Cherelle Griner, the wife of Brittney Griner, said the last time she heard her wife’s voice was on February 17, the day the WNBA star was detained in Russia. Now, Cherelle Griner said she hopes her voice reaches United States President Joe Biden. “There’s one person who can go get her, and that’s our president,” … Read more
Cherelle Griner, the wife of Brittney Griner, said the last time she heard her wife’s voice was on February 17, the day the WNBA star was detained in Russia. Now, Cherelle Griner said she hopes her voice reaches United States President Joe Biden. “There’s one person who can go get her, and that’s our president,” … 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
The US government now believes WNBA star Brittney Griner was wrongfully detained by the Russian government, signaling a significant change in how officials will try to bring her home, sources familiar with the matter told ESPN. with your case. Officials and other sources close to Griner’s case declined to say what led to the change … Read more
PHOENIX — There will be a conspicuous and imposing absence for the Phoenix Mercury on Friday night in their 2022 WNBA season opener — and beyond. Friday’s game against the Las Vegas Aces will be Phoenix’s first without Brittney Griner, widely considered the most dominant center in women’s basketball in the world. Griner has been … Read more
UNCASVILLE, Conn. — For the first time in years, the 2021 WNBA Most Valuable Player, Jonquel Jonesstepped onto the floor at Mohegan Sun Arena this week to open training camp with the Connecticut Sun, a marked change from previous summers, when overseas commitments resulted in Jones arriving late to camp, often just before from the … Read more
The phoenixmercury still without counting Brittney Grinerwho has been detained in Russia since February, but while the star center remains on their minds, they also know they have to get on with their preparation for the upcoming season of the WNBA. Find out about the most up-to-date topics in the world of women’s sports on … 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
US consular officials were able to visit WNBA star, Brittney Grinerin Russia for the first time on Wednesday and reported that he was “fine”. “A US consular officer was able to verify that she is doing as well as can be expected,” State Department spokesman Ned Price said Wednesday. “We will continue to work closely … Read more
While we see that exercising their profession continues to be complicated for Russian athletes due to sanctions, and that Ukrainian athletes are rightly sought to be supported as much as possible, there is an American professional basketball player from the WNBA detained in Moscow since last February 17 . And this is not a low … Read more
