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PublishedApril 5, 2023
Maine Voices: Greatness in women’s basketball? It’s nothing new
Women athletes have been dazzling on the court for over a hundred years.
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PublishedJuly 27, 2022
In rare contact, U.S. offers Russia deal for Brittney Griner, Paul Whelan
The secretary of state did not offer details on the proposed deal, which was offered weeks ago, though it is unclear if it will be enough for Russia to release the Americans.
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PublishedJuly 14, 2022
WNBA’s Brittney Griner gets support at trial in Russia from character witnesses
The head of the Russian club she plays for in the offseason and a teammate from that squad testify in support of her character and what she has meant for women’s basketball in that country.
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PublishedJune 27, 2022
WNBA star Brittney Griner goes on trial Friday in Russia
WNBA star Brittney Griner appeared in a court near Moscow that ordered her trial on cannabis possession charges to begin Friday, about 4 1/2 months after she was arrested at an airport while returning to play for a Russian team.
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PublishedJune 14, 2022
WNBA star Brittney Griner to remain in Russian custody for at least 18 more days
A Russian court extended Griner’s detention through at least July 2, ABC News reported, citing Russian state media outlet Tass.
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PublishedApril 21, 2022
Two months after U.S. Olympian’s arrest in Russia, mystery surrounds her case
WNBA All-Star Brittney Griner was detained at a Moscow airport in mid-February after Russian authorities said a search of her luggage revealed vape cartridges that allegedly contained oil derived from cannabis.
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PublishedApril 1, 2022
American Olympian, imprisoned in Russia, gets support from USA Basketball teammates
Brittney Griner, one of many stars who play in Russia during the WNBA offseason, was detained after arriving at a Moscow airport in mid-February.