Brittney Griner

Caitlin Clark Not Selected For US Olympic Basketball Team Roster, WNBA Rookie Will Miss Paris
Brittney Griner Talks For The First Time About Her Russian Detention In Exclusive '20/20' Special
Congress Members To Biden Administration: Do More To Free Americans In Russian Prisons, Start With Marc Fogel
Brittney Griner Talks For The First Time About Her Russian Detention In Exclusive '20/20' Special
Congress Members To Biden Administration: Do More To Free Americans In Russian Prisons, Start With Marc Fogel
Russia Detains German Possessing Cannabis Gummies Amid Putin-Washington Swap Talks For Imprisoned WSJ Reporter
Brittney Griner Not Selected For US Women's Olympic Qualifying Roster

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Brittney Griner Scores Spot At Paris 2024 Olympic Training Camp With USA Basketball Team
The U.S. women’s basketball team announced that its training camp roster for the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris includes the three-time gold medalist Brittney Griner and her legendary teammate Diana Taurasi. Team USA is expected to begin training in Atlanta this coming week. 
Russian Court Extends Detention Of WSJ Reporter Evan Gershkovich, Held On Spying Charges
Russia has extended the pre-trial detention of American journalist Evan Gershkovich for for an unspecified period.
'Tiger King' Joe Exotic's Last Interview Before Solitary Confinement In Prison: 'Our System Is So Corrupt'
From a federal prison, via a phone call arranged by 
Brittney Griner Takes A Break From Upcoming WNBA Games To Focus On Mental Health After Russian Detention
WNBA superstar Brittney Griner will not travel with her team, the Phoenix Mercury, on its upcoming two-game road trip in order to take the time to focus on her mental health, the team announced on Saturday. “The Mercury fully support Brittney and we will continue to work together on a timeline for her return,” the team said in a statement, per AP.
Family Of Imprisoned Teacher In Russia Wants Biden To Classify Him 'Wrongfully Detained'
Marc Fogel, a history teacher, was arrested in August 2021 at Moscow's Sheremetyevo Airport after Russian authorities discovered marijuana in his luggage. 
Top Cannabis-Friendly Travel Destinations For Summer 2023: Ultimate Guide For Marijuana Enthusiasts
Summer is here and it’s time to think about that overseas trip that got postponed by the pandemic or the crimp in cash that likely followed. There’s no time like the present.
Russia's 'Hostage Diplomacy' Unacceptable Says US Ambassador As Wall Street Journal Reporter Loses Appeal In Moscow
Evan Gershkovich lost his appeal against the extension of pre-trial detention in a Moscow Court. His appeal sought to overturn a court ruling in May that extended his pretrial detention for three months, through at least August 30.
Tennis Hall Of Famer Martina Navratilova Supports NCAA Proposal To Stop Cannabis Testing & She's Cancer-Free!
The NCAA’s Friday announcement that it is considering removing cannabis from its list of banned substances elicited commentary, nearly all positive, from the entire sporting community and beyond.
House United In Call For Release Of Americans Detained in Russia, Including Medical Marijuana Patient
The House unanimously approved a resolution this week calling on Russia to “immediately release” Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich.
Sen. Daines And Former Russia Diplomat Urge Blinken To Designate Marc Fogel as 'Wrongfully Detained' In Russia
U.S. Senator Steve Daines (R-MT) and former U.S.
Detained In Russia, Parents Of WSJ Reporter Travel To Moscow For Hearing, See Their Son In A Metal Cage
Ella Milman and Mikhail Gershkovich traveled from Philadelphia to Moscow recently in the hope of seeing their youngest son, Evan, in a Moscow courtroom.
Brittney Griner Embraces VP Harris At WNBA Season Kick Off, 5 Months After Russian Prison Ordeal
The 2023 WNBA season is officially underway. The most-watched moment Friday night was, you guessed it, Brittney Griner walking onto the court at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles where she received a standing ovation from the road crowd as she was introduced.
Brittney Griner Back On The Court In First WNBA Pre-Season Game Since Russian Detention
Brittney Griner's unofficial return to the WNBA on Friday night started off with lots of hugs, high fives and a long standing ovation from the home crowd when she was introduced before tipoff in Phoenix Mercury's preseason finale.
Donald Trump Out, Pro Athletes In: NY's Met Gala Hosts Brittney Griner, Patrick Mahomes, Serena Williams & More
Banned from the Met Gala by Anna Wintour herself, Donald Trump was clearly not missed at "fashion's biggest night out" on Monday in New York. In addition to the usual, awesomely-cl
Donald Trump Still Banned From New York's Glittering Met Gala, But Brittney Griner Will Be There!
Donald Trump was permanently banned from the Met Gala, “fashion's biggest night out,” by the event's host Anna Wintour herself.
Biden Praises Journalists At WH Correspondents Dinner, Expresses Special Love For Brittney Griner
As expected, President Biden began his remarks at Saturday's White House Correspondents Association (WHCA) dinner on a serious note to and about journalists, calling the free press a pillar of a free society, n
White House Correspondents Dinner: Known For Jokes And Jabs Will Also Highlight Dangers Of Being A Journalist Abroad
In addition to the much-anticipated jokes about Tucker Carlson fleeing Fox News and Gov. Ron DeSantis' escalating dispute with Disney, this year's White House Correspondents Association (WHCA) dinner, which Brittney Griner and her wife Cherelle are attending as guests of CBS News, get ready for some serious talk about th
Brittney Griner Is Done Playing Overseas, Vows To Help Americans Detained Abroad & Is Ready To Get Back On The Court
Between smiles, laughter and tearful pauses, the WNBA All-Star talked about her recovery from 10 months in a Russian prison. Brittney Griner also officially declared that she is ready to get back onto the basketball court.
Elon Musk's SpaceX Set To Launch Starship Rocket On Symbolic Cannabis Date Of 4/20
Tesla Inc (NASDAQ: TSLA) CEO Elon Musk is known for supporting cannabis.
WSJ Reporter In Russian Court: Moscow Judge Rules Evan Gershkovich Will Remain Behind Bars
A Moscow court rejected an appeal against the continued detention of Wall Street Journal (WSJ) reporter Evan Gershkovich who is being charged with espionage, the first time Russia has accused an American journalist of spying since the Cold War.
Brittney Griner Writing Memoir About Her Harrowing 10-Months In Russian Prison
Saying she is ready to share the "unfathomable" experience of being arrested and incarcerated in Russia, Brittney Griner is working on a memoir scheduled for spring 2024.
Trump Should Take Refuge In Russia ASAP, Says 'Merchant Of Death' And Putin Pal Viktor Bout
Former Russian arms dealer Viktor Bout, also known as the "Merchant of Death," is urging Donald Trump to seek refuge in Russia, saying his life is "in peril" in the U.S.
Brittney Griner On Russian Detention Of Wall Street Journal Reporter: Biden Should Use Every Tool Possible
WNBA superstar Brittney Griner is speaking out about the plight of Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich who was detained in Russia last week on dubious espionage charges, for which the Kremlin has not provided any evidence.