The New York Times – Sports:
Author: Tania Ganguli and Jonathan Abrams
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WNBA Stars to Head Overseas Despite Brittney Griner’s Arrest in Russia
The New York Times – Sports:
Playing for international teams can earn top players more than $1 million. But Brittney Griner’s detention in Russia has complicated the choice to go abroad.
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Brittney Griner’s Guilty Verdict Strengthens Supporters’ Resolve
The New York Times – Sports:
The W.N.B.A. star was sentenced to nine years in a Russian penal colony, but her supporters insist they will do “whatever we can to get her home.”
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Outrage Grows in the U.S. Over Brittney Griner’s Sentencing
The New York Times – Sports:
The W.N.B.A. star’s friends and colleagues expressed support for her and urged U.S. officials to do all they could to bring her home.
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Brittney Griner’s Supporters Have a New Strategy to Free Her: Make Noise
The New York Times – Sports:
Those close to Griner pursued a strategy of silence after her detention in Russia in February, hoping to avoid politicizing her case. Now they are amping up public pressure, with some of it aimed at President Biden.