Tag: Griner, Brittney

Brittney Griner’s Supporters Have a New Strategy to Free Her: Make Noise

Her face is on hoodies. Her name is in hashtags. Her “B.G.” and number are on fans’ jerseys…

Russian Court Extends Brittney Griner’s Pretrial Detention, Her Lawyer Says

A court in Russia on Friday extended the pretrial detention of the W.N.B.A. star Brittney Griner until June…

Why Brittney Griner Could Be the Last American Basketball Star in Russia

“I spent 10 years there, so I know the way things work,” said Taurasi, who has played for…

Brittney Griner Was ‘Wrongfully Detained’, U.S. Government Says

In March, a Russian court extended Griner’s detention until at least May 19 and denied an appeal from…

Russian Court Extends Brittney Griner’s Detention

A Russian court has extended the detention of the W.N.B.A. star Brittney Griner to May 19, the Russian…

Brittney Griner’s WNBA Impact Is Clear As Fans Await Word from Russia

When Brittney Griner is on the basketball court, everyone knows. At 6-foot-9, she towers over most other players.…

WNBA Center Brittney Griner Is Detained in Russia

WASHINGTON — Russia said on Saturday that it had detained an American basketball player — later identified as…