Brittney Griner makes huge announcement 16 months after being released from Russian prison
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Quick Glance: Brittney Griner and Wife Cherelle Expecting Their 1st Baby
- WNBA star Brittney Griner and her wife, Cherelle Griner, are expecting their first baby together.
- The couple announced the news on Instagram with an ultrasound image.
- Griner returned to the US after being released from a Russian prison and is set to release her memoir.
- HuffPost appeals for support to keep quality journalism freely accessible to all.
Brittney Griner re-signs with the Phoenix Mercury, will return for 11th season in WNBA
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Quick Glance: Brittney Griner returns to Mercury, confirmed by the league
- The talented center has opted to return for another season with the Phoenix Mercury.
- Following her absence in 2022 due to a stay in a Russian jail, 33-year-old Griner returned last season.
- Griner, drafted as the first overall pick in 2013, holds the third spot of all time in the blocks statistics.
- Last season, she inked a one-year contract worth 165,100 US dollars.
Ukrainian teen basketball player killed in Germany: 17-year-old Volodymyr Yermakov played for the ART Giants youth basketball team in Dusseldorf ...
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Quick Glance: Russia-Ukraine War: Key Events, Day 720
- Norway warns of Russia's advantage in Ukraine war with support from Iran, China, North Korea, and Belarus.
- Kyiv researchers confirm first use of a hypersonic Zircon missile by Russia in Ukraine.
- Ukraine's Air Force destroys 14 of 17 Russian drones and one Kh-59 cruise missile.
- EU law adopted to use frozen Russian assets for financing Ukraine reconstruction.
Why Ilya Lyubushkin was the right fit for the Maple Leafs: The Maple Leafs know what they're getting in Ilya Lyubushkin: A right-handed D partner for Morgan ...
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St. Petersburg: German arrested for cannabis gummy bears: A 38-year-old German man was arrested at St. Petersburg International Airport for possession of ...
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Where does Bruno rank in the stamina charts?: Fernandes features prominently when it comes to the Premier League's distance-covered stats.
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'It's hard for my family to look at this': Samsonov opens up about mental struggles
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Lou Holtz moves Ohio State football down five spots in his poll after OSU off week
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NBA: Pritchard agrees to extension, leads Celtics in preseason opener: BOSTON — Payton Pritchard scored 26 points after signing a four-year, $30 million contract ...
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How Ellie the Elephant, NY Liberty’s Twerking Mascot, Electrifies Barclays Center
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Maple Leafs' Woll has no problems with Price-y comparison: Leafs coach Sheldon Keefe glad for healthy competition in net as Joseph Woll starts in Washington ...
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Everyone Says Our Daughter Looks Just Like Us. Uh, She’s Adopted.: It makes me angry!
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Careers under Putin: Russian accolades: Arms dealer Viktor But, once convicted in New York, is now a regional deputy in Russia. He is not alone with this career.
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Paid articlePaid Photos: Ohio State Buckeyes Maryland Terrapins football: Ohio State Buckeyes vs. Maryland Terrapins football
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Djokovic rules US Open for record-equaling 24th Grand Slam: ‘To make the history of this sport is something truly remarkable, it's hard to describe the word ...
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Quick Glance: Djokovic Wins 24th Major Title at US Open
- Djokovic defeats Medvedev 6-3, 7-6(5), 6-3 in the US Open final.
- Djokovic ties Margaret Court with his 24th Grand Slam title.
- The final was the oldest in the Open Era at 63 years and 9 months.
Samsonov in right frame of mind as Maple Leafs' pre-season hits home stretch: With three exhibition games remaining, it seems a safe bet that the Maple Leafs' No ...
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Quick Glance: Deion Sanders Expands Trademark Portfolio as Buffs Prepare for USC
- Colorado football coach Deion Sanders is a branding expert in the sports world.
- Four games into the 2023 college football season, Sanders has positioned the Buffaloes program at the forefront of the sport while also boosting his personal profile through trademark filings.
- Colorado is gearing up for a tough Pac-12 battle against No.
- Sanders aims to trademark the latest phrases for clothing items, including sleepwear, blazers, sweatsuits, and outerwear.
“I Shall Not Be Moved”: Inside a New York City Sumo Wrestling Club: Slowly but surely, sumo wrestling is growing in America. Meet the men finding meaning in the ...
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Viktor Bout, Russian arms dealer freed in US prisoner exchange, elected MP in Volga
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Paid articlePaid Rodion Amirov, Maple Leafs’ 2020 first-round pick, dies at 21: Amirov was diagnosed with a brain tumor in 2021 while playing for Salavat Yulayev Ufa in the KHL.
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Post-Canada trip, how excited should BBN be about this Kentucky basketball team?: After crushing it in Canada, Kentucky basketball surely picked up the spirits ...
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The number of Russian warships which have sailed near UK waters has been revealed, with Portsmouth ships being involved in security measures ... Show more
Bride was laid off from ESPN. 7-foot groom is NBA reserve who’s ‘ugly’ but has ‘some money’
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✍️ We are delighted to announce the arrival of highly-rated forward Arnor Sigurdsson from Russian Premier League side CSKA Moscow ... Show more
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Brittney Griner plays in first WNBA preseason game since detainment in Russia: PHOENIX (AP) — Brittney Griner strolled down the sideline about 1 1/2 hours before ...
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Quick Glance: Brittney Griner Returns to WNBA Court After Russia Detainment
- Phoenix Mercury star Brittney Griner played her first WNBA game since her nearly 10-month detainment in Russia
- Griner played 17 minutes and scored 10 points in the preseason finale
- Griner was arrested in February 2022 after two cannabis vape cartridges were discovered in her carry-on luggage
- The season opener in L.A. on Friday will be a different game altogether.
'I'm back': Brittney Griner records double-double in Mercury's 'emotional' home opener
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Brittney Griner trainer: star is making progress but not yet the same: Brittney Griner was an MVP-level talent when she left the court in 2021 ...
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Quick Glance: Britney Griner Returns to WNBA Action
- Britney Griner was arrested at a Moscow airport on drug charges in February 2022.
- Griner made her first appearance in a WNBA game in 579 days as the Phoenix Mercury played the Los Angeles Sparks in the season opener in California. She had been released by Russia as part of a prisoner swap last year.
- US Vice President Kamala Harris was present to congratulate the WNBA superstar as she made her long-awaited return to the court at the Crypto.com Arena in downtown Los Angeles.
- Griner expressed her satisfaction with the experience, saying "It felt good," during an on-court interview at the end of the first quarter.
Research by Navalnyj's team: Putin's propagandist Solovyov has a second family with US passports
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Now that the Leafs have shrugged off their history, it’s time to see how far they can go
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Brittney Griner says it’s ‘a little overwhelming’ returning to normal life after Russian detainment
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Brittney Griner addresses Russian detainment: 'No one should be in those conditions'
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Basketball Star Brittney Griner to Attend Met Gala After Liberation From Russian Prison
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Asia buying huge amounts of Russian energy amid a record heatwave: Several countries in Asia have been experiencing record-high temperatures in recent weeks ...
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Saying she is ready to share the “unfathomable” experience of being arrested and incarcerated in Russia, basketball star Brittney Griner is working on a memoir ... Show more
Brittney Griner: Find out why Brittney Griner is one of the 100 most influential people of 2023.
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Evan Gershkovich: Russia charges US reporters with alleged espionage: Evan Gershkovich is the first US journalist since the Cold War to face charges of espionage ...
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Quick Glance: Calls to Free U.S. Journalist Evan Gershkovich, Accused of Espionage in Russia
- Russia accuses Evan of trying to obtain state secrets related to the Russian military.
- Evan is innocent and should be freed, not used as a bargaining chip.
- Evan's imprisonment is an attempt to intimidate foreign journalists in Russia.
Ryan O'Reilly and Morgan Rielly: Out of sin bin and into hero spotlight: Sheldon Keefe spelled it out, these are overtime games that usually get away from the ...
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Brittney Griner writing book detailing her time in Russian prison: WNBA star Brittney Griner, who grew up in Houston, says she hopes her memoir can raise ...
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Lineup experiments over, Maple Leafs liking test results heading into the post-season
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HORNBY'S TAKEAWAYS: Maple Leafs must work through crease crisis: Sheldon Keefe has not been able to provide answers about all the moves above him that are ...
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Brittney Griner calls for the release of an American reporter detained in Russia: Reporter Evan Gershkovich was detained Wednesday on espionage charges ...
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Channel 4 documentary to showcase life of Paula Yates: Two-part special will feature previously unreleased interviews with late television presenter
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Analyzing Matt Murray: Should the Leafs consider giving him playoff starts?: One Maple Leafs goalie is a two-time Stanley Cup champion, the other has better ...
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Blinken Demands Release of Evan Gershkovich in Call With Lavrov: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke with his Russian counterpart after the American ...
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Nine tomatoes for £15? How the very basics became more expensive than oysters: Welcome to the ‘hungry gap’ – the time of year when salad days are months away ...
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Kremlin Exile Ilya Ponomarev Claims Russian Rebels Behind Bomb That Killed Vladlen Tatarsky
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Vladimir Tarasenko gets to take a bow: Net Front Presence: Blues beat reporters Jim Thomas and Matthew DeFranks joined columnist Jeff Gordon to discuss the ...
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Brittney Griner signs one-year deal with Phoenix Mercury: After spending nearly 10 months imprisoned in Russia, WNBA star Brittney Griner is making her return to ...
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The big idea: why you can’t leave climate out of history: Environmental changes have had far greater impact than kings and battles
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FAU center Vladislav Goldin grew up wrestling in Russia. Now he’s in the Final Four
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Kim Mulkey briefly asked about Brittney Griner ahead of Final Four: ‘I’m glad she’s safe’
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High school student, 18, divides opinion for publicly shaming his female ‘stalker’
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Matt Murray is the sole reason the Leafs escaped Ottawa with a 5-4 victory: Murray made 48 saves through 60 minutes and a five-minute overtime
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ESPN's Ashley Brewer TikTok of a flight attendant fight went viral. How the airline reacted
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Medvedev improves to 6-0 against Auger-Aliassime with semifinal win in Qatar: Medvedev improved his record against Auger-Aliassime to 6-0 with his second victory ...
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Quick Glance: The Bucks' winning streak continues, as Giannis Antetokounmpo's injury streak continues
- The Milwaukee Bucks won their 13th game in a row on Friday night.
- Giannis Antetokounmpo was ruled "questionable" to play against the Miami Heat after spraining his wrist in the Bucks' final game before the All-Star break.
- After the game, Bucks coach Mike Budenholzer had no new information on Giannis Antetokounmpo.
- After the game, Holiday told reporters that he hoped Antetokounmpo would rest and recover.
Brittney Griner inks new deal with Phoenix Mercury after Russian imprisonment
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Recapping the Chicago Blackhawks: 5-2 loss to the Toronto Maple Leafs is their 3rd straight defeat on Canadian trip
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Joseph Woll ready, Maple Leafs to determine starting goalie for Saturday as Ilya Samsonov comes up ill
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And what is Putin up to next?: If the world is in crisis mode, at least don't get used to it.
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Girls and boys empower Northbrook Pinewood Derby ‘It’s a real opportunity for kids to make friends for life’
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Gordon Monson: Shame on Colorado State fans who chanted, “Russia … Russia … Russia” at Utah State’s Max Shulga, a Ukrainian
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Colorado State apologizes after fans chant ‘Russia’ at Utah State player from Ukraine
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Jack Todd: Habs veterans have drowned as NHL trade deadline looms: The deadline is now less than four weeks away and the Canadiens will have a long list of ...
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On her way home, Brittney Griner says she’ll play in the WNBA this season: Brittney Griner announced in an Instagram post Friday that she has left a U.S ...
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Quick Glance: Brittney Griner has stated her intention to play with the Phoenix Mercury in the 2023 WNBA season.
- "I intend to play basketball for the WNBA's Phoenix Mercury this season, and in doing so, I look forward to being able to say 'thank you' to those of you who advocated, wrote, and posted for me in person soon," Griner wrote in her post.
- "It feels so good to be home!"
- "President Biden, you brought me home and I know you are committed to bringing Paul Whelan and all Americans home too."
- "As I transition home to enjoy the holidays with my family, I want to acknowledge and thank the entire PISA staff and medical team at the San Antonio Fort Hood Base."
Griner urges supporters to contact Whelan, help Americans detained abroad: U.S. basketball star Brittney Griner called on her supporters to write letters to Paul ...
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WARMINGTON: Who knew Don Cherry would stick up for Alex Ovechkin?: You know things are upside down in the world when you have Don Cherry sticking up for a ...
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KOSHAN: Maple Leafs goalie Ilya Samsonov earning every penny, especially at home: The goalie's numbers: He is 16-4-2 with .921 save percentage, and on a one-year ...
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It's 'impossible' to know what it will take to free Paul Whelan from Russia, brother says
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LeBron James, Jrue Holiday named NBA Players of the Week: Lakers forward LeBron James and Bucks guard Jrue Holiday have been named the NBA’s players of the week ...
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NHL Rumour Roundup: Could the Sabres be buyers at the trade deadline?: In today's Rumour Roundup we look at the idea of the Buffalo Sabres buying ...
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Russian Aggression May 'Heat Up' in Spring, Ex-Army General Warns: Mark Hertling said on Saturday that the spring will be an "opportune time for Ukraine to ...
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Who is Viktor Bout: Russia arms dealer in prison swap for Griner: Viktor Bout, who the Biden admin traded in a prisoner swap for Brittney Griner ...
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Notre Dame Women’s Basketball Back On The Road To Face Clemson: The Fighting Irish will play on the road for the fourth time in the last six games Thursday night
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Nearly half of WNBA players still playing overseas: AP: The AP reported that 67 out of 144 WNBA players are competing abroad, and none of them are playing in ...
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Moscow’s Deputy FM Claims U.S. Holding 60 Russians ‘Hostage’: A senior Russian diplomat has accused the United States of holding more than 60 Russian citizens as ...
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Maple Leafs clip Wings behind solid play of Ilya Samsonov, timely scoring: Ilya Samsonov said Sheldon Keefe had some “good words” for the Maple Leafs in ...
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Paid articlePaid Following Brittney Griner’s release, US lawmakers want a ‘National Hostage’ day: WASHINGTON— Days after the release of U.S. basketball star Brittney Griner from ...
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US marks anniversary of Paul Whelan's detention in Russia: Secretary of State Antony Blinken says in a statement that securing Whelan’s release remains a top ...
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