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Brittney Griner unable to call her wife because of apparent error at U.S. embassy

WNBA star Griner tried to call her wife nearly a dozen times through the American embassy in Russia on the couple’s fourth anniversary Saturday, but they never connected because the phone line at the embassy was not staffed.

Chicago Sun-Times

Wife of WNBA's Griner tells AP scheduled call never happened

WNBA star Brittney Griner tried to call her wife nearly a dozen times through the American embassy in Russia on the couple’s fourth anniversary Saturday, but they never connected since the phone line at the embassy was not staffed

The Independent UK

Dick Vitale Shares Statement About Brittney Griner Situation

The Mercury star has been held by Russia since Feb. 17, which the U.S. has classified a “wrongful detainment.”

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Brittney Griner’s Agent Speaks Out on Russia’s Detention Ruling

The WNBA star has been detained in Russia since Feb. 17, and the Russian government announced that her detention will be extended to at least July 2.

Sports Illustrated

Report: Brittney Griner’s Detention Extended in Russia

The WNBA star will remain in Russian jail for at least two and a half more weeks.

Sports Illustrated

Brittney Griner’s sister pleads for Russia to ignore politics and free her

Griner was detained on allegations that they were bringing marijuana into Russia

The Independent UK

Adam Silver Discusses Griner’s Ongoing Detainment

The WNBA star has been wrongfully detained in Russia for 111 days.

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WNBA Commissioner Says 'We Need to Get a Deal Done' for Griner

Cathy Engelbert is ready to get the Mercury star back on U.S. soil.

Sports Illustrated

Steph Curry Speaks Out on Brittney Griner, Russia Situation

The Warriors star: “She needs to be home, she needs to be safe, she needs to be with her family.”

Sports Illustrated

U.S. Veteran Trevor Reed Calls for Brittney Griner’s Release

He was released from detention in Russia in April.

Sports Illustrated

Celtics Sport Shirts in Support of Brittney Griner

Jaylen Brown said, “She’s been over there for an extended amount of time, and we feel like enough is enough.”

Sports Illustrated

WNBA players amp up calls for Brittney Griner’s release

WNBA players and union leadership increased their calls for Brittney Griner’s release from a Russian prison on Saturday, which marked Griner’s 100th day behind bars.

Tribune News Service

Brittney Griner’s Detention in Russia Hits 100-Day Mark

Figures from around the WNBA and beyond spoke out about the All-Star’s ongoing detention in Russia on Saturday.

Sports Illustrated

Brittney Griner's Wife Breaks Her Silence, Calls On Biden To Act In Interview With 'Good Morning America'

Brittney Griner’s wife Cherelle told Good Morning America’s co-anchor Robin Roberts that support from the WNBA has brought her "comfort" but now she'd like President Joe Biden to do whatever is necessary to secure Griner's release from detention in Russia.

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Brittney Griner’s Wife Calls for Further Efforts to Bring WNBA Star Home

Appearing on “Good Morning America” Wednesday, Cherelle Griner reflected on her wife’s detainment in Russia.

The Independent UK

Brittney Griner’s wife pleads with Biden to secure WNBA star’s release

‘Every single day matters’, warns Cherelle Griner

Sports Illustrated

Brittney Griner Time Line: What Has Happened Since She Was Detained

The basketball star has been held in Russia since February after officials said they discovered vape cartridges containing hashish oil in her luggage.

The Independent UK

Brittney Griner’s wife breaks silence on her Russia detention

Phoenix Mercury player was detained by Moscow officials in February

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Al Jazeera

WNBA star Griner in ‘good condition’ in Russian detention: US

State Department says a US diplomat was able to visit Brittney Griner, who has been detained in Russia since last month.

Axios

Report: Russian court extends Brittney Griner's detention until May

U.S. Rep. Colin Allred said Griner was arrested on Feb. 17.

The Independent UK

Texas lawmaker says Russia’s arrest of WNBA star Brittney Griner was ‘targeted and purposeful’

‘I’m obviously concerned and believe the actions of the [Russian] Federal Customs officers was unnecessary’

The Independent UK

‘Imagine if it were LeBron’: Anger grows over lack of attention for Brittney Griner as she remains detained in Russia

‘If a Top-5 men’s player in the world had been detained in Russia right now - for any reason - it would be getting more urgent coverage’

Benzinga

Sec Of State Blinken And Other Pols Pessimistic About Getting WNBA's Brittney Griner Out Of Russian Detention

Following the unexpected detention of WNBA All-Star and two-time Olympic champ Brittney Griner in Russia for allegedly possessing a vape containing cannabis oil in her bags at the Sheremetyevo Airport, U.S.

The Independent UK

Brittney Griner's wife thanks fans for support after arrest

Brittney Griner’s wife Cherelle has thanked everyone for their support of the WNBA star, who was arrested last month in Russia

The Independent UK

Brittney Griner’s wife pleads for her release from Russia: ‘One of the weakest moments of my life’

Griner is a member of the WNBA team the Phoenix Mercury and an Olympic gold medalist

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