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WNBA offseason tracker: Free agency's other meaningful moves

WNBA offseason tracker: Free agency's other meaningful moves
Timeline for Brittney Griner's return to WNBA

Timeline for Brittney Griner's return to WNBA
Brittney Griner intends to play for the Phoenix Mercury in 2023

Brittney Griner intends to play for the Phoenix Mercury in 2023
'I want to talk': Griner opened up during her long trip home

'I want to talk': Griner opened up during her long trip home

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Brianna Turner says Brittney Griner saga ‘opened my eyes’

Brianna Turner says Brittney Griner saga ‘opened my eyes’

In 2022, forward Brianna Turner was a key part of the Phoenix Mercury’s starting lineup, even as the team dealt with ups and downs due to injuries and roster changes. She earned the WNBA’s Community Care Award for her commitment to reducing gun violence, upholding LGBTQ rights and fighting for

WNBA offseason tracker: Free agency's other meaningful moves

WNBA offseason tracker: Free agency's other meaningful moves

WNBA free agency promises to be wild. On Jan. 11,, teams started making qualifying offers and core designations. On Jan. 21, teams and players begin negotiating, with contracts open to be signed on Feb. 1. Check back here for updates and analysis.

Brittney Griner intends to play for the Phoenix Mercury in 2023

Brittney Griner intends to play for the Phoenix Mercury in 2023

Brittney Griner made her first statement Friday since she was freed from Russia in a prisoner swap. On Instagram, she thanked the many people who helped bring her home and asked President Biden to bring home others who are wrongly detained, specifically mentioning Paul Whelan. She also shared the news

'I want to talk': Griner opened up during her long trip home

'I want to talk': Griner opened up during her long trip home

WASHINGTON (AP) — WNBA star Brittney Griner didn’t want any alone time as soon as she boarded a U.S. government plane that would bring her home. “I have been in prison for 10 months now, listening to Russian. I want to talk,” Griner said, according to Roger Carstens, the special

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WNBA world rejoices: Brittney Griner headed home after release from Russian detainment

WNBA world rejoices: Brittney Griner headed home after release from Russian detainment

Brittney Griner is coming home. After nearly 10 months of being detained in the Russian legal system, the Phoenix Mercury star has been released as part of a prisoner exchange with Russia. President Joe Biden stood next to Griner’s wife, Cherelle, to share the good news Thursday. Griner will be

Griner sent to Russian penal colony to serve sentence

Griner sent to Russian penal colony to serve sentence

MOSCOW (AP) — American basketball star Brittney Griner has been sent to a penal colony in Russia to serve her sentence for drug possession, her legal team said Wednesday. A Russian court rejected an appeal of her nine-year sentence%20%E2%80%94%20A%20Russian,swap%20between%20Moscow%20and%20Washington.) last month. The eight-time all-star center with the WNBA's Phoenix Mercury

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Timeline for Brittney Griner's return to WNBA

Timeline for Brittney Griner's return to WNBA

U.S. negotiates Brittney Griner's release from Russian custody 

U.S. negotiates Brittney Griner's release from Russian custody 

Robert Sarver to sell Suns and Mercury after pressure from players, sponsors amounts

Robert Sarver to sell Suns and Mercury after pressure from players, sponsors amounts

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Russian court rejects Griner appeal of her 9-year sentence

Russian court rejects Griner appeal of her 9-year sentence

Russian court sets Brittney Griner appeal date for Oct. 25

Russian court sets Brittney Griner appeal date for Oct. 25

Back after an ACL injury, Kia Nurse has Canada winning

Back after an ACL injury, Kia Nurse has Canada winning

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Griner sent to Russian penal colony to serve sentence

Griner sent to Russian penal colony to serve sentence

MOSCOW (AP) — American basketball star Brittney Griner has been sent to a penal colony in Russia to serve her sentence for drug possession, her legal team said Wednesday. A Russian court rejected an appeal of her nine-year sentence%20%E2%80%94%20A%20Russian,swap%20between%20Moscow%20and%20Washington.) last month. The eight-time all-star center with the WNBA's Phoenix Mercury

Russian court rejects Griner appeal of her 9-year sentence

Russian court rejects Griner appeal of her 9-year sentence

MOSCOW (AP) — A Russian court on Tuesday rejected an appeal by U.S. basketball star Brittney Griner of her nine-year prison sentence for drug possession, a step that could move her closer to a possible high-stakes prisoner swap between Moscow and Washington. The eight-time all-star center with the WNBA's Phoenix

Russian court sets Brittney Griner appeal date for Oct. 25

Russian court sets Brittney Griner appeal date for Oct. 25

MOSCOW (AP) — A Russian court on Monday set Oct. 25 as the date for American basketball star Brittney Griner's appeal against her nine-year prison sentence for drug possession. Griner, an eight-time all-star center with the WNBA's Phoenix Mercury and a two-time Olympic gold medalist, was convicted Aug. 4 after

Back after an ACL injury, Kia Nurse has Canada winning

Back after an ACL injury, Kia Nurse has Canada winning

SYDNEY (AP) — It was 11 long months for Kia Nurse after she tore her right ACL in a WNBA playoff game last year. After missing the Phoenix Mercury's entire season, she's back and leading Canada to a strong start in the women's World Cup. The team is 3-0 and