Brittney Griner reacts to release from Russian prison during swap | USA TODAY

Russian state media blurred some officials’ faces during Brittney Griner’s prisoner exchange at Al Bateen Executive Airport in Abu Dhabi. RELATED: Brittney Griner released from Russian imprisonment after prisoner swap https://bit.ly/3uxDdAq Phoenix Mercury center and WNBA All-Star Brittney Griner has…

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Brittney Griner’s appeal rejected by Moscow Regional Court judge | USA TODAY

A Russian judge has rejected Brittney Griner’s appeal, upholding her drug possession conviction. RELATED: Brittney Griner prisoner swap may be one of many in recent history https://bit.ly/3zehuQP A Russian court on Tuesday rejected an appeal by U.S. basketball star Brittney…

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Sue Bird says goodbye to the WNBA, retires after playoff loss | USA TODAY

Sue Bird, legendary WNBA player for the Seattle Storm, retires after 20 years on the court. RELATED: Sports photographer reflects on Serena Williams’s legendary career | USA TODAY #Shorts https://bit.ly/3Bo7h5P Bird stayed on the court after the final buzzer, receiving…

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Brittney Griner pleads guilty in Russian court to drug charges | USA TODAY

Brittney Griner, a two-time Olympic gold medalist, faces up to 10 years in a Russian prison. RELATED: Two witnesses testify in WNBA star Brittney Griner’s trial in Russia https://bit.ly/3AykRmR Brittney Griner pleaded guilty Thursday in a Russian court on drug…

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Brittney Griner seen in court for first time in months, trial date set | USA TODAY

The Phoenix Mercury star was also ordered to remain in custody for the duration of her trial and could face 10 years in prison if convicted. RELATED: Two US vets missing in Ukraine | USA TODAY https://bit.ly/3NymvIk Fewer than 1%…

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