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Griner’s Detention Showed the Strength and the Struggle in Women’s Sports

The W.N.B.A.’s players and fans pushed furiously for Brittney Griner’s release from a Russian penal colony, but her plight also highlighted gender inequities in sports.

By Shauntel Lowe

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What We Know About Brittney Griner’s Case in Russia

The W.N.B.A. star had been detained in Russia on drug charges for nearly 10 months before she was released in a prisoner swap on Thursday.

By Tania Ganguli Jonathan Abrams and Emma Bubola

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Brittney Griner’s WNBA Impact Is Clear As Fans Await Word from Russia

Griner, one of the world’s best basketball players, was believed to have been detained in Russia on what customs officials described as drug charges. Fans are worried.

By mosaec

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What We Know About Brittney Griner’s Detention in Russia

The W.N.B.A. star was stopped at an airport outside Moscow and accused of carrying hashish oil in her luggage. But much about the case remains unclear.

By mosaec