by admin | May 17, 2022 | Representation, SEW
The lawyer for Brittney Griner said Friday that the WNBA star’s pretrial detention in Russia has been extended by one month. Alexander Boykov told The Associated Press he believed the relatively short extension of the detention indicated the case would come to...
by admin | May 16, 2022 | Representation, SEW
Tip-off for the 2022 season came with great anticipation. But it’s been overshadowed by trepidation. In February Brittney Griner, a seven-time WNBA All-Star with the Phoenix Mercury—and a two-time Olympic gold medalist—was arrested at a Moscow-area airport, for...
by admin | May 6, 2022 | Representation, SEW
In her struggle for freedom from detention in Russia, WNBA star Brittney Griner now has another big name in her corner: former U.S. ambassador to the U.N. Bill Richardson. A spokesperson for the Richardson Center confirmed to ABC News that the international hostage...
by admin | May 3, 2022 | Representation, SEW
The U.S. government now considers WNBA star Brittney Griner to be “wrongfully detained” in Russia, according to a Tuesday morning report from ESPN’s T.J. Quinn. Although officials declined to say what led to the reclassification, the decision signals a drastic shift...
by admin | May 3, 2022 | Representation, SEW
The WNBA plans to honor Brittney Griner with a special season-long tribute as the Mercury center continues her battle to return to the United States. ESPN was the first to report the news on Monday night. Read More
by admin | Apr 28, 2022 | Representation, SEW
Following the release of Trevor Reed in a prisoner swap with Russia, a U.S. State Department spokesman said Wednesday that Brittney Griner’s return to the United States remains a “top priority.” Griner, a seven-time All-Star with the Mercury and a two-time Olympic...
by admin | Apr 25, 2022 | Representation, SEW
As players report for the WNBA’s 26th season, set to begin May 6, the league is riding unprecedented momentum: It boasts soaring ratings, heightened cultural awareness and a fresh infusion of cash thanks to a $75 million round of fundraising that included the likes of...
by admin | Apr 24, 2022 | SEW, Weekly Highlights and Lowlights
👍 This week our highlight goes to Peres Jepchirchir, a 28-year-old runner from Kenya, won the women’s race in the 126th running of the Boston Marathon on Monday. 👎 This week we give a thumbs down and our lowlight of the week once again to Russia who still has not...
by admin | Apr 21, 2022 | Representation, SEW
For the first time in years, 2021 WNBA MVP Jonquel Jones took the floor at Mohegan Sun Arena this week for the opening of training camp with the Connecticut Sun, a marked change from previous summers, when overseas commitments resulted in Jones arriving late to camp,...
by admin | Apr 19, 2022 | Representation, SEW
The Phoenix Mercury continue to be without Brittney Griner, who has been detained in Russia since February, but while the star center remains on their minds, they also know they have to move on with their preparation for the upcoming WNBA season. “It’s...
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