Why Brittney Griner was in Russia and what it has to do with U.S. women's basketball
3 years ago

Why Brittney Griner was in Russia and what it has to do with U.S. women's basketball

NPR  

Why Brittney Griner was in Russia and what it has to do with U.S. women's basketball Enlarge this image toggle caption Stacy Revere/Getty Images Stacy Revere/Getty Images In the midst of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, news of basketball player Brittney Griner's detainment on drug charges became public on Saturday. The Russian government announced that it had detained Griner at Sheremetyevo International Airport near Moscow for allegedly transporting vape cartridges containing hashish oil in her luggage. Sponsor Message Griner plays for UMMC Ekaterinburg, as did fellow WNBA star and Mercury teammate Diana Taurasi, who left the Ekaterinburg team at the end of 2017. On Saturday, Rep. Joaquin Castro, D-Texas, suggested on Twitter that Griner had been detained because she is an American: "I'm closely monitoring reports of Texan @brittneygriner's detention in Russia," he wrote.

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Two WNBA players were among a dozen Americans who played in Russia after Brittney Griner’s arrest
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Two WNBA players were among a dozen Americans who played in Russia after Brittney Griner’s arrest

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Two WNBA players were among a dozen Americans that opted to play in Russia this past offseason, a decision New York Liberty forward Kayla Thornton said raised a few eyebrows following Brittney Griner’s incarceration in 2022. “I had a lot of people trying to question my decision and were like, ‘Are you sure?’” Thornton told The Associated …

Brittney Griner still adjusting after Russian prison ordeal. WNBA star details experience in book
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Brittney Griner still adjusting after Russian prison ordeal. WNBA star details experience in book

The Independent  

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Brittney Griner book review: Coming Home is a moving memoir about the WNBA star’s detention in Russia.
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Brittney Griner book review: Coming Home is a moving memoir about the WNBA star’s detention in Russia.

Slate  

Before WNBA and Team USA superstar Brittney Griner was detained in Russia for 10 months in 2022, U.S. hostages abroad seemed like a distant problem, one she could never fully connect with, she writes in her compelling new book, Coming Home, out Tuesday. And then one February, over there became my here and now.” Griner doesn’t hold back in her …

Brittney Griner says she contemplated suicide, recalling experience in Russian prisons
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Brittney Griner says she contemplated suicide, recalling experience in Russian prisons

Salon  

For years, Brittney Griner was WNBA's most high-profile athlete, known for her 6-foot-9 nine stature, her 7-foot wingspan and her NCAA record-breaking slam dunks. In a New York Times profile published on Thursday, Griner recalled the events surrounding her arrest, subsequent nine-year prison sentence and eventual release in a high-profile prisoner swap at the center of a bitter, contentious rivalry …

Brittney Griner Details Horrors Of Russian Prison: 'I Felt Less Than Human'
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Brittney Griner Details Horrors Of Russian Prison: 'I Felt Less Than Human'

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING Brittney Griner, the WNBA star who was taken prisoner in Russia two years ago over cannabis possession, detailed the harsh prison conditions that made her consider taking her own life in a new interview that aired Wednesday. “I felt less than human,” Griner, who plays for the Phoenix Mercury, told ABC News’ “20/20” host Robin Roberts of …

Brittney Griner says she thought about killing herself during first few weeks in Russian jail
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Brittney Griner says she thought about killing herself during first few weeks in Russian jail

Associated Press  

PHOENIX — WNBA star Brittney Griner said she thought about killing herself during her first few weeks in a Russian jail after her 2022 arrest on drug-related charges. Griner was detained after arriving at a Moscow airport after Russian authorities said a search of her luggage revealed vape cartridges allegedly containing oil derived from cannabis. “I wanted to take my …

Brittney Griner reflects on ‘lapse’ over cannabis vape that led Russian jail time
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Brittney Griner reflects on ‘lapse’ over cannabis vape that led Russian jail time

The Independent  

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Brittney Griner receives season-long WNBA Cares Community Assist Award
1 year, 5 months ago

Brittney Griner receives season-long WNBA Cares Community Assist Award

New York Times  

Phoenix Mercury center Brittney Griner received the WNBA’s season-long WNBA Cares Community Assist Award, the league announced Friday. The WNBA said that Griner received Friday’s award, in part, because of her continued work in “championing the safe return of wrongful detainees overseas” since returning. “Things don’t happen to us, but they happen for us.” GO DEEPER 'Your life can get …

Griner’s WNBA return not a fairytale, but there were still plenty of joyful moments
1 year, 6 months ago

Griner’s WNBA return not a fairytale, but there were still plenty of joyful moments

Associated Press  

PHOENIX — Brittney Griner’s return to the WNBA after nearly 10 months in a Russian prison hasn’t always been the smoothest ride. “It probably sounds like a lot, but that’s my peace.” Griner’s return this season has been widely celebrated around the WNBA and much of the expected vitriol — she was freed as part of a swap for notorious …

Shocking video shows right-wing YouTuber harassing Brittney Griner at airport
1 year, 9 months ago

Shocking video shows right-wing YouTuber harassing Brittney Griner at airport

The Independent  

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‘Day of joy’ as Brittney Griner returns to WNBA
1 year, 10 months ago

‘Day of joy’ as Brittney Griner returns to WNBA

Firstpost  

Los Angeles: Brittney Griner made an emotional return to women’s basketball on Friday, playing her first competitive game in nearly two years following her incarceration in Russia. The result, however, was almost a footnote to an occasion that Phoenix coach Vanessa Nygaard described as a “day of joy.” “All last season I opened every press conference with how many days …

WNBA: Brittney Griner greeted by US VP Harris in return to court
1 year, 10 months ago

WNBA: Brittney Griner greeted by US VP Harris in return to court

The Hindu  

Brittney Griner returned to the WNBA hardwood on Friday night in Los Angeles to cheers from a raucous crowd that included US Vice President Kamala Harris. It felt like the last time I played,” a smiling Griner said of making the shot after missing all of last season while detained in Russia for nearly 10 months. “I definitely feel it, …

‘Day of joy’ as Griner makes WNBA return after Russia ordeal
1 year, 10 months ago

‘Day of joy’ as Griner makes WNBA return after Russia ordeal

Al Jazeera  

Brittney Griner was released from a Russian penal colony in a high-profile prisoner exchange with the US late last year. Griner, who was released by Russia as part of a prisoner swap last year, made her first appearance in a WNBA game in 579 days on Friday evening as the Phoenix Mercury faced the Los Angeles Sparks in a season …

Brittney Griner plays in first WNBA preseason game since detainment in Russia
1 year, 10 months ago

Brittney Griner plays in first WNBA preseason game since detainment in Russia

The Independent  

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Brittney Griner plays first WNBA pre-season game since detainment in Russia
1 year, 10 months ago

Brittney Griner plays first WNBA pre-season game since detainment in Russia

Firstpost  

Griner returned to game action for the first time since a nearly 10-month detainment in Russia on drug-related charges ended with a prisoner swap Phoenix: Brittney Griner strolled down the sideline about 1 1/2 hours before the Phoenix Mercury played Friday night, giving hugs and high-fiving her teammates, coaches and opposing players. “I’m not going to take a day for …

Brittney Griner plays in first WNBA preseason game since detainment in Russia
1 year, 10 months ago

Brittney Griner plays in first WNBA preseason game since detainment in Russia

The Hindu  

Brittney Griner strolled down the sideline about 1 and 1/2 hours before Phoenix Mercury played Friday night and hugged and high-fived her teammates, coaches and opposing players. Griner returned to game action for the first time since a nearly 10-month detainment in Russia on drug-related charges which ended with a prisoner swap in December. The seven-time All-Star, who missed the …

Brittney Griner Returns To Court In First WNBA Action Since Russian Detainment
1 year, 10 months ago

Brittney Griner Returns To Court In First WNBA Action Since Russian Detainment

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING PHOENIX — Brittney Griner strolled down the sideline about 1 1/2 hours before the Phoenix Mercury played Friday night, giving hugs and high-fiving her teammates, coaches and opposing players. “I’m not going to take a day for granted.” Griner returned to game action for the first time since a nearly 10-month detainment in Russia on drug-related charges …

Brittney Griner gets emotional discussing Russian detainment
1 year, 10 months ago

Brittney Griner gets emotional discussing Russian detainment

Associated Press  

PHOENIX — Hope bounced around Brittney Griner like a buoy and an anchor. “A LOT of media in here today.” Griner gained international attention in February 2022, when she was arrested after Russian authorities said a search of her luggage revealed vape cartridges containing cannabis oil. “I’m no stranger to hard times,” Griner said, fighting back tears. “Walking around town …

Brittney Griner gets emotional discussing Russian detainment
1 year, 10 months ago

Brittney Griner gets emotional discussing Russian detainment

The Hindu  

Brittney Griner got emotional quickly. “I’m no stranger to hard times,” Griner said Thursday from the lobby of the Footprint Center, home of the Phoenix Mercury and the NBA’s Phoenix Suns. I just relied on my hard work to get through it.” Griner’s first news conference drew more than 100 people, including Arizona Gov. Griner was arrested in February 2022 …

Watch: Brittney Griner holds first news conference since Russia prison release
1 year, 10 months ago

Watch: Brittney Griner holds first news conference since Russia prison release

The Independent  

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Brittney Griner: Never playing overseas again ‘unless I’m representing my country at the Olympics’
1 year, 11 months ago

Brittney Griner: Never playing overseas again ‘unless I’m representing my country at the Olympics’

New York Times  

After being detained for 10 months in Russia, Phoenix Mercury star Brittney Griner said she will no longer play basketball overseas during the WNBA offseason. “I’m never going overseas to play again unless I’m representing my country at the Olympics,” said Griner, who spoke Thursday in Phoenix at her first news conference since returning to the U.S. in December. Griner’s …

Brittney Griner working on memoir about Russian captivity
1 year, 11 months ago

Brittney Griner working on memoir about Russian captivity

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Saying she is ready to …

Brittney Griner working on memoir about Russian captivity
1 year, 11 months ago

Brittney Griner working on memoir about Russian captivity

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Saying she is ready to share the “unfathomable” experience of being arrested and incarcerated in Russia, basketball star Brittney Griner is working on a memoir that is scheduled for spring 2024. Readers will hear my story and understand why I’m so thankful for the outpouring of support from people across the world.” Griner added that she also …

Brittney Griner Working On Memoir About Russian Captivity
1 year, 11 months ago

Brittney Griner Working On Memoir About Russian Captivity

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING NEW YORK — Saying she is ready to share the “unfathomable” experience of being arrested and incarcerated in Russia, basketball star Brittney Griner is working on a memoir that is scheduled for spring 2024. Brittney Griner appears on stage at the 54th NAACP Image Awards in Pasadena, Calif., on Feb. 25, 2023. via Associated Press “That day …

Brittney Griner to detail ‘unfathomable’ Russian arrest and detention in new memoir
1 year, 11 months ago

Brittney Griner to detail ‘unfathomable’ Russian arrest and detention in new memoir

LA Times  

Brittney Griner announced that she will write a memoir about her arrest and 10-month detention in Russia. Griner will detail the “incredibly challenging 10 months of detainment” in Russia in an upcoming memoir, she announced Tuesday. While Griner’s arrest is at the center of the upcoming book, she said the book is also for other Americans who are imprisoned overseas, …

Brittney Griner asks supporters to advocate for Paul Whelan
2 years, 3 months ago

Brittney Griner asks supporters to advocate for Paul Whelan

Associated Press  

Brittney Griner has asked her supporters in a social media post to advocate for Paul Whelan, a former Marine serving a 16-year prison term in Russia for espionage charges the United States are baseless. The U.S. had sought to secure the release of both Whelan and Griner — the WNBA star detained at a Moscow airport in February for having …

Brittney Griner says she'll play basketball in Arizona again
2 years, 3 months ago

Brittney Griner says she'll play basketball in Arizona again

The Independent  

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Brittney Griner says she will return to playing basketball
2 years, 3 months ago

Brittney Griner says she will return to playing basketball

Al Jazeera  

In first remarks since returning to the US, WNBA star thanks all who pushed for her release from Russian prison. United States basketball star Brittney Griner, who was released from detention in Russia last week, has said she will be back on the court with her Women’s National Basketball Association team next season. The two-time Olympic gold medallist also expressed …

Brittney Griner intends to play for Mercury this season: ‘I look forward to being able to say thank you’
2 years, 3 months ago

Brittney Griner intends to play for Mercury this season: ‘I look forward to being able to say thank you’

New York Times  

Brittney Griner intends to play for the Phoenix Mercury in the upcoming WNBA season after being detained in Russia for nearly nine months, the center said in an Instagram post on Friday. I am grateful to each person who advocated for me.” Griner added: “I also want to make one thing very clear: I intend to play basketball for the …

Brittney Griner's Agent Describes Moment WNBA Star Reunited With Her Wife After Russia Detention
2 years, 3 months ago

Brittney Griner's Agent Describes Moment WNBA Star Reunited With Her Wife After Russia Detention

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING Brittney Griner’s agent has described the moment the WNBA star and her wife, Cherelle Griner, were reunited in a Texas airplane hangar after a harrowing 10 months apart. Then Griner disembarked the plane, walked into the hangar and shared an extended embrace with Cherelle while U.S. officials stood about 20 yards away, Colas said. The couple then …

Brittney Griner undecided on WNBA return, agent says
2 years, 3 months ago

Brittney Griner undecided on WNBA return, agent says

The Hindu  

When, or if, Brittney Griner plans to return to the WNBA and the Phoenix Mercury, is undecided, her agent told ESPN. Lindsay Kagawa Colas, speaking about Griner’s first days since her release from a Russian penal colony, said Griner grabbed a basketball on Sunday for the first time since she was taken into custody in February. Griner was released from …

Brittney Griner back on US soil after Russian prisoner swap for American basketball star
2 years, 3 months ago

Brittney Griner back on US soil after Russian prisoner swap for American basketball star

ABC  

Brittney Griner has returned to the United States, nearly 10 months after the basketball star's detention in Russia made her the most high-profile American jailed abroad and set off a political firestorm. Key points: Brittney Griner was seen getting off a plane that landed at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland in Texas US officials say Griner will be offered specialised medical …

US basketball star Brittney Griner arrives home after Russia prisoner swap
2 years, 3 months ago

US basketball star Brittney Griner arrives home after Russia prisoner swap

Firstpost  

Griner, a two-time Olympic gold medalist, WNBA champion and LGBTQ trailblazer, was arrested at a Moscow airport against a backdrop of soaring tensions over Ukraine. Washington: American basketball star Brittney Griner arrived in the United States Friday morning after she was released from a Russian prison in exchange for an arms dealer known as the “Merchant of Death.” Griner, 32, …

Brittney Griner back home in US after Russian prisoner swap
2 years, 3 months ago

Brittney Griner back home in US after Russian prisoner swap

The Hindu  

American basketball star Brittney Griner returned to the United States early Friday after being freed in a high-profile prisoner exchange following nearly 10 months in detention in Russia. American basketball star Brittney Griner gets out of a plane after landing at the JBSA-Kelly Field Annex runway on December 9, 2022 in San Antonio | Photo Credit: AFP Griner is a …

Explained: Who is Brittney Griner, the US basketball star released from a Russian prison?
2 years, 3 months ago

Explained: Who is Brittney Griner, the US basketball star released from a Russian prison?

Firstpost  

Before being arrested by Russian authorities for possessing cannabis oil in February, Brittney Griner had an amazing career in basketball, winning two Olympic gold medals for the American team. After 10 long months, she now returns home after a prisoner swap with Moscow for arms dealer Viktor Bout A nightmare that lasted for 10 long months has come to an …

Griner freed: WNBA star swapped for Russian, heads home
2 years, 3 months ago

Griner freed: WNBA star swapped for Russian, heads home

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — American basketball star Brittney Griner headed home Thursday night, freed from Russian prison in exchange for the U.S. releasing notorious Russian arms dealer Viktor Bout in the culmination of an eight-month saga of high diplomacy and dashed hopes. “She’s safe, she’s on a plane, she’s on her way home,” Biden said from the White House, where he was …

Brittney Griner released in US-Russia prisoner swap for arms dealer Viktor Bout
2 years, 3 months ago

Brittney Griner released in US-Russia prisoner swap for arms dealer Viktor Bout

ABC  

Russia has freed WNBA star Brittney Griner in a dramatic high-level prisoner exchange, with the US releasing Russian arms dealer Viktor Bout, American officials say. Key points: US President Joe Biden had confirmed WNBA basketballer Brittney Griner is on her way to the US Griner was released by Russia in return for the US release of arms dealer Viktor Bout …

Brittney Griner’s ordeal made WNBA overseas players trepidatious, now they’re celebrating
2 years, 3 months ago

Brittney Griner’s ordeal made WNBA overseas players trepidatious, now they’re celebrating

New York Times  

In No Offseason, The Athletic follows the paths of women’s basketball players after their WNBA seasons’ end and their travels begin. “It could have been somebody else.” Howard added that although she’s playing in Istanbul right now, she didn’t want to play a full season in the transcontinental city because the Griner “situation was mentally draining.” She’s spent the fall …

Brittney Griner back on U.S. soil after Russian prisoner swap
2 years, 3 months ago

Brittney Griner back on U.S. soil after Russian prisoner swap

LA Times  

WNBA star Brittney Griner deplanes in San Antonio on Friday after her release in a prisoner swap with Russia. Asked whether more such swaps could happen, Russian President Vladimir Putin said Friday that “everything is possible,” noting that “compromises have been found” to clear the way for Thursday’s exchange. Biden’s authorization to release Bout, the Russian felon once nicknamed “the …

Brittney Griner’s wife Cherelle vows to fight for Paul Whelan as she celebrates WNBA star’s release
2 years, 3 months ago

Brittney Griner’s wife Cherelle vows to fight for Paul Whelan as she celebrates WNBA star’s release

The Independent  

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Saudi’s MBS and UAE led mediation in Brittney Griner’s prisoner swap, Middle Eastern nations claim
2 years, 3 months ago

Saudi’s MBS and UAE led mediation in Brittney Griner’s prisoner swap, Middle Eastern nations claim

The Independent  

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Brittney Griner: Athletes, NBA players and teammates rejoice at ‘BG’s’ release: ‘She’s coming home’
2 years, 3 months ago

Brittney Griner: Athletes, NBA players and teammates rejoice at ‘BG’s’ release: ‘She’s coming home’

The Independent  

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US Basketball star Brittney Griner freed in US-Russia prisoner swap – Firstpost
2 years, 3 months ago

US Basketball star Brittney Griner freed in US-Russia prisoner swap – Firstpost

Firstpost  

The sports star was arrested this February on charges of smuggling drugs. The Biden administration had since been working to get Griner back via a prisoner swap President Joe Biden said Thursday that US women’s basketball star Brittney Griner is “on her way home” after being freed from Russia in a prisoner swap. pic.twitter.com/FmHgfzrcDT — President Biden December 8, 2022 …

Brittney Griner’s career on and off the basketball court
2 years, 3 months ago

Brittney Griner’s career on and off the basketball court

The Hindu  

WNBA star Brittney Griner was freed by Russia on Thursday in a dramatic high-level prisoner exchange with the US, which released notorious Russian arms dealer Viktor Bout in return. WNBA star Griner freed in prisoner swap; US releases Russian arms dealer Bout Here is a timeline of key events in Griner’s career on and off the basketball court: October 18, …

Russia frees US basketball star Brittney Griner in prisoner swap for arms dealer Viktor Bout
2 years, 3 months ago

Russia frees US basketball star Brittney Griner in prisoner swap for arms dealer Viktor Bout

Raw Story  

Russia freed WNBA star Brittney Griner on Thursday in a dramatic high-level prisoner exchange, with the U.S. releasing notorious Russian arms dealer Viktor Bout, American officials said. Even so, the fact that the deal was a one-for-one swap was a surprise given that U.S. officials had for months expressed their their determination to bring home both Griner and Paul Whelan, …

WNBA star Griner freed in prisoner swap; US releases Russian arms dealer Bout
2 years, 3 months ago

WNBA star Griner freed in prisoner swap; US releases Russian arms dealer Bout

The Hindu  

Russia freed WNBA star Brittney Griner on Thursday in a dramatic high-level prisoner exchange, with the U.S. releasing notorious Russian arms dealer Viktor Bout, American officials said. Even so, the fact that the deal was a one-for-one swap was a surprise given that U.S. officials had for months expressed their their determination to bring home both Griner and Paul Whelan, …

Russia Frees US Basketball Star Brittney Griner in Exchange for Arms Dealer Viktor Bout
2 years, 3 months ago

Russia Frees US Basketball Star Brittney Griner in Exchange for Arms Dealer Viktor Bout

News 18  

US basketball player Brittney Griner was set free by Russia in a one-for-one prisoner swap for international arms dealer Viktor Bout, CBS News reported citing American officials on Thursday. pic.twitter.com/FmHgfzrcDT — President Biden December 8, 2022 Viktor Bout is a notorious arms dealer who was languishing in American prison for the last 12 years. CBS News said that Joe Biden …

‘She’s on a plane home’: Biden on Brittney Griner released from Russian custody
2 years, 3 months ago

‘She’s on a plane home’: Biden on Brittney Griner released from Russian custody

The Hindu  

Russia freed WNBA star Brittney Griner on Thursday in a dramatic prisoner exchange, as the U.S. released notorious Russian arms dealer Viktor Bout but failed to win freedom for another American, Paul Whelan, who has been jailed for nearly four years. “She’s safe, she’s on a plane, she’s on her way home,” Biden said from the White House, where he …

A look at Brittney Griner’s career on, off basketball court
2 years, 3 months ago

A look at Brittney Griner’s career on, off basketball court

Associated Press  

A timeline of key events in Brittney Griner’s career on and off the basketball court: Oct. 18, 1990: Brittney Griner was born in Houston. 2011-12: Led Baylor to a 40-0 record and earned Associated Press Player of the Year honors averaging 23.2 points, 9.4 rebounds and 5 blocks. Aug. 8, 2021: Helped U.S. win seventh consecutive Olympic gold medal at …

A look at Brittney Griner's career on, off basketball court
2 years, 3 months ago

A look at Brittney Griner's career on, off basketball court

The Independent  

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