“Russia is eliminated from Group H and Belarus is eliminated from Group B of the European Qualifiers for the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023,” FIBA reported. The International Federation of Associated Basketball (FIBA) ratified the separation of Russia and Belarus “indefinitely” in all its competitions due to the warlike conflict that Ukraine suffers. “No FIBA … Read more
Brittney Griner is detained in Moscow after they reported finding vape cartridges allegedly containing cannabis oil in her luggage. Still in jail, she awaits trial next month on charges that could carry up to 10 years in prison. (Photo: AP/Chase Stevens) The Russian state media have assured that it is very likely that in an … Read more
MOSCOW – The WNBA star’s lawyer, Brittney Grinersaid on Friday that his detention in Russia was extended by a month. Griner’s attorney, Alexander Boykov, told The Associated Press that he believed the relatively short length of detention indicated the case would come to trial soon. Griner has been detained for nearly three months. At the … Read more
Brittney Griner is probably the best female basketball player of all time. She has been detained in Russia since February and the Russian authorities have extended her detention for another month. Griner, 31, was arrested on February 17 – although the arrest was confirmed in March – after Moscow airport officials allegedly will find cannabis … Read more
While the seven-time All-Star of the WNBA, Brittney Grinerentering her 55th day in Russian custody, the WNBA Players Association has a new message amid concerns about her safety and mental health. Nneka Ogwumike abcnews Nneka Ogwumikepresident of the WNBA Women’s Players Association and player for the LA Sparks, joined the program good morning america from … Read more
The US basketball player Brittney Griner will remain under arrest Moscow for at least two more months after a court granted investigators an extension, according to the Russian state news agency. “The court granted the request of the investigation and extended the period of detention of the American citizen Griner until May 19,” the court … Read more
US officials visited the basketball player Brittney Griner for the first time since it was arrested on Russia for charges of drug possession. State Department spokesman Ned Price said she was in “good condition” when a US Embassy official visited her on Wednesday. “In the last few hours, an official from our embassy has had … Read more
The arrest of the American basketball star Brittney Griner in Russia for the possession of cartridges with cannabis-derived oil has been extended until May 19, according to the Russian state news agency TASS. . TASS reported that the Moscow region’s Khimkinsky court ruled in favor of detaining the seven-time WNBA All-Star for at least two … Read more
The US basketball player Brittney Griner will remain under arrest Moscow for at least two more months after a court granted investigators an extension, according to the Russian state news agency. “The court granted the request of the investigation and extended the period of detention of the American citizen Griner until May 19,” the court … Read more
March 17, 2022 – 8:03 PM Griner, two-time Olympic gold medalist and WNBA champion, was arrested with “vaping material and a liquid that had a particular smell” A Russian court on Thursday decided to extend the arrest of American basketball star Brittney until May 19. Grinerarrested in February at the Moscow airport and suspected of … Read more
