KHIMKI, Russia — The American basketball star Brittney Griner He reappeared in court Tuesday for his cannabis possession trial amid US diplomatic efforts to secure his release. During the hearing, prosecutors called in a state narcotics expert who analyzed cannabis found in Griner’s luggage. His defense presented a specialist who questioned the analysis, claiming that … Read more
He is one of the great friendships in sports. But the longest rivalry between best friends in WNBA history is coming to an end. Sue Bird of the Seattle Storm, in her 19th and final WNBA season, and Diana Taurasi of the Phoenix Mercury, in her 18th season, meet Friday (10 p.m. ET, NBA TV) … Read more
CHICAGO — Jonquel Jones from the Connecticut Sun, Rhyne Howard of the Atlanta Dream, sabrina ionscu of the New York Liberty and Courtney Vandersloot The Chicago Sky headline the eight-player roster that will participate in Saturday’s Skills Challenge as part of the WNBA All-Star Weekend, the league said Friday. Jones was the league’s Most Valuable … Read more
With the Seattle Storm pulling away on Wednesday night to defeat the WNBA-leading Las Vegas Aces 88-78, Seattle’s point guard, Sue Birdposted her 324th career win and became the winningest player in league history, according to ESPN Stats & Information research. Bird, who announced earlier this month that this will be his last season in … Read more
MOSCOW — More than four months after she was arrested at a Moscow airport for alleged possession of cannabis, a Russian court has set the start date for the trial of American basketball star Brittney Griner for this Friday, July 1. The Phoenix Mercury star has also been ordered to remain in custody for the … Read more
NEW YORK — Brittney Griner will have a berth in the WNBA All-Star Game, being named an honorary starter Wednesday by Commissioner Cathy Engelbert. Griner has been detained in Russia since February 17 after authorities at an airport outside Moscow said she had vape cartridges containing cannabis oil in her bag. “During every season of … Read more
WASHINGTON — A phone call between the imprisoned WNBA star Brittney Griner and his wife, Cherelle Griner were rescheduled after an earlier attempt to connect on the couple’s anniversary failed due to an “unfortunate mistake,” Biden administration officials said Tuesday. instagram/cherelletgriner State Department spokesman Ned Price said last weekend’s original call could not be completed … Read more
They are three of the best players in the history of women’s basketball. Each of them has won multiple WNBA championships and Olympic gold medals, helped grow the league and broke WNBA records. And one of them turns 40 on Saturday. Diana Taurasi, Sylvia Fowles Y Sue Bird have redefined several statistical categories in the … Read more
If something has distinguished Candace Parker throughout his collegiate and professional career on the courts has been his determination. She dominated in the NCAA and continues to shine and be one of the biggest influences in the WNBA, even guiding the Chicago Sky to their first championship last year. Many girls are now basketball players … Read more
The Los Angeles Sparks have fired head coach and general manager Derek Fisher and named assistant Fred Williams as his interim replacement on the bench. Signed before the 2019 season, Fisher went 54-46 overall with the Sparks. The organization said it will begin the search for a new general manager immediately. Derek Fisher AP Photo/Damian … Read more
