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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

The Guardian - US

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.

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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.

Benzinga

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

The Independent UK

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.

Axios

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.

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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

The Guardian - US

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.

Chicago Sun-Times

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 Independent 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 Guardian - 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

The Independent UK

Greg Cote: Why is Brittney Griner lost in Russia? Start with low WNBA pay — and NBA failing to help.

MIAMI — American basketball star Brittney Griner, one of the most prominent players in the WNBA, finds herself detained in Russia on drug charges that may well have been concocted to make her the political pawn she has become.

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Commentary: Brittney Griner’s detention in Russia again exposes male-female gap in sports

Griner’s weeks-long detention by Russian authorities has again directed a troubling spotlight toward the glaring inequities that exist between the top male and female athletes in the United States.

Tribune News Service

2022 WNBA draft to be held in person for first time since 2019

NEW YORK — Roll out the orange carpet: The 2022 WNBA draft will look a little more normal this year.

Chicago Sun-Times

2022 WNBA draft returns to in-person format April 11 in New York

WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert will announce the draft picks live on ESPN with coverage beginning at 7 p.m.

Daily Mirror

US basketball star still detained in Russia following February arrest

Brittney Griner - a WNBA champion, seven-time All-Star and two-time Olympic champion - is still in Russian custody following her arrest last month

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Sky will cement their 2021 WNBA championship season with a ring ceremony on May 24

The ceremony will be held before their 7 p.m. game against the Indiana Fever.

The Guardian - US

Brittney Griner’s Russian ordeal is a byproduct of WNBA’s shoestring funding

Top female players are forced to chase good-paying gigs abroad while their well-paid male counterparts can enjoy home comforts

USA Today Sports Media Group

Michigan State women’s basketball star Nia Clouden declares for WNBA draft after earning First Team All-Big Ten honors

Michigan State women's basketball star Nia Clouden declares for WNBA draft after earning First Team All-Big Ten honors

Tribune News Service

Russian state media releases photo and video of WNBA star Brittney Griner in custody

Russian state media has released the first image of WNBA star Brittney Griner following her arrest for allegedly having cannabis oil cartridges in her luggage while checking into a flight out of the country last month.

Sports Illustrated

Russian State TV Releases Booking Photo of Brittney Griner in Police Station

The WNBA is standing against a white wall, wearing a black t-shirt and black pants in the photo.

The Independent UK

Russia shares photo of WNBA star Brittney Griner in custody

Ms Griner plays for both the WNBA and a team in Russia

Benzinga

Russia Releases Chilling Photo Of WNBA Player Brittney Griner: Questions To Ponder On Women's Day

A chilling booking photo of WNBA All-Star Brittney Griner holding up a piece of paper with her name on it was released by Russian authorities.

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