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Doug Feinberg

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NBA stars, WNBA teammates and high-profile figures from the wider sporting community are celebrating the release of WNBA star Brittney Griner after nine months in Russian custody.

Ms Griner, 32, is on her way back to the United States after authorities negotiated a prisoner swap for Russian arms dealer Viktor Bout.

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