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What happened to WNBA star Brittney Griner and why is she detained in Russia?

Basketball icon has been detained in Moscow for five months and counting

The Independent UK · Aug 1, 2022

What happened to WNBA star Brittney Griner and why is she detained in Russia?

Basketball icon has been detained in Moscow for five months and counting

The Independent UK · Jul 28, 2022

Brittney Griner, Dick Vitale are centers of attention at the ESPYS

The annual awards ceremony also celebrated the 50th anniversary of Title IX.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 21, 2022

US basketballer Brittney Griner made 'honorary' WNBA All-Star while facing 10 years in Russian prison

Brittney Griner's friends and teammates are desperate to draw more attention to her detention, after she was arrested in February as she arrived in Moscow to play for a Russian team.

ABC News · Jul 10, 2022

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

Former N.M. Governor to Visit Russia, Work Toward Griner’s Release

Bill Richardson will try to bridge a gap between both governments.

Sports Illustrated · Jul 10, 2022

Brittney Griner honored by All-Stars

Griner’s name was on the warmup T-shirts of the 22 All-Stars and the skills competitors along with her jersey number.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 10, 2022

Rev. Al Sharpton stirs effort for Brittney Griner’s return amid WNBA All-Star festivities: ‘Bring Brittney home’

CHICAGO — The Women’s National Basketball Players Association anchors its collective action in the 144 players represented by the union. But what happens when the 144 are missing one?

Chicago Tribune · Jul 9, 2022

Rev. Al Sharpton calls for release of WNBA star Brittney Griner

“We stand rock solid behind Brittney Griner,” Rev. Sharpton said at a news conference in Chicago, as the WNBA kicked off festivities leading up to its All-Star Game on Sunday at Wintrust Arena.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 9, 2022

Brittney Griner: Rev Al Sharpton calls on Putin to put fate of basketball star above ‘national boundaries’

‘She didn’t see Russian fans any different than American fans’

The Independent UK · Jul 8, 2022