Arts May 13 Detention of WNBA star Brittney Griner in Russia extended another month, lawyer says By Associated Press
Arts Apr 21 As hearing approaches 2 months after WNBA star Griner’s arrest, no answers on her case WNBA All-Star and two-time Olympic gold medalist Brittney Griner is easily the most prominent American citizen known to be jailed by a foreign government. By Eric Tucker, Associated Press
World Mar 18 Watch 7:17 Is American basketball star Brittney Griner a political prisoner in Russia? Amid the U.S.-Russia conflict, there's mounting concern about the detention of American Brittney Griner, a professional women's basketball star who plays in Russia and has been held there since February. Many are now asking if she's a political prisoner. Washington… By Amna Nawaz, Courtney Norris
Politics Mar 18 U.S. demands Russia allow access to detained WNBA star Brittney Griner The United States has demanded consular access to WNBA star Brittney Griner, who is faring well behind bars in Russia, according to a member of a Russian state-backed prison monitoring group. By Associated Press
Politics Mar 17 Russian court extends WNBA’s Brittney Griner arrest until May, says report Russian state news agency Tass says a Moscow court announced it has extended the arrest of WNBA star Brittney Griner until May 19. By News Desk
Mar 05 WNBA’s Brittney Griner arrested in Russia on drug charges By Doug Feinberg, Associated Press On Saturday, the State Department issued a “do not travel” advisory for Russia because of its invasion of Ukraine and urged all U.S. citizens to depart immediately, citing factors including “the potential for harassment against U.S. citizens by Russian government… Continue reading
Aug 23 WATCH: Biden praises WNBA champs for social justice activism By Aamer Madhani, Associated Press President Joe Biden has honored the 2020 WNBA champions Seattle Storm at the White House. In doing so, he celebrated their success on the court and hailed the four-time title holders for changing lives with their activism. Continue reading
May 21 Watch 6:35 The WNBA is celebrating 25 years of resilience. When will it get equal treatment? By Amna Nawaz The Women’s National Basketball Association is celebrating its 25th anniversary this week. The WNBA has fought for national recognition of its athletes and has been at the forefront of the fights for racial justice and LGBTQ equality. Despite its share… Continue watching
Aug 27 Led by NBA, athletes again put focus on racial justice By Brian Mahoney, Associated Press While players and teams from baseball, the WNBA, MLS and tennis sat out their competitions Wednesday night, NBA players and coaches met for nearly three hours in a Disney hotel to determine next steps, including whether the season should continue. Continue reading
Aug 27 3 MLB games postponed, players decide after Kenosha shooting By Steve Megargee, Associated Press Games between the Cincinnati Reds and Brewers in Milwaukee, Seattle Mariners and Padres in San Diego and the Los Angeles Dodgers and Giants in San Francisco were called off hours before they were set to begin. Continue reading