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Russian-born tennis player Natela Dzalamidze changes nationality to avoid Wimbledon ban

Russian-born tennis player Natela Dzalamidze has changed her nationality to Georgian to avoid the ban Wimbledon imposed on all Russian…

3 years ago

June 13 – June 19, Weekly Highlights and Lowlights

👍 This week our highlight goes to Catherine Raiche who was named assistant GM of the Cleveland Browns making her…

3 years ago

Russian court extends detention for U.S. basketball star Brittney Griner

Griner will stay in jail for at least another 18 days.

3 years ago

State Department Officials Meet With Mercury About Griner’s Detention

The WNBA star has been held captive in Russia for over 100 days.

3 years ago

Brittney Griner latest: Phoenix Mercury set for US State Dept. briefing and Hall of Famer calls for release

The coach of the WNBA's Phoenix Mercury, Vanessa Nygaard, told reporters after their game on Sunday that the team was…

3 years ago

Kamila Valieva: Skating minimum age to be raised to 17 following Olympic controversy

The International Skating Union will raise the minimum age for competitors in senior events from 15 to 17 after the…

3 years ago

Wife of Brittney Griner speaks on WNBA star’s detention in Russia

Cherelle Griner said the WNBA's support has given Brittney Griner "comfort."

3 years ago

Brittney Griner Still Isn’t Getting Enough Attention

As a trumped-up trial in Russia looms, her case remains curiously under the radar.

3 years ago

WNBA Star Brittney Griner’s Detention In Russia Extended By One Month

Brittney Griner’s pre-trial detention in Russia has been extended by one month, The Associated Press reports.

3 years ago