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# WNBA

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February 2023
# Moving On
Brittney Griner set to return to WNBA after Russian prison release
The American basketball star has signed a one-year deal with Phoenix Mercury, according to reports.
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Feb 20th 2023, 8:27 AM
Last year
2022
# brittney griner
US basketball star moved to penal colony following nine-year sentence for drug possession
A Russian court rejected an appeal against Griner’s nine-year sentence for drug possession last month.
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Nov 9th 2022, 9:00 AM
# brittney griner
Russian court rejects US basketball player’s appeal on nine year sentence for cannabis oil
Griner was convicted on 4 August after police said they found vape canisters containing cannabis oil in her luggage
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Oct 25th 2022, 7:17 PM
# good reads
Shambolic organisation at the Champions League final and more of the week's best sportswriting
A selection of pieces that caught our eye this week.
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Sep 25th 2022, 8:30 AM
# Basketball
Russia is 'ready' to discuss US prisoner exchange - a day after basketball star sentencing
Brittney Griner was detained at a Moscow airport in February after she was found carrying vape cartridges with cannabis oil in her luggage.
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Aug 5th 2022, 7:48 AM
All time
WNBA reverses penalties against players who showed support for shooting victims
Each organisation was fined $5,000 and players were each given a $500 penalty.
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Jul 25th 2016, 12:30 AM
# Ouch
WNBA player headbutts team-mate trying to celebrate
Blood, blood everywhere.
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Aug 26th 2013, 8:20 PM
# London 2012
Double standards: Australian women's basketball team fly economy as men travel business class
The Sports Minister in Oz has called for a review after outcry over gender inequality in Olympics build-up.
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Jul 20th 2012, 8:08 AM
# Jack of All Trades
The Magnificent Seven: Codebreakers
NFL star Chad Ochocinco laced up a pair of football boots earlier this week as he lined out for the Sporting Kansas City reserves. We take a look at seven others who famously tried their hand at more than one sport.
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Apr 1st 2011, 1:49 PM