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‘Every day, heartbroken’: Diana Taurasi discusses Brittney Griner’s ordeal, WNBA return

by admin | Nov 9, 2022 | Representation, SEW

Diana Taurasi says she is constantly heartbroken over the situation her Phoenix Mercuryteammate Brittney Griner faces and suggested it may give WNBA players second thoughts about playing in Russia. Taurasi spoke to The Arizona Republic about the uncertainty of her...

US Embassy officials visit Brittney Griner in Russia prison

by admin | Nov 4, 2022 | Representation, SEW

Officials at the U.S. Embassy in Moscow visited jailed WNBA star Brittney Griner on Thursday, more than a week after a Russian court rejected her appeal of her nine-year sentence for drug possession. State Department spokesman Ned Price said in a tweet that the...

Russian court denies WNBA star Brittney Griner’s appeal of 9-year prison sentence

by admin | Oct 25, 2022 | Representation, SEW

A Russian court on Tuesday rejected an appeal by U.S. basketball star Brittney Griner of her nine-year prison sentence for drug possession, a step that could move her closer to a possible high-stakes prisoner swap between Moscow and Washington. The eight-time all-star...

Steph brings attention to Griner during Dubs’ ring ceremony

by admin | Oct 19, 2022 | Representation, SEW

From the ring ceremony to the raising of their fourth NBA championship banner in eight seasons, the pregame festivities Tuesday evening at Chase Center were to be dedicated to the Warriors.S No disrespect to the Los Angeles Lakers, their opponent on opening night. But...

Mercury star Skylar Diggins-Smith expecting second child

by admin | Oct 18, 2022 | Representation, SEW

WNBA star Skylar Diggins-Smith is pregnant and expecting her second child, the Phoenix Mercury guard announced Monday. “New addition loading,” Diggins-Smith posted on Instagram along with photos showcasing her pregnancy. Read More

Brittney Griner Reportedly ‘Very Worried’ That She Will Not Be Released From Russian Prison

by admin | Oct 14, 2022 | Representation, SEW

WNBA champion and international basketball star, Brittney Griner remains imprisoned in Russia for drug smuggling. With an appeal hearing only 11 days away, the WNBA star is reportedly losing hope that she will be released. According to USA Today,  Alexandr Boykov,...

Kim Mulkey’s silence on Brittney Griner embodies the deep cynicism of college sports

by admin | Sep 29, 2022 | Representation, SEW

College sports have made it easy for us to become skeptics. The administrators are overpaid, overmatched and aimless. Conferences devour each other like dinner after a day-long fast. Coaches and their agents have gamed the system to ensure unimaginable millions...

Interview: Diamond DeShields’ forward thinking keeps out negativity

by admin | Sep 23, 2022 | Representation, SEW

Heroic, humble, and human can best describe the spirit of Diamond DeShields. The fifth-year pro, All Star, and champion has become a venerable presence in the sport, known for her energetic style of play and vibrant athleticism. From the time she started in 2018 with...

Brittney Griner’s Wife Cherelle Releases Statement on Efforts to Free Her from Prison

by admin | Sep 19, 2022 | Representation, SEW

Cherelle Griner, the wife of WNBA star Brittney Griner, released a statement Friday night after meeting with United States President Joe Biden about efforts to secure her wife’s release from prison in Russia. Griner has been detained in Russia for 212 days since...

WNBA Commissioner Discusses League’s Efforts to Free Brittney Griner

by admin | Sep 12, 2022 | Representation, SEW

Ahead of the WNBA Finals beginning on Sunday afternoon, league commissioner Cathy Engelbert opened her press conference to give an update on the league’s commitment to bring Brittney Griner home. The Mercury star was arrested at a Moscow airport in February and...
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