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Russian court likely to convict, sentence Brittney Griner on drug charge. Then what?

by admin | Jun 30, 2022 | Representation, SEW

Brittney Griner’s trial for allegedly taking hashish oil into Russia is scheduled to begin Friday. At that point it will have been 134 days since the WNBA star was taken into custody while trying to enter the country through a Moscow-area airport. She faces 10...

Tina Charles joins Seattle Storm for remainder of season

by admin | Jun 29, 2022 | Representation, SEW

After clearing waivers on Monday, former MVP Tina Charles signed a deal Tuesday for the remainder of the WNBA season with the Seattle Storm. Charles, who had signed with the Phoenix Mercury as a free agent in February, agreed to part ways with the team on Saturday by...

Rutgers hires Nikki McCray-Penson as assistant women’s basketball coach

by admin | Jun 29, 2022 | Leadership, Representation, SEW

Rutgers has hired former Tennessee star Nikki McCray-Penson as an assistant coach for the women’s basketball team. Scarlet Knights coach Coquese Washington announced the hiring Tuesday, a day after adding former Rutgers star Tasha Pointer as an assistant coach. Read...

Mercury coach Vanessa Nygaard, Aces star A’ja Wilson call for Brittney Griner’s return

by admin | Jun 28, 2022 | Representation, SEW

Las Vegas Aces forward A’ja Wilson hated what she saw when the first images of her Olympic teammate and Phoenix Mercury star Brittney Griner were published by the Associated Press on Monday. They showed Griner, who’s been detained in Russia since being...

Brittney Griner to attend preliminary court hearing behind closed doors, lawyer says

by admin | Jun 27, 2022 | Representation, SEW

WNBA star Brittney Griner will attend a preliminary court hearing in the Moscow region Monday, her lawyer Alexander Boykov told CNN. Griner has been held in Russia since February 17 on accusations of alleged attempted drug smuggling and has been officially classified...

Courtney Vandersloot hits wild buzzer-beater to lift Sky past Lynx

by admin | Jun 27, 2022 | Representation, SEW

Courtney Vandersloot wasn’t going to let the Chicago Sky blow their lead Sunday afternoon. Vandersloot lifted the Sky to an 88-85 win over the Minnesota Lynx with a 3-pointer right at the buzzer. Her shot, which she hit over Minnesota center Sylvia Fowles, was...

Mercury, Tina Charles Agree to ‘Contract Divorce,’ Team Announces

by admin | Jun 27, 2022 | Representation, SEW

As the  look to stay afloat without star center Brittney Griner, former league MVP Tina Charles played a major role, averaging 17.3 points and 7.3 rebounds per game for the team in 2022. Now, after just 16 games, she is no longer with the franchise. “After discussions...

Chicago Sky’s Candace Parker predicts more frequent triple-doubles as WNBA evolves

by admin | Jun 24, 2022 | Representation, SEW

Chicago Sky star  Candace Parker had an historic feat Thursday on the 50th anniversary of Title IX, recording a WNBA record third career triple-double, but she said afterward she believes her achievement will be passed soon. Parker’s second triple-double came...

WNBA star Brittney Griner recognized as honorary All-Star amid Russian detainment

by admin | Jun 24, 2022 | Representation, SEW

The WNBA has announced it will honor Phoenix Mercury star Brittney Griner, who is currently detained in Russia, as an honorary All-Star for its upcoming All-Star exhibition game. In a statement on Wednesday, league commissioner Cathy Engelbert said it was the right...

A breakdown of Ariel Atkins and the keys to her success

by admin | Jun 23, 2022 | Representation, SEW

If you haven’t been paying attention to Mystics shooting guard Ariel Atkins this season, I highly suggest it. In a way, Atkins is the perfect player for the modern style of basketball. By the numbers, threes and layups are the most efficient shot in the game, and...
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