Brittney Griner: Russian court hears appeal against nine-year prison sentence
US basketball star Brittney Griner has appealed against her nine-year prison sentence in Russia for drug possession.
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US basketball star Griner's Russian appeal hearing adjourned until 1000 GMT
KRASNOGORSK, Russia: A Russian court on Tuesday (Oct 25) began hearing an appeal by US WNBA basketball star Brittney Griner against her conviction and nine-year jail sentence for possession and smuggling of drugs, but promptly adjourned for two hours at her lawyers' request.
Jailed US basketball star Griner "not expecting miracles" at Russian appeal
MOSCOW : U.S. basketball star Brittney Griner "does not expect miracles" at her appeal hearing on Tuesday against a nine-year Russian jail term for having cannabis oil in her luggage, her lawyers said in a statement.
Canada's Sinclair, Beckie help Thorns defeat Wave, head to NWSL championship match
Canadians Christine Sinclair and Janine Beckie came off the bench to help the Portland Thorns secure a 2-1 victory over the visiting San Diego Wave in the first of two semifinal matches Sunday in the National Women's Soccer League.
Thorns defeat Wave, head to NWSL championship match
Crystal Dunn came off the bench and scored in stoppage time to give the Portland Thorns a 2-1 victory over the San Diego Wave in the first of two semifinal matches Sunday in the National Women's Soccer League.
Wild waive D Sustr; Kempny bought out by Kraken
The Minnesota Wild have placed defenceman Andrej Sustr on waivers and Michal Kempny has been bought out after being placed on unconditional waivers by the Seattle Kraken for the purpose of contract termination.
Avs claim F Hunt; Kraken place D Kempny on unconditional waivers
The Colorado Avalanche claimed forward Dryden Hunt off waivers from the New York Rangers on Thursday, while the Seattle Kraken placed defenceman Michal Kempny on unconditional waivers for the purpose of contract termination.
Downs regain PSL lead, referee escorted to safety after Gallants complain about disallowed goal
Sphelele Mkhulise scored his first South African Premiership goal this season to give Mamelodi Sundowns a 1-0 win over Marumo Gallants on Wednesday that takes them top again.