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Brittney Griner is a 'hostage' in Russian jail as WNBPA releases scathing statement

WNBA star Brittney Griner had her appeal denied after she was arrested in Russia for smuggling hashish oil back in February and sentenced to nine years in prison

Daily Mirror · Oct 25, 2022

Dom Amore: Brittney Griner verdict, sentence, leaves us to only wait and hope for a nightmare to end

HARTFORD, Conn. — Brittney Griner stared blankly from behind white bars as the ruling was translated for her. Her eyes were empty and when they did shift focus it was only downward.

Tribune News Service · Aug 5, 2022

Reactions after U.S. basketball star Griner sentenced in Russia

Following are reactions after U.S. basketball star Brittney Griner was sentenced in a Russian court on Thursday to nine years in prison for illegally bringing hashish-infused vape cartridges into the country. She had admitted having the cartridges but called it an honest mistake.

Reuters · Aug 4, 2022

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Mercury ‘Faithful’ U.S. Gov Will Help End Griner’s Detention

Phoenix continues to show their support for Griner.

Sports Illustrated · Aug 4, 2022

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 smuggling

The Independent UK · Aug 4, 2022

Explainer-Who is Brittney Griner and what is her fate in Russia?

Who is Brittney Griner and what is her fate?

Reuters · Aug 3, 2022

Brittney Griner: Russian Foreign Ministry Talks Back, Steph Curry and Megan Rapinoe Express Support

Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova criticized the U.S.

Benzinga · Jul 21, 2022

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Brittney Griner Acknowledged as Honorary Starter at WNBA All-Star Game

The game in Chicago began with a special moment honoring the Mercury center.

Sports Illustrated · Jul 10, 2022

Ogwumike, WNBA continue push for Brittney Griner's release

Nneka Ogwumike says Brittney Griner is an American hero

The Independent UK · Jul 8, 2022

Mercury hold public rally in support of Brittney Griner

They shared laughs, smiles, memories

The Independent UK · Jul 7, 2022

Bill Plaschke: Brittney Griner pleads for freedom, but is America listening?

LOS ANGELES — From the hell of a Russian penal colony, an American basketball superstar pleads for her freedom.

Los Angeles Times · Jul 5, 2022

Q&A: Why is Brittney Griner detained in Russia and when might she be released?

WNBA star Brittney Griner has been detained in Russia since Feb. 17.

Los Angeles Times · Jun 27, 2022

Storm stars Sue Bird and Breanna Stewart announced as WNBA All-Star starters (and captains)

SEATTLE — For the 11th and final time, Sue Bird will be a starter in the WNBA All-Star Game while Breanna Stewart was chosen as an All-Star Game captain for the first time in her career.

Tribune News Service · Jun 22, 2022

WNBA team meets US officials over Brittney Griner Russia arrest

Fellow players pledge to continue to ‘amplify’ case of Griner, who was arrested by Russian authorities in February.

Al Jazeera · Jun 14, 2022

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Benzinga · Jun 6, 2022

LeBron James And NBA Speak Out For Brittney Griner, Her Agents Want To Sell Merchandise, Here's Why They Can't Yet

"WE ARE BG," for which Brittney Griner's agents have filed a trademark application, is quickly becoming a widespread logo that would surely look fantastic on all manner of sports merch. So, who can blame them?

Chicago Sun-Times · May 25, 2022

Cherelle Griner wants U.S. to do more to secure release of wife Brittney Griner

The Phoenix Mercury center has been detained since Feb. 17 after vape cartridges containing oil derived from cannabis were allegedly found in her luggage at an airport near Moscow.

The New Daily · May 18, 2022

Apple sued over ‘ear shattering’ AirPods alert

Tech giant Apple is being sued by the family of a 12-year-old boy who allegedly suffered permanent hearing loss while using the company's AirPods.

Daily Mirror · May 18, 2022

Family sues after Apple Airpods 'explode in boy's ears bursting his eardrums'

In the lawsuit filed Monday, parents Carlos Gordoa and Ariani Reyes said the AirPods were defective because they play alerts at dangerous volumes, regardless of the volume set by the user

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Benzinga · May 18, 2022

AirPods Ruptured Child's Eardrums, Lawsuit Filed Against Apple Alleges

Apple, Inc. (NASDAQ: AAPL) is facing a lawsuit over an unintended consequence of its AirPods.

The Independent UK · May 12, 2022

EXPLAINER: WNBA star Brittney Griner's detention in Russia

As WNBA star and two-time Olympic gold medalist Brittney Griner approaches the three-month mark of her detention in Russia, she has no clear prospect of release

The Independent UK · Apr 19, 2022

Griner's ordeal in Russia weighs on minds of teammates

The Phoenix Mercury are preparing for their WNBA season without teammate Brittney Griner

Wales Online · Apr 11, 2022

British Gas smart meter problems lead to flood of complaints

One said there was 'something fishy going on'

Al Jazeera · Apr 1, 2022

Brittney Griner’s teammates break silence amid Russia detention

USA Basketball players express support for Griner after weeks in detention, say, ‘It could have been any of us’.

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