Megan Rapinoe and Steph Curry among stars to call for Brittney Griner's release at ESPY Awards

By Ben Church, CNN

Updated 0957 GMT (1757 HKT) July 21, 2022

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(CNN)Stars from the world of sport called for WNBA playerBrittney Griner to be released from detention during this year's ESPY Awards ceremony on Wednesday.

USWNT star Megan Rapinoe and four-time NBA champion Steph Curry were among the high-profile names to raise awareness of Griner's case at the event which looks to celebrate athletic achievement. Brittney Griner court appearance ends without a verdict — another hearing is scheduled for Friday«As we hope for the best, we urge the entire global sports