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Phoenix Mercury star center Brittney Griner has been detained in Russia since February after finding marijuana concentrate hashish oil in the vape cartridges in her luggage, much to the anger of the WNBA stars such as A’ja Wilson, Sue Bird, and Kelsey Plum. Later in August, she was found guilty on drug charges and was […]

NBA icon Dennis Rodman made headlines over the weekend after he revealed his plan to travel to Russia and help in the Brittney Griner case. Unfortunately, it looks like he’s no longer pushing through with his move. According to an ABC report, Rodman has reversed course and clarified that there are no current plans for […]

Brittney Griner is still in Russian prison and the U.S. is trying to get her back to the States. Rumors of a prisoner swap have been made public but nothing has come to fruition. But there is one man who may be able to save the day… Dennis Rodman. Rodman, a highly controversial former NBA […]

Former NBA player Dennis Rodman said Saturday he will visit Russia in hopes of securing the release of detained Phoenix Mercury star Britney Griner. The five-time NBA champion told NBC News’ Jonathan Allen in Washington D.C. that he has received “permission” to travel to Russia to “help” Griner. “I got permission to go to Russia […]

Brittney Griner’s lawyers have filed an appeal of the nine-year Russian prison sentence she received in early August, according to Russian news agencies via ESPN. Griner’s defense team had 10 days after the sentencing to appeal, which was expected to be filed after the conviction came down on Aug. 4. Lawyer Maria Blagovolina and co-counsel Alexander […]

WNBA star Brittney Griner was recently sentenced to nine years in Russian prison after getting detained with vape cartridges with cannabis oil in a Moscow airport in February. The United States has been working to bring Griner home and is currently in negotiations with Russia on a prisoner swap. The initial proposal reportedly featured Brittney […]

WNBA star Brittney Griner has been sentenced to nine years in prison for drug possession in Russia, but United States President Joe Biden has vowed that he’ll do his best to get the athlete released along with former Marine Paul Whelan. Billionaire and Tesla CEO Elon Musk, however, couldn’t help but question Biden and his […]

Phoenix Mercury superstar Skylar Diggins-Smith shared a brutally honest take on Brittney Griner. Griner was recently sentenced to nine years in Russian prison. The USA is working to try and get her back in the States. The idea of a prisoner swap has been floated around. But for now, Griner remains in Russia. Diggins-Smith said […]

Detained WNBA star Brittney Griner was sentenced to nine years in prison by a Russian judge for drug charges stemming from an incident in a Moscow airport back in February. Many spoke out about the harsh sentence, including United States president Joe Biden and Secretary of State Antony Blinken. Biden again vowed to do everything […]

In a development that was widely expected but nonetheless shocking, the Russian court sentenced American basketball star Brittney Griner to nine years of jail time after she got convicted Thursday of deliberately smuggling drugs into Russia. Reactions to Grittney’s sentencing have since flooded media spheres, especially on Twitter where many NBA stars, including the likes […]

On Thursday, news broke that WNBA star Brittney Griner was convicted and sentenced to nine years in a Russian prison. That left people from around the world shocked and disgusted. Griner was convicted of possession and deliberately smuggling drugs into Russia. She is seen as being a pawn used by Russia amid their war with […]

Phoenix Mercury star Brittney Griner was handed a nine-year prison sentence along with a fine in Russian court on Thursday after being detained since February. WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert and NBA Commissioner Adam Silver released a joint statement on the sentence shortly after the ruling. “Today’s verdict and sentencing is unjustified and unfortunate, but not […]

Brittney Griner was found guilty on drug possession and smuggling charges in a courtroom in Russia on Thursday. Griner was sentenced to nine years in prison and a $16,500 fine (1,000,000 rubles). Following the decision in Russia, President Joe Biden released a statement critical of the verdict, calling it “unacceptable” and calling on Russia to […]

WNBA star Brittney Griner has been found guilty on charges of drug possession by a court in Russia on Thursday, according to CBC News. Griner has been sentenced to nine years in prison and will also be fined one million rubles, or $16,500 USD, according to ESPN’s TJ Quinn. Prosecutors were reportedly pushing for a […]

Russia laid the hammer down on Thursday as prosecutors demanded that WNBA star Brittney Griner be sentenced to 9.5 years in prison after being found with cannabis oil back in February at a Moscow airport. It has been a long saga to this point and the United States government has also gotten involved, with President […]

The trial in Russia for detained WNBA star Brittney Griner has taken yet another big turn. Making their closing arguments as the trial winds down, prosecutors in Russia have called for a 9.5-year prison sentence for Griner, as reported by the Associated Press. Russian prosecutors asked a court outside Moscow to sentence American basketball star […]

WNBA star Brittney Griner could potentially be on her way back home to the United States soon as Joe Biden and the White House negotiate a swap deal with Russia involving Griner and an arms dealer who is currently imprisoned in the US. But, former President Donald Trump believes Griner doesn’t deserve to return to […]

WNBA star Brittney Griner remains in detainment in Russia after she was found with a weed pen several months ago in Moscow. But, it appears she could be coming back home to the USA very soon. US Congressman Colin Allred spoke to TMZ Sports on Friday and revealed they’ve made a “very good” offer to […]

The United States government has been doing everything it can of late to facilitate the release of WNBA star Brittney Griner. The 31-year-old has been detained in Russia for nearly five months now over allegedly false drug charges, and despite the government’s effort, there appears to be minimal progress with regard to her release. Confirming […]

Brittney Griner’s path back to home seems to be in the works. After months of detainment in Russia following an arrest at the Sheremetyevo International Airport for being in possession of vape cartridges containing cannabis oil, the United States has a plan to get her home. The United States proposed a prisoner swap involving Griner […]

The United States is ramping up efforts to bring Brittney Griner home. The WNBA star has been detained in Russia following her arrest at an airport back in February. President Joe Biden has reportedly proposed a swap of prisoners with Russia in order to secure Griner’s release. CNN indicates that Biden and the United States […]

It’s been months since the fateful day that shook up Brittney Griner’s life, leading to her highly-publicized arrest in Russia. While the judicial system is – as it is anywhere in the world – a slow-moving entity, the day in question back on February 17 went by fast for Griner, who dealt with a whirlwind […]

As Brittney Griner continues to await her fate from the Russian judicial system, she’s feeling the full effects as life continues to press forward outside the cell that holds her. She knows that applies even to her most ardent supporter – Griner’s wife Cherelle. Cherelle Griner just recently graduated from law school and is ready […]

WNBA star Brittney Griner remains detained in Russia after being found with a weed pen in Moscow several months ago. At the ESPYs on Wednesday, a lot of athletes made a point of highlighting that the United States government must bring her home. That clearly upset Russia. On Thursday, a spokesperson for the Russian government […]

LeBron James has been on the receiving end of some criticism after his recent comments on Brittney Griner went viral. The Los Angeles Lakers superstar appeared to take a shot at the United States government by saying that if he were in Griner’s position, LeBron wouldn’t even be sure if he wanted to come back […]

On Sunday, players from around the WNBA paid tribute to Brittney Griner by dawning her jersey during the second half of the 2022 WNBA All-Star Game. It was a touching scene as her colleagues offered their full support to Griner, who herself has been jailed in Russia for five months now. Griner caught wind of […]

Detained WNBA star Brittney Griner’s trial in Russia continued on Friday, with a major bombshell dropped by her lawyer. Griner has been detained since March on drug charges after vape canisters containing cannabis oil were discovered in her luggage at a Moscow airport. Well, Griner’s lawyer provided the court with a doctor’s letter, which recommended […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James recently found himself in hot water after he made some interesting comments about Brittney Griner’s detainment in Russia. The King essentially said Griner should be questioning if she should even want to return to America after they failed to go to bat for her in her brutal court trial. […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James drew the ire of some for his controversial comments on WNBA star Brittney Griner, who has been detained in Russia since March. James said that Griner should question if she even wants to return to America while wondering out loud, “how can she feel America has her back?” The […]

It’s been nearly 150 days since Brittney Griner has been detained in a Russian prison over drug charges. The WNBA star recently pleaded guilty to the said charges during her trial, which has now further extended her sentence. Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James has shared his brutally honest thoughts on Griner’s situation in Russia, […]

Brittney Griner has appeared in every All-Star Game of her career since being selected with the first overall pick of the 2013 draft until this weekend. The 2022 WNBA All-Star Game is proceeding in Chicago without her, unfortunately, as the Phoenix Mercury superstar remains wrongfully detained in Russia. As support for Griner’s release and return […]

Phoenix Mercury star Brittney Griner pleaded guilty days ago to bringing hashish oil into Russia, and part of this strategy was to help facilitate a prisoner swap to bring Griner home. It was also a recognition that she almost certainly would not have been acquitted, so the guilty plea moves the ball forward. She faces […]

Bradley Beal’s contract extension should be a cause of celebration for the Washington Wizards star. The multi-time All-Star nabbed a gargantuan extension that ensures that he and his family will be set for life in the future. Despite that, though, the star finds it hard to be excited about his new deal. The reason? Well, […]

Brittney Griner’s current detainment in Russia has been one of the biggest talking points in American politics as of late. An arrest for possession of a vape pen led to a high-profile case that involves the strained ties between the US and Russia. Now, it seems like the conclusion to this saga is reaching its […]

It’s been nearly half a year since news of Brittney Griner’s arrest in Russia broke out. The former WNBA superstar was arrested on charges of drug possession after a vape pen was confiscated from her at the airport. Since then, many of her fellow American sports figures have pleaded for the government to work on […]

Brittney Griner’s situation in Russia is going from bad to worse. On Thursday, it was reported that the WNBA star had pleaded guilty to drug charges in Russia and is now facing up to 10 years in prison. Memphis Grizzlies superstar Ja Morant is well aware of the developments in Griner’s case, and he just […]

WNBA star Brittney Griner’s trial in Russia received a huge update when the Phoenix Mercury’s seven-time All-Star pled guilty to drug charges in a Moscow court on Thursday. Griner told the judge that there was no intent and that “she didn’t want to break the law.” United States Secretary of State Antony Blinken sent out […]

Brittney Griner has pleaded guilty to the drug charges she faces in Russia. The WNBA star was arrested in February this year after being caught with hashish oil at Sheremetyevo International Airport, located near Moscow. After months of uncertainty and speculation, it seems like her legal team decided that this was the best course of […]

“Please don’t forget about me.” Those were the words of Brittney Griner, the WNBA star detained in Russia over criminal drug charges, in a letter to United States president Joe Biden on the 4th of July. Griner has been detained since March, with a trial currently ongoing. On Wednesday, Biden and vice president Kamala Harris […]