 2022

Brittney Griner trial - live: ‘Terrified’ WBNA player writes letter to Biden pleading for freedom from Russia

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The Independent UK · Jul 1, 2022

Trial of WNBA star Brittney Griner begins in Russia

Washington considers Griner ‘wrongfully detained’ and has called for her release.

Al Jazeera · Jul 1, 2022

Russian prosecutors call first witnesses in case against Brittney Griner

Griner, 31, is "a bit worried" because of the trial and the potential of a prison sentence, he lawyer tells NPR, "but she's a tough lady and I think she will manage."

WEKU · Jul 1, 2022

What We Know About Brittney Griner’s Detention in Russia

The Mercury center has been in custody since mid-February, when she was arrested on drug charges outside of Moscow.

Sports Illustrated · Jun 30, 2022

Brittney Griner's trial in Russia is about to begin. Here's what we know so far about the US basketball star's case

After months in jail, US basketball star Brittney Griner's Russian trial begins today, but it's a prisoner swap that could be needed to win her freedom.

ABC News · Jun 30, 2022