Brittney Griner

2022 - 3 - 6

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Fears grow Russia could use US basketball star Brittney Griner as ... (The Guardian)

A Texas congresswoman has called for Russia to release Brittney Griner as fears grow Vladimir Putin could use the basketball star as a pawn during the war ...

Griner, a 6ft 9in center, is considered one of the best players in the world. Griner, like many of her fellow WNBA players, also competes in Russia during the league’s offseason. Lee said that Russia’s actions in Ukraine undermined their detention of Griner. “I don’t want to disregard a sovereign nation but Putin has disregarded sovereign nations his entire service in this world,” Lee said.

Brittney Griner's wife posts on Instagram about WNBA star's ... (NBC News)

WNBA star Brittney Griner's wife Cherelle Griner posted to Instagram about the Phoenix Mercury player's detention in Russia.

"Please honor our privacy as we continue to work on getting my wife home safely." Griner, a center for the Mercury, has played in Russia in the winter for the last seven years. "Your prayers and support are greatly appreciated.

Antony Blinken says the US is 'ready to provide every possible ... (Daily Mail)

Antony Blinken, the Secretary of State, on Sunday said that he could not discuss the case of basketball player Brittney Griner, who was arrested last month ...

'USA Basketball is aware of and closely monitoring the legal situation facing Brittney Griner in Russia,' the WNBA said in a statement. She added: 'Look, there's no way a world famous American athlete who's not a black queer woman is held in detention by a hostile country—on the verge of war—and it's not leaked to the press earlier than this. Lawrence also cited fears for the athlete's safety based over her sexuality and race: 'We also must bear in mind that Griner is a black, gender non-conforming, proud lesbian. This is a very scary situation for her and her loved ones.' 'As this is an ongoing legal matter, we are not able to comment further on the specifics of her case but can confirm that as we work to get her home, her mental and physical health remain our primary concern.' Video shared on Telegram showed the moment she was apprehended, with a dog approaching Griner as she walked through the airport. Griner was detained last month while flying in to play for her Russian basketball team during the WNBA offseason, but there has been no confirmed date of when she was arrested. 'I would call upon Russia at this time to really stop harassing U.S. citizens, but more importantly to release those that are there and to not claim any upper hand or any sense of character in the pillage of murder and terroristic actions against the Ukrainians.' It cannot be overstated the danger she's in right now.' The date of her flight has not been revealed. 'I don't want to disregard a sovereign nation, but Putin has disregarded sovereign nations his entire service in this world and anyone that is killing and attacking and destroying Ukraine, their neighboring country - that does not bother them has no right to hold Ms. Griner. Period,' Lee said. Her worry comes as many have expressed fear for Griner's safety while in custody in Russia - where President Vladimir Putin has enacted strict anti-gay laws.

Who is Brittney Griner's wife Cherelle Griner?... (The Sun)

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Out basketball star Brittney Griner detained in Russia (PinkNews)

WNBA icon and gold medal Olympian Brittney Griner has reportedly been taken into custody in Russia on drug charges.

It claimed there was an “extremely low morale and psychological state” among Russian troops because of the Ukrainian resistance. “We remain in constant contact with her family, her representation, the WNBA and NBA,” the team said. “Your prayers and support are greatly appreciated,” Cherelle wrote. She played for her Russian team the UMMC Ekaterinburg on 29 January before the league had a two-week break in early February. It also released a video that showed airport security workers searching the luggage of a passenger, who was later identified as Griner. The Phoenix Griner said on Twitter that the team is “aware of” and is “closely monitoring” Griner’s situation in Russia.

New York Times: Brittney Griner, two-time Olympic gold medalist ... (CNN)

Brittney Griner, a two-time Olympic gold medalist and seven-time Women's National Basketball Association All-Star with the Phoenix Mercury basketball team, ...

We will continue to closely monitor and look forward to her return to the US." "I understand that many of you have grown to love BG over the years and have concerns and want details. The women's National Basketball Players Association said in a statement it is "aware of the situation in Russia concerning one of our members, Brittney Griner. Our utmost concern is BG's safety and well-being. The Phoenix Mercury said it is "closely monitoring the situation with Brittney Griner in Russia" as they remain in "constant contact with her family, her representation, the WNBA and NBA. We love and support Brittney and at this time our main concern is her safety, physical and mental health, and her safe return home." USA Basketball, the governing body for sport in the United States, said in a statement it is "aware of and closely monitoring the legal situation facing Brittney Griner in Russia. Brittney has always handled herself with the utmost professionalism during her long tenure with USA Basketball and her safety and wellbeing are our primary concerns." "I love my wife wholeheartedly, so this message comes during one of the weakest moments of my life," Cherelle Griner wrote in her Instagram post.