Billie Jean King vows to amplify plight of detained Brittney Griner
Tennis legend Billie Jean King has vowed to amplify the plight of US basketball star Brittney Griner, who is detained in Russia on drug charges.
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WNBA star Brittney Griner's detention in Russia extended to May 19
Brittney Griner's detention in Russia for the possession of vape cartridges containing hash oil has been extended until May 19, according to Russian news agency TASS.
Russia detained US basketball star Brittney Griner more than a month ago. Why have we heard so little about her?
One of the US’s top athletes has been detained in Russia for almost a month. You would think that would be an enormous story, right? I mean, a celebrity caught sneezing is considered newsworthy (the actor Jennifer Garner, in case you missed it).
Brittney Griner arrest in midst of Russia-Ukraine war 'kind of a perfect storm,' sports attorney says
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U.S. Rep. Colin Allred says he's working with State Department to secure release of WNBA star Brittney Griner from Russia
A U.S. congressman who played football at Baylor is among those concerned about the welfare of Brittney Griner, who is being held in Russia on drug charges. Colin Allred (D-Texas) spoke Wednesday about Griner, who played for Baylor's women's basketball team from 2009-2013 and has been with the WNBA's Phoenix Mercury for nine seasons.
US basketball star Brittney Griner still detained in Russia after February arrest
US basketball star Brittney Griner is still stuck in Russia after being arrested in Moscow in February over drug charges, although details are scarce and her current whereabouts unknown.
WNBA star Brittney Griner's wife thanks fans for their support, asks for privacy after player's arrest
The North Dakota senator discusses the basketball star as well as pressures on the White House to cut off Russian oil imports.
Women’s basketball superstar Brittney Griner reportedly detained in Russia
Brittney Griner, one of America’s most decorated women’s basketball players, has reportedly been detained by Russian Federal Customs Service authorities after the discovery of vape cartridges that contained hashish oil in her luggage at an airport near Moscow.