An Extra Month Added to WNBA Star Brittney Griner’s Detention in Russia
"We did not receive any complaints about the detention conditions from our client," said Griner's lawyer...
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‘#WeAreBG’: Phoenix Suns Honor WNBA Star Brittney Griner With New Court Decal
As WNBA superstar Brittney Griner remains detained in Russia, the Phoenix Suns are solidifying their love and support by branding a decal on their court...
State Department: WNBA Star Brittney Griner ‘Wrongfully Detained’ In Russia
On Tuesday, the U.S. Department of State determined that WNBA star Brittney Griner is being "wrongfully detained by the Russian government."...
Brittney Griner’s Months-Long Detainment in Russia ‘Because of a Gender Issue’ Says WNBA Players Union President
The WNBA Players Association’s president, Nneka Ogwumike, says that Brittney Griner remains in custody in Russia due to “a gender issue"...
U.S. Officials Meet With Brittney Griner: “Doing as Well as Can Be Expected”
WNBA All-Star Brittney Griner met with U.S. officials Wednesday after being held in Russia....
Russian News Agency Reports Russian Court Extends Brittney Griner’s Arrest Until May 19
A court in Moscow announced it has extended the arrest of WNBA All-Star Brittney Griner until May 19 according to Russian state news agency TASS...
US Representative Says It Is ‘Extremely Concerning’ Brittney Griner Has Been Blocked From US Embassy Contact
Going on a month of imprisonment, the WNBA center was detained at an unclear date about a month ago and her physical location is still...
Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee, Brittney Griner’s Wife Demand Russian Authorities Release WNBA Star
Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee urged Russian authorities to set Brittney Griner free during a news conference yesterday, for what isn’t considered a crime in the...
Olympic Champ And WNBA Star Brittney Griner Held In Russia On Drug Charges Over Vape Cartridges
The basketball star is facing drug smuggling charges with a possibility of 10 years in prison for having a cannabis oil pen, according to officials. ...
Some of the Best Women Endorsement Deals
These women superstars are collecting sizable checks from endorsement deals. There was Venus Williams‘s astronomical shoe deal that stunned the sports world in 2006. And,...