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NewsMay 1, 2023Read →

Riley Gaines Rips Brittney Griner Over Her ‘Heartbreaking’ and ‘Demeaning Stance’ on Women’s Sports

Former NCAA swimmer Riley Gaines is criticizing WNBA star Brittney Griner over her stance on transgender athletes and women’s sports. On Sunday, Gaines shared a clip of Griner responding to a question about transgender…

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NewsDec 22, 2022Read →

Brittney Griner Writes Letter to Supporters: ‘Hope You’ll Join Me in Writing to Paul Whelan’

WNBA player Brittney Griner is calling on her supporters to write to retired marine Paul Whelan. Griner posted the letter to her Instagram account. It was later shared on Twitter by other users. Opening the letter…

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NewsDec 16, 2022Read →

Brittney Griner Speaks Out for the First Time Since Return to US From Russian Prison: ‘A Battle at Every Turn’

WNBA player Brittney Griner is breaking her silence after being released from Russian prison. Griner took to her Instagram account to post a message, thanking those who pushed for her release. “It feels so good to be…

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NewsDec 13, 2022Read →

Paul Whelan’s Family Meets With Biden Following Griner’s Release: Report

The family of retired U.S. Marine Paul Whelan met with President Joe Biden following the release of WNBA player Brittney Griner from Russia, according to a report. A senior White House official told The Hill White House…

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NewsDec 8, 2022Read →

Paul Whelan Speaks Out After Griner’s Release — Biden Insists It Was ‘Not a Choice’

Retired Marine Paul Whelan is speaking out after the release of WNBA player Brittney Griner from Russian prison. Whelan has been detained in Russia since 2018 after Russian authorities claimed he was involved in an…

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NewsDec 8, 2022Read →

Dallas Cowboys Player Rips Deal Bringing Brittney Griner Home – Then Apologizes for Tweeting ‘Out of Emotion’

Dallas Cowboys linebacker Micah Parsons is issuing an apology after he criticized the deal that led to WNBA player Brittney Griner’s release from Russian custody. In exchange, the U.S. released convicted arms deal…

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NewsDec 8, 2022Read →

Biden Torched for Trading the ‘Merchant of Death’ for ‘A Basketball Player’

WNBA player Brittney Griner is heading back to the U.S. 10 months after being detained in Russia on drug charges as part of a prisoner swap. President Joe Biden delivered remarks on Thursday morning celebrating the news…

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NewsDec 8, 2022Read →

WNBA Player Brittney Griner Released by Russia in Prisoner Swap

WNBA player Brittney Griner has been released from Russian prison after being held there for months. On Thursday, CBS News learned from a U.S. official that Griner was released as part of a one-for-one prisoner swap for…

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NewsOct 27, 2022Read →

Brittney Griner Supporters Share How They Plan to Use Pot to Protest Outside of Russian Embassy

Protesters plan on using pot to demonstrate outside of the Russian Embassy and call for WNBA star Brittney Griner’s release. Earlier this week, a Russian court upheld a nine-year prison sentence given to Brittney Griner…

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NewsOct 6, 2022Read →

Brittney Griner’s Wife Gives Update on Her Life in Russian Detention: ‘Absolute Weakest Moment’

WNBA star player Brittney Griner’s wife, Cherelle Griner, opened up about how she is doing in Russian detention. During an interview with “CBS Mornings,” Cherelle Griner was asked what she sees when she sees her wife…

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NewsAug 11, 2022Read →

Russia Confirms Prisoner Exchange Talks After US Pressed for Griner, Whelan

The Russian Foreign Ministry confirmed that they are negotiating with the United States on a prisoner swap, after WNBA star Brittney Griner was sentenced by Russia. Ministry spokesman Ivan Nechayev confirmed the talks…

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NewsAug 5, 2022Read →

US Will Pursue Prisoner Swap Discussion With Russia After Griner 9-Year Sentence: Report

After WNBA star Brittney Griner was convicted on Thursday by Russia on drug charges, Russia says it is “ready” to discuss with the U.S. a prisoner swap. Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said on Friday that Russia was…

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NewsAug 4, 2022Read →

WNBA Player Brittney Griner Sentenced by Russia For Drug Possession

American basketball player and Olympic gold medalist Brittney Griner was sentenced to 9 years in prison by Russian officials after pleading guilty to a drug charge last month. A Russian court convicted Griner of drug…

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