Supporters of the W.N.B.A. star had watched with dismay as her situation appeared to worsen over the summer. Now they are celebrating her release.
Category: Phoenix Mercury
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With Brittney Griner’s Release, Anxiety turns to Relief
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WNBA and More Sports Figures Celebrate Brittney Griner’s Release
The New York Times – Sports:Brianna Turner, a Phoenix Mercury teammate, thanked “every single person that kept Brittney Griner’s name alive.” Another teammate, Shey Peddy, said the situation went from “FREE BG to BG is FREE!!”
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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.
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Russia Says It Has U.S. Women’s Basketball Player in Custody
The player was said to have had drug paraphernalia in her luggage at an airport that serves Moscow. A Russian news agency identified the player as W.N.B.A. center Brittney Griner.