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.


