AUGUST 9, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM
BRITTNEY GRINER #42 - CENTER - PHOENIX MERCURY
17.8 PPG •
6.6 RPG •
2.3 APG
17.8 PPG
6.6 RPG
2.3 APG
Brittney Griner's pre-trial detention extended by Russian court A Russian court has extended WNBA star Brittney Griner's pre-trial detention for 18 more days, according to a report from TASS, Russia's sta...
Griner, wife unable to connect for scheduled call: Report Brittney Griner's wife Cherelle said their first phone call since the WNBA star's arrest four months ago didn't happen on Saturday because t...
AUGUST 9, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Letter from 'terrified' Brittney Griner sent to White House WNBA star Brittney Griner, who has been detained in Russia for nearly five months, sent a letter to the White House on Monday asking for Pre...
AUGUST 9, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Brittney Griner's trial in Russia starts Griner was arrested nearly five months ago in Russia on charges of possessing hashish oil in her luggage at Moscow's airport.
AUGUST 9, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM
President Biden spoke with Brittney Griner's wife The President pledged his support to Brittney, whom he said "is wrongfully detained in Russia under intolerable circumstances."
AUGUST 9, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM
The one unfortunate group that Brittney Griner belongs to now | Opinion WNBA star Brittney Griner's wrongful detainment in a Russian prison adds her to an unfortunate list of Americans in foreign lands being used...
AUGUST 7, 2022 • USATODAY.COM
Want to help Brittney Griner's cause? Support the WNBA. Go to a game, watch on TV, invest in the league. - The Boston Globe Griner’s detention in Russia has brought media attention to the WNBA, but it’s not the attention anyone in the league wants or would’ve wish...
AUGUST 6, 2022 • BOSTONGLOBE.COM
Brittney Griner's imprisonment paints a stark contrast for Chicago Sky players familiar with the Russian league: 'We lived a normal life there' Chicago Sky stars are haunted by Brittney Griner's imprisonment in Russia and vow not to return to one of the sport's top leagues.
AUGUST 6, 2022 • CHICAGOTRIBUNE.COM
Dawn Staley Comments on Brittney Griner's Sentencing The South Carolina and Team USA basketball coach discussed the sentencing of Griner and what she hopes happens next.
AUGUST 6, 2022 • SI.COM
Skylar Diggins-Smith Reacts to Brittney Griner's Nine-Year Sentence | WSLAM An emotional Skylar Diggins-Smith gave a poignant answer after she was asked why the WNBA decided to proceed with games after Brittney Grine...
AUGUST 5, 2022 • SLAMONLINE.COM
Kremlin says Griner swap must be discussed without publicity
The Kremlin says it’s open to talking about a possible prisoner exchange involving American basketball star Brittney Griner but strongly warned Washington against publicizing the i...AUGUST 5, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Pay equity in women's sports: How the WNBA is playing the long game The WNBA is looking to increase revenues through a mixture of sponsorships and marketing so players like Brittney Griner don't have to go ov...
AUGUST 5, 2022 • LATIMES.COM
Thursday Sports in Brief WNBA KHIMKI, Russia (AP) — U.S. basketball star Brittney Griner was convicted Thursday in Russia of drug possession and smuggling and was se...
AUGUST 5, 2022 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM
Griner's Tearful W.N.B.A. Teammates Play On After Her Conviction Brittney Griner, the Phoenix Mercury star, was convicted on drug charges in Russia. Hours later, her teammates had a game. “Nobody even want...
AUGUST 5, 2022 • NYTIMES.COM
What will it take to get Brittney Griner home? Now that WNBA star Brittney Griner has been convicted of drug possession and sentenced to nine years in prison, attention turns to the prosp...
AUGUST 5, 2022 • MCALL.COM
Griner reaction: WNBA players 'having a hard time' with verdict Lynx coach Cheryl Reeve said Thursday that her team's players and coaching staff "have been glued to seeing Brittney [Griner] in the trial"...
AUGUST 5, 2022 • STARTRIBUNE.COM
Dom Amore: Brittney Griner verdict, sentence, leaves us to only wait and hope for a nightmare to end Brittney Griner stared blankly from behind white bars as the ruling was translated for her. Her eyes were empty and when they did shift focu...
AUGUST 5, 2022 • STARTRIBUNE.COM
Mercury Hold 42-Second Moment of Silence for Brittney Griner The Phoenix star was sentenced to nine years in a Russian penal colony and fined 1 million rubles, which is about $16,500, on Thursday.
AUGUST 5, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Brittney Griner recognized with WNBA moment of silence
Following Brittney Griner’s sentencing in Russia to nine years in prison Thursday, WNBA players, coaches and fans locked arms and tried to send the American basketball star strengt...AUGUST 5, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
A Russian court has sentenced Brittney Griner to 9 years in prison on drug charges A Russian court gave American basketball star Brittney Griner a stiff sentence for possession of hash oil - setting the stage of for ongoing...
AUGUST 4, 2022 • NPR.ORG
Brittney Griner Lost Long Before Her Conviction Regardless of how the U.S. standoff with Russia ends, the WNBA superstar will keep paying the price.
AUGUST 4, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
EXPLAINER: What will it take to get Brittney Griner home?
Now that WNBA star Brittney Griner has been convicted of drug possession and sentenced to nine years in prison, attention turns to the prospect of a prisoner swap between the Unite...AUGUST 4, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Brittney Griner: Mercury 'Faithful' U.S. Gov Will Help End Detention Phoenix continues to show their support for Griner.
AUGUST 4, 2022 • SI.COM
Reactions to Brittney Griner's conviction, 9-year sentence
WNBA All-Star Brittney Griner was convicted and received a 9-year sentence from a Russian judge for drug possession and smugglingAUGUST 4, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Brittney Griner Sentence: WNBA, NBA Commissioners Release Statement “Today’s verdict and sentencing is unjustified and unfortunate, but not unexpected.”
AUGUST 4, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
