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Brittney Griner surprised herself with making the WNBA All-Star Game

Brittney Griner didn’t know what to expect when the WNBA season began and how she would respond after the trauma she experienced of being incarcerated in Russia that also forced her off the court for many months

The Independent UK

A US-Russia prisoner swap for reporter Evan Gershkovich could be tricky: 3 essential reads on the recent history

The parents of Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich, who is being detained in Russia where he has been accused of espionage, said in multiple July 12, 2023, news reports that President Joe Biden promised to do whatever it takes to bring their son home.

The Conversation

A’ja Wilson, Breanna Stewart Select 2023 WNBA All-Star Game Rosters

The two superstars drafted their teams for next Saturday’s game.

Sports Illustrated

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Breanna Stewart’s 43 points leads Liberty past Brittney Griner, Mercury

NEW YORK — Even with Brittney Griner, the Phoenix Mercury didn’t have enough to match the Liberty.

Tribune News Service

First Thing: Supreme court rules against fringe legal theory in key voting rights case

North Carolina Republicans requested justices issue after following dispute over electoral maps. Plus, Brittney Griner’s triumphant return to the WNBA

The Guardian - UK

‘She brings light’: Brittney Griner’s triumphant return to the WNBA

Many feared the Mercury star would struggle on court after her time in Russian prison. But she has already been named in the league’s All-Star team

The Guardian - US

Brittney Griner Criticizes WNBA’s ‘Rock Bottom’ Travel Situation

The Mercury star spoke out on the issue following an incident earlier this month when she was harassed before boarding a commercial flight in Dallas.

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Breanna Stewart, A’ja Wilson, Brittney Griner Among 2023 WNBA All-Star Game Starters

Brittney Griner has been named to her ninth All-Star Game.

Sports Illustrated

Sky’s annual Pride game Thursday was a moment to celebrate and reflect on WNBA’s evolution

In 2014, the WNBA became the first U.S. pro sports league to acknowledge Pride as an initiative each June.

Chicago Sun-Times

AP News Digest 3:05 a.m.

Here are the AP’s latest coverage plans, top stories and promotable content. All times EDT. For up-to-the minute information on AP’s coverage, visit Coverage Plan.

The Independent UK

Brittney Griner Allowed to Fly Charter for Rest of WNBA Season, per Report

The Mercury star will reportedly have new changes in her security and travel for the rest of the season.

Sports Illustrated

Brittney Griner misses Mercury's game at Mystics with hip injury

Brittney Griner missed the Phoenix Mercury's game at the Washington Mystics because of a hip injury

The Independent UK

Fever rookie Aliyah Boston making WNBA history

In the early returns for WNBA All-Star voting, Boston’s 23,594 votes were fourth-most behind A’ja Wilson, Breanna Stewart and Brittney Griner.

Chicago Sun-Times

U.S. citizen and musician Michael Travis Leake has been detained in Russia

A Moscow court said Leake was detained on suspicion of organizing a drug trafficking business. If convicted, he could face as much as 20 years in prison under Russia's strict drug laws.

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Daily Mirror

Rock star and ex-US paratrooper Travis Leake detained in Moscow for 'drug trafficking'

Michael Travis Leake has been detained by Russian authorities on suspicion of selling mephedrone and faces charges which carry a sentence of up to 20 years in prison - there is suspicion Russia is arresting Americans under any pretext amid the Ukraine war

The Independent UK

Shocking video shows right-wing YouTuber harassing Brittney Griner at airport

‘The safety of Brittney Griner and all WNBA players is our top priority,’ WNBA said in a statement

WEKU

Brittney Griner is confronted by a right-wing media 'provocateur' at airport

A right-wing YouTube personality filmed his encounter with the WNBA star and her Phoenix Mercury teammates at the Dallas airport on Saturday. The Mercury team said it was reviewing the incident.

Chicago Sun-Times

WNBPA calls for charter travel after Brittney Griner, Mercury harassed in Dallas airport

“We cannot help but wonder if the league and teams preclude more reasonable and flexible rules regarding charter travel in 2023 in order to seek leverage on this issue at the bargaining table,” the WNBPA’s statement read in part.

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WNBA, WNBPA Release Statements on Brittney Griner’s Safety After Incident at Dallas Airport

The league and the players association weighed in on the “inappropriate and unfortunate” incident on Saturday.

The Independent UK

Brittney Griner, Mercury teammates confronted at airport by 'provocateur,' WNBA says

The WNBA says Brittney Griner and her Phoenix Mercury teammates were confronted by a “provocateur” at the Dallas airport on Saturday

Daily Mirror

Inside the new WNBA season with Brittney Griner return and Candace Parker admission

The WNBA has tipped off its 27th season with the 2023 campaign underway - and the league's future has never looked brighter with stars and marketable cities aplenty

Sports Illustrated

Baylor Coach Shares Special Brittney Griner Plans for New Arena Opening Next Year

Collen is aiming for the retirement of Griner’s jersey at Baylor.

USA Today Sports Media Group

4 takeaways from the WNBA’s opening week: Zia Cooke, Breanna Stewart shine

Can Zia Cooke challenge her former South Carolina teammate for Rookie of the Year?

Chicago Sun-Times

Migrant children to join CPS, Cook County Jail chess program forges connections and more in your Chicago news roundup

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Prime Video Shares WNBA Hoops Schedule

20 games, starting May 25 with Brittney Griner’s Phoenix Mercury

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