Russia holding US Olympic basketball champion on drugs charge
US basketball authorities said Saturday that an American star basketball player being held in Moscow on narcotics charges is two-time Olympic champion Brittney Griner.
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Zion Williamson returns to New Orleans, will rejoin Pelicans next week, sources say
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Florida Gators basketball player Keyontae Johnson, out since 2020 collapse, gets ceremonial start vs. Kentucky Wildcats
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Brittney Griner: WNBA club Phoenix Mercury concerned for player detained in Russia
WNBA side Phoenix Mercury say they are concerned for Brittney Griner's «safety, physical and mental health» after the centre was detained in Russia on charges of drug smuggling.
Gold medalist, WNBA star Brittney Griner in custody in Russia
Brittney Griner, a two-time Olympic gold medalist and seven-time WNBA All-Star, is in custody in Russia after vape cartridges containing hashish oil were found in her luggage at the Sheremetyevo Airport, just outside Moscow.
US WNBA All-Star Griner detained in Russia, customs service cites hash possession
U.S. basketball officials said on Saturday they were closely monitoring the situation surrounding seven-time WNBA All-Star player Brittney Griner after Russia said it had detained a U.S. player last month for possession of vape cartridges containing hash oil.
American basketball star Brittney Griner detained in Russia on drug charges, faces up to 10 years in prison
The North Dakota senator discusses the basketball star as well as pressures on the White House to cut off Russian oil imports.