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July 6, 2022

Biden reassures Brittney Griner's wife US is working to secure her release from Russia 'as soon as possible'

President Joe Biden spoke to Cherelle Griner, wife of Brittney Griner, on the phone Wednesday about getting the WNBA superstar released from Russian custody.

July 6, 2022

Brittney Griner should be allowed clergy visit says MSNBC's Al Sharpton, calls on Biden to arrange

MSNBC's Rev. Al Sharpton said Wednesday on "Morning Joe" that he was calling on the Biden administration to help facilitate a clergy visit for Brittney Griner.

July 6, 2022

UConn star Paige Bueckers urges Biden admin to bring Brittney Griner home: 'She's a hero'

Paige Bueckers added her name to the list of voices calling for Brittney Griner to be freed from a Russian prison and put more pressure on the Biden administration to do something.

July 5, 2022

White House says Joe Biden has read Brittney Griner's letter, mum on potential talks with WNBA star's family

White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre confirmed Tuesday that Joe Biden read the letter sent by WNBA star Brittney Griner and that her safe return home remains a "priority."

July 5, 2022

Brittney Griner's coach on Russian detention: 'If it was LeBron, he would be home, right?'

Brittney Griner's coach said if it was LeBron James held abroad he would have been home by now as the WNBA superstar faces 10 years in prison.

July 5, 2022

WNBA star Brittney Griner's wife laments Biden's 'disheartening' silence on Russian detainment

As her wife Brittney Griner languishes in Russian detainment, Cherelle Griner has begun publicly calling out the Biden administration's lack of response.

July 5, 2022

Brittney Griner calls on White House to bring her, other Americans detained in Russia home: 'I miss my family'

Brittney Griner has been detained in Russia since February after she was arrested for allegedly bringing vape cartridges containing oils derived from cannabis through a Moscow airport.

July 1, 2022

Brittney Griner trial begins, Russian prosecutors reveal case against WNBA star

Brittney Griner appeared in court on Friday where Russian prosecutors alleged that the WNBA star knowingly brought in "two cartridges" of cannabis oil on Feb 17.

July 1, 2022

Brittney Griner detention: WNBA superstar heads to ‘sham trial,’ Russian court system under microscope

WNBA star Brittney Griner will appear in court Friday, more than four months after being arrested in Russia on drug charges. She's accused of carrying vape cartridges with oils derived from cannabis.

June 30, 2022

Sue Bird makes history as the Storm beat the Aces

The Seattle Storm beat the Las Vegas Aces and Sue Bird who is in her final season is now the leader in wins in WNBA history.