The New York Times – Sports:
Those close to Griner have said little publicly since the W.N.B.A. star was detained in Russia on Feb. 17 on drug charges. Their approach has parallels with other efforts to release Americans held overseas.
Category: Phoenix Mercury
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Brittney Griner’s WNBA Impact Is Clear As Fans Await Word from Russia
The New York Times – Sports:
Griner, one of the world’s best basketball players, was believed to have been detained in Russia on what customs officials described as drug charges. Fans are worried.
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Russia Says It Has U.S. Women’s Basketball Player in Custody
The New York Times – Sports:
The player was said to have had drug paraphernalia in her luggage at an airport that serves Moscow. A Russian news agency identified the player as W.N.B.A. center Brittney Griner.