WNBA's Brittney Griner appeals her Russian prison sentence

WNBA's Brittney Griner appeals her Russian prison sentence
WNBA playoffs set after thrilling final day

WNBA playoffs set after thrilling final day
WNBA playoff race: Five teams fight for last two spots

WNBA playoff race: Five teams fight for last two spots

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WNBA playoffs: Aces vs. Mercury preview and prediction

WNBA playoffs: Aces vs. Mercury preview and prediction

The race for the 2022 WNBA championship begins Wednesday in a new playoff format. After six years of single-elimination games in the first and second rounds, multiple-game series will be played throughout the postseason. Opening rounds will be best-of-three with two games at home for the higher seed and a

WNBA's Brittney Griner appeals her Russian prison sentence

WNBA's Brittney Griner appeals her Russian prison sentence

MOSCOW (AP) — Lawyers for American basketball star Brittney Griner have filed an appeal of her nine-year Russian prison sentence for drug possession, Russian news agencies reported Monday, amid talks between the U.S. and Russia that could lead to a high-profile prisoner swap. Griner, an eight-time all-star center with the

WNBA playoffs set after thrilling final day

WNBA playoffs set after thrilling final day

After a thrilling final day of the regular season, the WNBA playoff field is set, with games starting on Wednesday in Chicago and Phoenix. Here’s what you need to know about the teams who are in it, and why others didn’t make it. Don't miss the 4-5 match-up The WNBA

WNBA playoff race: Five teams fight for last two spots

WNBA playoff race: Five teams fight for last two spots

Welcome back to another week of trying to figure out the WNBA playoff picture. Last week's postseason primer broke down the format and the number of qualifiers. This week, we’re checking on each team still trying to make the playoffs and the path to get there. The Chicago Sky, Las

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Brittney Griner recognized with WNBA moment of silence

Brittney Griner recognized with WNBA moment of silence

UNCASVILLE, Conn. (AP) — Following Brittney Griner's sentencing in Russia to nine years in prison Thursday, WNBA players, coaches and fans locked arms and tried to send the American basketball star strength during a moment of silence. Before the Connecticut Sun beat the Phoenix Mercury 77-64, players from both teams

WNBA's Griner convicted at drug trial, sentenced to 9 years

WNBA's Griner convicted at drug trial, sentenced to 9 years

KHIMKI, Russia (AP) — U.S. basketball star Brittney Griner was convicted Thursday in Russia of drug possession and smuggling and was sentenced to nine years behind bars in a politically charged case that could lead to a high-stakes prisoner exchange between Washington and Moscow. The 31-year-old Griner, a two-time U.S.

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Russian prosecutors seek 9 1/2-year sentence for Griner

Russian prosecutors seek 9 1/2-year sentence for Griner

WNBA's Griner says poor translation clouded arrest in Russia

WNBA's Griner says poor translation clouded arrest in Russia

Griner's Russian trial considers medicinal use of cannabis

Griner's Russian trial considers medicinal use of cannabis

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WNBA's Griner convicted at drug trial, sentenced to 9 years

WNBA's Griner convicted at drug trial, sentenced to 9 years

KHIMKI, Russia (AP) — U.S. basketball star Brittney Griner was convicted Thursday in Russia of drug possession and smuggling and was sentenced to nine years behind bars in a politically charged case that could lead to a high-stakes prisoner exchange between Washington and Moscow. The 31-year-old Griner, a two-time U.S.

WNBA's Griner says poor translation clouded arrest in Russia

WNBA's Griner says poor translation clouded arrest in Russia

KHIMKI, Russia (AP) — American basketball star Brittney Griner testified Wednesday at her drug trial in Russia that a language interpreter translated only a fraction of what was said during her questioning and officials instructed her to sign documents without providing an explanation. Griner was arrested at a Moscow airport

Griner's Russian trial considers medicinal use of cannabis

Griner's Russian trial considers medicinal use of cannabis

KHIMKI, Russia (AP) — The drug trial of American basketball star Brittney Griner in a Russian court focused Tuesday on testimony that cannabis, while illegal in Russia, is regarded in other countries as having legitimate medicinal use. Griner has acknowledged that she was carrying vape canisters containing cannabis oil when

Diamond DeShields happy to be ‘turning a page’ in Phoenix

Diamond DeShields happy to be ‘turning a page’ in Phoenix

Earlier this month in the Chicago Sky’s home win over the Phoenix Mercury, Diamond DeShields streaked down the court at Wintrust Arena on a fast break. She had just one defender to beat and, as she has done so many times before, attempted a reverse layup. In the past, DeShields,