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Displaying all articles tagged:
Brittney Griner
power
Feb. 27, 2023
Brittney Griner Made Everyone Emotional at the NAACP Awards
The WNBA star got a standing ovation and called for the return of other detainees.
By
Tariro Mzezewa
games
Dec. 30, 2022
The 10 Biggest Sports Stories of 2022
It was a normal-feeling year at last — but the real world kept intruding.
By
Will Leitch
games
Dec. 26, 2022
The Seven Most Important Athletes of 2022
Records broken, swan songs sung, and a superstar freed.
By
Will Leitch
the system
Dec. 16, 2022
Brittney Griner’s Hollow Homecoming
It’s a relief she’s back. Now free the others.
By
Zak Cheney-Rice
brittney griner
Dec. 9, 2022
What’s Next for Viktor Bout, According to His Lawyer
Steve Zissou predicts the notorious arms dealer will now lead a “quiet existence.”
By
Amos Barshad
politics
Dec. 9, 2022
What Happens to Paul Whelan Now?
President Biden said his administration is not giving up on securing the former marine’s release from Russia.
By
Nia Prater
sports
Dec. 8, 2022
Brittney Griner Is Coming Home From a Russian Prison
The WNBA star is headed home after being released in a prisoner swap for the notorious international arms dealer.
By
Margaret Hartmann
and
Nia Prater
brittney griner
Dec. 8, 2022
The 7 Craziest Facts About Arms Trafficker Viktor Bout’s Career
Getting to know the “merchant of death” the U.S. just sent to Russia in a prisoner swap for basketball star Brittney Griner.
By
Matt Stieb
brittney griner
Dec. 8, 2022
The Queens Lawyer Who Could Help Free Brittney Griner
Steve Zissou (his real name) has spent years softening the image of notorious arms dealer Viktor Bout. His efforts might be about to pay off.
By
Amos Barshad
foreign interests
Aug. 4, 2022
Brittney Griner Sentenced to 9 Years in Russian Prison
The basketball star told the judge that she hoped the ruling “doesn’t end my life here.”
By
Matt Stieb
sports
July 27, 2022
U.S. Proposes a Prisoner Swap to Bring Brittney Griner Home
The trade reportedly involves Russian arms dealer Viktor Bout, who is serving a 25-year sentence in the U.S.
By
Matt Stieb
brittney griner
July 11, 2022
WNBA All-Stars Pay Tribute to Brittney Griner
Players wore jerseys with the detained basketball star’s name and number.
By
Bindu Bansinath
brittney griner
July 7, 2022
Brittney Griner Pleads Guilty, Faces 10 Years in Prison
Now it’s up to the Biden administration to get her out of Russia.
By
Matt Stieb
sports
July 1, 2022
Brittney Griner’s All-But-Predetermined Trial Begins
The WNBA star is likely to be convicted and faces up to ten years in Russian prison.
By
Benjamin Hart
foreign interests
June 20, 2022
U.S. Botched Brittney Griner’s First Chance to Speak to Wife in 4 Months
They were set to talk by phone for the first time since the WNBA star was detained in Russia, but the U.S. embassy failed to patch the call.
By
Chas Danner
sports
June 14, 2022
Brittney Griner’s Nightmare Continues
Russian authorities have extended her detention ahead of a trial on drug-smuggling charges.
By
Benjamin Hart
games
May 18, 2022
Brittney Griner Still Isn’t Getting Enough Attention
As a trumped-up trial in Russia looms, her case remains curiously under the radar.
By
Will Leitch
sports
May 13, 2022
Brittney Griner’s Detention in Russia Extended Another Month
The WNBA star has been detained in Moscow since February. The State Department has classified her as “wrongfully detained.”
By
Nia Prater
sports
Mar. 17, 2022
Russian Court Extends Brittney Griner’s Detention to May
The WNBA star has been in Russian custody since February when customs officials claimed to have found hashish oil in her luggage at the airport.
By
Nia Prater
games
Mar. 8, 2022
Why Isn’t Brittney Griner the Biggest Sports Story in the Country?
One of the WNBA’s premier players has been detained in Russia for weeks, yet the reaction has been curiously muted.
By
Will Leitch
double standards
May 2, 2013
When Lesbian Athletes Come Out, We Hardly Notice
But when Jason Collins does, he’s heralded as the first gay pro athlete.
By
Ann Friedman
quotables
Apr. 19, 2013
Brittney Griner Has No Idea Why NFL Players Won’t Come Out
But she recommends it.
By
Kat Stoeffel
beauty marks
Apr. 6, 2010
Model Agent Paul Rowland Wouldn’t Mind Casting an Androgynous Basketball Player
’Love’ editor Katie Grand likes the look as well.
By
Sharon Clott