US State Department now classifies WNBA player Brittney Griner as 'wrongfully detained' in Russia
By Jennifer Hansler and Wayne Sterling, CNN
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Griner's number and initials on WNBA courts as new season tips off
Brittney Griner, the American basketball player being detained in Russia, will have her initials and jersey number 42 stencilled onto the courts of all 12 WNBA teams this season, the league said on Tuesday.
Russia 'wrongfully detained' Brittney Griner in February, State Department spox says
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WNBA to pay tribute to Brittney Griner at season's start with floor decal: reports
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U.S. reclassifies WNBA star Brittney Griner as 'wrongfully detained' by Russia, sources say
The U.S. government now considers WNBA star Brittney Griner to be wrongfully detained by the Russian government, signaling a significant shift in how officials will try to get her home, sources familiar with her case told ESPN.
WNBA to honor Phoenix Mercury's Brittney Griner with floor decal on all home courts, source says
PHOENIX — The WNBA plans on honoring Phoenix Mercury center Brittney Griner this season with a floor decal, a source told ESPN on Monday.
WNBA to honour Brittney Griner with decal on teams' floors: reports
The WNBA will honour Phoenix Mercury centre Brittney Griner with a floor decal, a person familiar with the decision told The Associated Press on Monday night.
WNBA star Brittney Griner featured in Phoenix Mercury hype video while detained in Russia
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