Brittney Griner
The latest on Brittney Griner. An American basketball player, Griner has played in the Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA) for Phoenix Mercury since 2013. Griner has won two Olympic gold medals and is a six time WNBA All-Star. In 2022, Griner was detained and arrested by Russian authorities for possessing medically prescribed hash oil. Ultimately sentenced to a nine years prison sentence, Griner was released as part of a prisoner swap between the United States and Russia.
Russia's "merchant of death" Victor Bout refuses to volunteer for frontline
Viktor Bout was asked during an interview about his willingness to fight in Ukraine alongside the Wagner Group of mercenaries.
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There are often controversies in sport and 2022 was not short of them, as some big names found themselves embroiled in moments that became huge news.
What Brittney Griner did on first night back in the U.S.
Cherelle Griner has told about her basketballer wife's return after her release from a Russian jail: "Day by day, we're just feeding a little bit to the soul."
Will Brittney Griner Return to WNBA? What the star has said
Griner discussed a possible return to the WNBA and the release of American Paul Whelan in her first statement since returning home. Read it in full here.
Viktor Bout eyes political career, joins pro-Kremlin ultranationalist party
The party is viewed by many as being loyal to the Kremlin on key issues, including Vladimir Putin's war against Ukraine.
Tucker Carlson should use clout with Putin to free Paul Whelan: "The View"
Ana Navarro of "The View" criticized conservatives who are upset that Whelan was not included in the deal that brought WNBA star Brittney Griner home.
Viktor Bout says U.S. prison system inspired by Nazis in TV interview
The convicted arms dealer also complained about the food he was given, saying that it's "not really even food, based on Nazi practices."
"Trump wasn't especially interested" in freeing Paul Whelan—Fiona Hill
The one-time White House official said the former president never discussed the ex-marine, despite Whelan being in custody for two years of Trump's presidency.
Donald Trump says he "turned down deal" of Paul Whelan for Viktor Bout
"I wouldn't have made the deal for a hundred people in exchange for someone that has killed untold numbers of people with his arms deals," Trump said.
Viktor Bout's lawyer: U.S. has "absolutely" nothing to fear
Steve Zissou insisted the exchange of Viktor Bout for Brittney Griner was fair.
Freed Russian Arms Dealer Viktor Bout Would 'Volunteer' In Putin's War
In an interview with state-controlled RT, the arm dealer said he 'never understood' why Russia didn't move earlier into Ukraine.
Trump blasts Brittney Griner exchange in latest "rigged" election tirade
Trump wrote: "The America hating basketball player for the "Merchant of Death" especially when the former Marine is not even included, is a one-sided disaster."
Brittney Griner negotiator says Putin overruled double swap at last minute
Negotiator Bill Richardson said he believes Russian leader Vladimir Putin didn't want to give U.S President Joe Biden "the victory" of a "two-for-two" swap.
As Trump touts hostage record, David Whelan says brother shown "zero" care
Trump boasted that his hostage release record was better than "any other administration" while denouncing a prisoner swap for WNBA star Brittney Griner.
GOP congressman says Brittney Griner "doesn't owe us an explanation"
Texas Representative Dan Crenshaw was responding to a question regarding Griner's past protests kneeling for the national anthem before games.
Russian agent compares Griner deal to "Godfather": "Offer you can't refuse"
WNBA player Brittney Griner was freed from imprisonment in Russia on Thursday after the U.S. agreed to exchange her for a notorious Russian arms dealer.
Biden under pressure for marijuana reform after Brittney Griner release
Marijuana arrests account for over half of drug-related arrests in the U.S. and disproportionately affect Black Americans.
Brittney Griner Updates: Russia reportedly wanted spy in Germany for Whelan
WNBA player Brittney Griner landed in the U.S. Friday following her release from Russian detention.
What's next for Brittney Griner? WNBA star back from Russia
Brittney Griner has returned to the United States after a prisoner swap deal with Russia so what is next for the WNBA star after her release?
NFL player's comparison of Brittney Griner to captured marine sparks debate
Dallas Cowboys linebacker Micah Parsons has faced some heat on social media after he bemoaned that a retired U.S. marine was not part of deal with Russia.
Donald Trump freeing 5,000 Taliban members compared to Biden Griner deal
A deal was made by the Trump administration in 2020 to allow thousands of Islamist militants be freed as part of Afghan peace negotiations.
Russian state TV claims U.S. chose Griner over Whelan because of identity
"American voters were given a choice" RT head Margarita Simonyan said regarding the deal to bring the basketball star home.
Paul Whelan's brother says Biden made right call releasing Brittney Griner
Whelan has said he's "disappointed" that more hasn't been done to secure his release from Russia since 2018 after a prisoner exchange for Griner.
Texas native Brittney Griner ignored by Abbott in tweet for Whelan release
Griner, a Houston native, is expected to land at a San Antonio airport late Thursday evening or early Friday morning, according to media reports.
Brittney Griner's ordeal should inspire U.S. cannabis law changes: NORML
NORML, a prominent cannabis advocacy group, said lawmakers should be inspired to address domestic drug policies after Griner's imprisonment and release.
Video shows Brittney Griner exchange for Russia's Viktor Bout
The American basketball star didn't know she was heading back to the U.S. until a Russian official told her on the plane.
Trump attacks Biden for not doing something he failed to do himself
Trump asked why Paul Whelan wasn't included in Thursday's prisoner swap with Russia, even though Trump was the president for half of Whelan's imprisonment.
Biden admin denies Brittney Griner swap for arms dealer was bad deal
The U.S. agreed to exchange Viktor Bout, nicknamed the "Merchant of Death," in order to free Griner.
Brittney Griner swap may be sign Russia's worried about secrets leaking
Security experts told Newsweek that the prisoner swap signals that the U.S. and Russia is returning to Cold War-era patterns.
Who is Marc Fogel? American remains detained in Russia as Griner released
As Brittney Griner's release was celebrated on Thursday, some have pointed out that other Americans remain detained in Russia.
