Mercury unveil Brittney Griner decal as WNBA season gets set for tip-off
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Griner's absence, Hammon's return headline WNBA's new season
The WNBA will begin its 26th season this weekend with several intriguing storylines, including the potential retirement of Sue Bird and Sylvia Fowles, the return of Becky Hammon as a coach and the absence of Brittney Griner.
US Says Basketball Star "Wrongfully Detained" In Russia
The United States said Tuesday that Russia has unjustly detained basketball star Brittney Griner, as her league announced plans to honor her at all venues for the start of the season. More than two months after she was seized amid soaring tensions over Ukraine, the State Department said that her case was being turned over to Roger Carstens, the US special envoy in charge of hostages. "The Department of State has determined that the Russian Federation has wrongfully detained US citizen Brittney Griner," a State Department spokesperson said.
Brittney Griner to receive full salary, be honored with WNBA floor decal
The WNBA will honor Phoenix’s Brittney Griner with a floor decal and allow the Mercury to pay her without it counting against the team’s cap, the league announced Tuesday.
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.
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 Commissioner on Brittney Griner: ‘She continues to have our full support’
NEW YORK (AP) — Moments before Rhyne Howard went to Atlanta with the No. 1 pick in the WNBA draft, Commissioner Cathy Engelbert said the league is working very hard to help bring Brittney Griner back to the United States.
WNBA concerned over Brittney Griner situation
WNBA officials are growing concerned for Phoenix Mercury center Brittney Griner, who has been held captive nearly two months in Russia and faces up to 10 years in prison.