Jun 14 Russia extends detention of WNBA star Brittney Griner for a third time By Associated Press U.S. basketball star Brittney Griner will remain in Russian custody through at least July 2 after her detention was extended for a third time, Russian state-run media has reported. Continue reading
Jun 02 Brittney Griner allowed to communicate through email with WNBA teammates By Doug Feinberg, Associated Press Brittney Griner has been able to receive emails and letters from WNBA players to an account Griner's agent set up to allow them to communicate with her. Continue reading
May 13 Detention of WNBA star Brittney Griner in Russia extended another month, lawyer says By Associated Press The lawyer for WNBA star Brittney Griner says her pre-trial detention in Russia has been extended by one month. Continue reading
Apr 21 As hearing approaches 2 months after WNBA star Griner’s arrest, no answers on her case By Eric Tucker, Associated Press 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. Continue reading
Mar 18 Watch 7:17 Is American basketball star Brittney Griner a political prisoner in Russia? By Amna Nawaz, Courtney Norris 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… Continue watching
Mar 18 U.S. demands Russia allow access to detained WNBA star Brittney Griner By Associated Press 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. Continue reading
Mar 17 Russian court extends WNBA’s Brittney Griner arrest until May, says report By News Desk Russian state news agency Tass says a Moscow court announced it has extended the arrest of WNBA star Brittney Griner until May 19. Continue reading
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