APRIL 27, 2022 • SACBEE.COM
PHOENIX MERCURY 19-21 · 4TH IN WESTERN
19-21 · 4TH IN WESTERN
State Department says release of WNBA star Brittney Griner from Russia is 'top priority' Griner, a two-time Olympic gold medalist, was arrested in February when Russian officials said they discovered hashish oil in her luggage.
As Russia frees American Trevor Reed from prison, is Brittney Griner any closer to coming home? Former U.S. Marine Trevor Reed was released from a Russian prison Wednesday after being detained for three years. Is Brittney Griner next?
APRIL 27, 2022 • USATODAY.COM
Russia-U.S. prisoner exchange offers glimmer of hope for Brittney Griner Governments swap incarcerated marine for drug smuggler after two years of jockeying
APRIL 27, 2022 • DEADSPIN.COM
EXPLAINER: Will a Russian prisoner exchange impact Griner?
Brittney Griner remains detained in Russia and it’s unclear how an unexpected prisoner exchange between the United States and Russia that freed marine veteran Trevor Reed will affe...APRIL 27, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Brittney Griner remains 'a top priority,' State Department says The release of Trevor Reed has refocused attention on WNBA star Brittney Griner, who has been detained in Russia since mid-February.
APRIL 27, 2022 • WASHINGTONPOST.COM
Why Brittney Griner was in Russia, and what it says about women's sports in the U.S. WNBA star Brittney Griner was urged to play in Russia to help offset pay inequity. Her agent is pushing to help bring her home and calling f...
APRIL 26, 2022 • LATIMES.COM
With Diana Taurasi's approval, ex-Arizona forward Sam Thomas works to match expectations Thomas, a five-year captain at Arizona, jumped out to Nygaard for her leadership qualities among her many praises from Arizona coach Adia Ba...
APRIL 25, 2022 • AZCENTRAL.COM
How Russia Pushed the WNBA to a Crossroads The country’s war in Ukraine and detainment of Brittney Griner have upended the women’s basketball landscape.
APRIL 22, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
2 months after Griner's arrest, mystery surrounds her case
WNBA All-Star and two-time Olympic gold medalist Brittney Griner is easily the most prominent American citizen known to be jailed by a foreign governmentAPRIL 21, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
WNBA legend Diana Taurasi still has competitive fire heading into 18th pro season As Diana Taurasi prepares for the 18th season of her WNBA career, she finds herself in learning mode.
APRIL 20, 2022 • STARTRIBUNE.COM
With Brittney Griner still detained, Phoenix Mercury attempt to turn focus on basketball Even with the excitement of a new season and an opportunity to put last year’s title loss behind, a notable absence lingers at training camp...
APRIL 19, 2022 • AZCENTRAL.COM
Griner's ordeal in Russia weighs on minds of teammates
The Phoenix Mercury are preparing for their WNBA season without teammate Brittney GrinerAPRIL 19, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
WNBA players say playing in Russia was lucrative — but lonely: 'Everything is 10 times harder' Brittney Griner is one of those players who went to Russia in recent years to earn extra money. For the two-time Olympian, however, it has t...
APRIL 17, 2022 • CHICAGOTRIBUNE.COM
Staying quiet about Brittney Griner hasn't worked It’s clear that Griner’s detention is about so much more than allegedly having cannabis in her luggage
APRIL 13, 2022 • DEADSPIN.COM
With Brittney Griner's status uncertain, Phoenix Mercury select front court depth in WNBA draft With Brittney Griner still detained in Russia, the Mercury addressed its depth concerns in the front court in the WNBA draft with its two se...
APRIL 12, 2022 • USATODAY.COM
Phoenix Mercury draft former Fountain Central star Macee Williams Williams is a 2017 Fountain Central graduate.
APRIL 12, 2022 • JCONLINE.COM
From Fountain Central to WNBA: IUPUI star Macee Williams picked by Phoenix Mercury The four-time Horizon League Player of the Year was drafted by the Phoenix Mercury with the 32nd pick (third round) of Monday night's WNBA d...
APRIL 12, 2022 • INDYSTAR.COM
WNBA Commissioner Offers Update on League's Efforts Regarding Brittney Griner She has been detained in Russia since February.
APRIL 11, 2022 • SI.COM
Support for Griner at WNBA draft as Howard goes to Atlanta
Moments before Rhyne Howard went to Atlanta with the No. 1 pick in the WNBA draft, Commissioner Cathy Engelbert said the league is working very hard to help bring Brittney Griner b...APRIL 11, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
What you need to know about the WNBA Draft, including where the Mercury will select The draft will be broadcasted Monday on ESPN in\u00a0New York City starting at 4 p.m.
APRIL 11, 2022 • AZCENTRAL.COM
Brittney Griner's absence looms over Team USA training camp “I don’t think there’s a day that goes by that anyone even remotely close to her or knows her or has played with her before doesn’t feel it,...
APRIL 2, 2022 • WASHINGTONPOST.COM
Women's Final Four broadcast preview: Sue Bird, Diana Taurasi Megacast highlights big weekend for women's basketball ESPN will have its most expansive production ever for a women’s Final Four, including the title game airing in primetime, which is a first.
APRIL 1, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Brittney Griner's USA Basketball teammates end silence Most WNBA players have been hesitant to talk about Griner’s detention on apparent drug charges in Russia, hoping to avoid potentially hurtin...
MARCH 31, 2022 • SUNTIMES.COM
WNBA stars Sue Bird and Diana Taurasi to host show for ESPN during women's Final Four Sue Bird and Diana Taurasi will host \
MARCH 31, 2022 • USATODAY.COM
A true marvel: Here is the Dream Team of the women's Final Four The women's Final Four has provided the kind of star power, heated rivalries and dynastic plots that typically populate cineplexes. Here are...
MARCH 31, 2022 • STARTRIBUNE.COM
