WNBA to honor Brittney Griner with league-wide floor decals
Russian authorities said a search of Brittney Griner's luggage revealed vape cartridges that allegedly contained oil derived from cannabis, which could carry a maximum penalty of 10 years in prison. She has a hearing set for May 19.
Russian authorities said a search of Brittney Griner's luggage revealed vape cartridges that allegedly contained oil derived from cannabis, which could carry a maximum penalty of 10 years in prison. She has a hearing set for May 19.
Brittney Griner's Heart and Sole shoe drive held in her honor while she's detained in Russia
Brittney Griner's Heart and Sole shoe drive partners with the Phoenix Rescue Mission to distribute shoes to those in need. The drive is being held in all 12 WNBA markets this year.
Brittney Griner's Heart and Sole shoe drive partners with the Phoenix Rescue Mission to distribute shoes to those in need. The drive is being held in all 12 WNBA markets this year.
Brittney Griner arrest: Ex-Pentagon official questions validity of accusations
Britney Griner has been held in Russia for more than a month over allegations she was carrying vape cartridges containing oils derived from cannabis through a Moscow airport in February.
Britney Griner has been held in Russia for more than a month over allegations she was carrying vape cartridges containing oils derived from cannabis through a Moscow airport in February.
Brittney Griner visited by US Embassy official in Russia, State Department says
WNBA star Brittney Griner, who remains detained near Moscow, is said “to be in good condition" after a U.S. Embassy official was allowed to visit with her.
WNBA star Brittney Griner, who remains detained near Moscow, is said “to be in good condition" after a U.S. Embassy official was allowed to visit with her.
Brittney Griner could spend 5 years in Russian labor camp, expert says
Brittney Griner has not been seen since she was arrested in Russia last month after Russian officials allegedly found vape cartridges in her luggage and accused her of attempting to smuggle drugs into the country.
Brittney Griner has not been seen since she was arrested in Russia last month after Russian officials allegedly found vape cartridges in her luggage and accused her of attempting to smuggle drugs into the country.
Phoenix Mercury's Brittney Griner to be detained in Russia until May: report
The Phoenix Mercury player had been detained at a Moscow airport after a drug-sniffing dog reportedly found vapes with cannabis oil in her luggage.
The Phoenix Mercury player had been detained at a Moscow airport after a drug-sniffing dog reportedly found vapes with cannabis oil in her luggage.
Can diplomatic efforts work to free WNBA star Brittney Griner?
Efforts are continuing to free Houston-native and WNBA all-star Brittney Griner from Russian detention. She was taken into custody, before the invasion of Ukraine, as she entered the country to play basketball and is now accused of smuggling hashish-oil into the country.
Efforts are continuing to free Houston-native and WNBA all-star Brittney Griner from Russian detention. She was taken into custody, before the invasion of Ukraine, as she entered the country to play basketball and is now accused of smuggling hashish-oil into the country.
Brittney Griner arrest in midst of Russia-Ukraine war 'kind of a perfect storm,' sports attorney says
Brittney Griner was detained in February at a Moscow airport for allegedly carrying vape cartridges that Russian officials claimed had oils derived from cannabis in them. She faces 10 years in prison if convicted.
Brittney Griner was detained in February at a Moscow airport for allegedly carrying vape cartridges that Russian officials claimed had oils derived from cannabis in them. She faces 10 years in prison if convicted.
Brittney Griner arrest: GOP congressmen urge Biden admin to stand up to 'bully' Putin amid star's detention
In a letter to President Joe Biden and Secretary of State Antony Blinken, U.S. Reps. Byron Donalds, R-Fla., and Burgess Owens, R-Utah acknowledged WNBA star Brittney Griner may have violated Russian law but wrote that her detention since sometime in February was concerning given the deteriorating geopolitical climate.
In a letter to President Joe Biden and Secretary of State Antony Blinken, U.S. Reps. Byron Donalds, R-Fla., and Burgess Owens, R-Utah acknowledged WNBA star Brittney Griner may have violated Russian law but wrote that her detention since sometime in February was concerning given the deteriorating geopolitical climate.
WNBA star Brittney Griner's wife thanks fans for their support, asks for privacy after player's arrest
Phoenix Mercury star Brittney Griner was arrested at a Moscow airport after Russian authorities said a search of her luggage revealed vape cartridges.
Phoenix Mercury star Brittney Griner was arrested at a Moscow airport after Russian authorities said a search of her luggage revealed vape cartridges.
Phoenix Mercury's Brittney Griner jailed in Russia after vapes found in luggage: reports
Phoenix Mercury player and WNBA All-Star Brittney Griner has been jailed in Russia after vape cartridges were found in her luggage at a Moscow airport, according to multiple reports.
Phoenix Mercury player and WNBA All-Star Brittney Griner has been jailed in Russia after vape cartridges were found in her luggage at a Moscow airport, according to multiple reports.
Phoenix Mercury part ways with coach Brondello after finals run
Sandy Brondello is out as the Phoenix Mercury's coach after leading the team to the WNBA Finals in her eighth season.
Sandy Brondello is out as the Phoenix Mercury's coach after leading the team to the WNBA Finals in her eighth season.
WNBA star Candace Parker pays tribute to Kobe, Gigi Bryant after Sky's championship
Chicago Sky star Candace Parker paid tribute to Kobe Bryant after she helped the team to the franchise’s first WNBA championship on Sunday.
Chicago Sky star Candace Parker paid tribute to Kobe Bryant after she helped the team to the franchise’s first WNBA championship on Sunday.
Chicago wins first WNBA title with 80-74 win over Phoenix
Allie Quigley scored 26 points and Parker added 16 points, 13 rebounds and five assists and Chicago beat the Phoenix Mercury 80-74 on Sunday in Game 4.
Allie Quigley scored 26 points and Parker added 16 points, 13 rebounds and five assists and Chicago beat the Phoenix Mercury 80-74 on Sunday in Game 4.
Phoenix Mercury even WNBA Finals with 91-86 overtime win over Chicago Sky
Phoenix's WNBA team tied up the series with a 91-86 win over the Chicago Sky, in Game 2 of the WNBA Finals.
Phoenix's WNBA team tied up the series with a 91-86 win over the Chicago Sky, in Game 2 of the WNBA Finals.
Sky open WNBA Finals with 91-77 win over Mercury
Brittney Griner had 20 points and Diana Taurasi 17 for the Mercury, who pulled within eight late before running out of steam and time.
Brittney Griner had 20 points and Diana Taurasi 17 for the Mercury, who pulled within eight late before running out of steam and time.
Taurasi leads Phoenix Mercury past Aces to advance to WNBA Finals
The Phoenix Mercury beat the Las Vegas Aces 87-84 in Game 5 of the semifinals Friday night to advance to the WNBA Finals for the first time since 2014.
The Phoenix Mercury beat the Las Vegas Aces 87-84 in Game 5 of the semifinals Friday night to advance to the WNBA Finals for the first time since 2014.
Aces rout Mercury 93-76 to even WNBA semifinals at 2-all
The Aces got off to a good start for the first time in three games and ran away from the Mercury with a 26-2 run to begin the third quarter.
The Aces got off to a good start for the first time in three games and ran away from the Mercury with a 26-2 run to begin the third quarter.
Mercury beat Aces 87-60 to take 2-1 lead in WNBA semifinals
The Mercury got off to another fast start and never let up, winning a second straight rout as members of the NBA’s Phoenix Suns cheered from the front row of Arizona State’s Desert Financial Arena.
The Mercury got off to another fast start and never let up, winning a second straight rout as members of the NBA’s Phoenix Suns cheered from the front row of Arizona State’s Desert Financial Arena.
Record night for Taurasi, Mercury in Game 2 rout over Aces
“We brought a different mindset to the game, an aggression,” Taurasi said. “That’s what these games come down to. In Game 1, they were the aggressors. They played more physical. Today we did that and sustained that for long periods.”
“We brought a different mindset to the game, an aggression,” Taurasi said. “That’s what these games come down to. In Game 1, they were the aggressors. They played more physical. Today we did that and sustained that for long periods.”