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How the Paris Games reminded us of what makes the Olympics so compelling

How the Paris Games reminded us of what makes the Olympics so compelling

After 2020 and a pandemic-delayed Games in Tokyo, the world was desperate…
Pretrial detention for American reporter accused of spying in Russia extended through March

Pretrial detention for American reporter accused of spying in Russia extended through March

A court in Moscow Friday extended the pretrial detention of Wall Street…
Surrounded by unidentified individuals in suits, wearing a red-and-black lumberjack shirt, and featuring a new, cropped hairstyle instead of her usual dreadlocks, Brittney Griner walked across an unremarkable airport runway in the UAE. Approaching from the other side was the average-looking, middle-aged, Soviet-born arms dealer released in exchange for her freedom from a Russian penal colony. "I wish you good luck," Viktor Bout said to the 6-foot-9 WNBA champion and two-time Olympic gold medalist as they passed each other on December 8, 2022.

Brittney Griner's release, one year later: How NBA star returned to US

Surrounded by unidentified individuals in suits, wearing a red-and-black lumberjack shirt, and…
Brittney Griner flies home with negotiator Roger Carstens (right) and others who helped secure her release from Russia

Brittney Griner's release, one year later: How WNBA star was freed from Russian penal colony in prisoner exchange for arms dealer Viktor Bout after getting busted for cannabis and becoming Putin's pawn

Flanked by anonymous suits, wrapped in a red-and-black lumberjack, and sporting newly…
Brittney Griner away from road-tripping Mercury due to mental health reasons

Brittney Griner away from road-tripping Mercury due to mental health reasons

Brittney Griner will not travel with the Phoenix Mercury for their next two…
Brittney Griner says it took ‘rock bottom’ for WNBA to address travel situation

Brittney Griner says it took ‘rock bottom’ for WNBA to address travel situation

Brittney Griner expressed understandable frustration on Monday over how long she felt…
Brittney Griner plays in first WNBA preseason game since detainment in Russia

Brittney Griner plays in first WNBA preseason game since detainment in Russia

Brittney Griner strolled down the sideline about 1 1/2 hours before the…
Brittney Griner spoke on many issues, including on trans people, in her first presser of 2023

Brittney Griner slams push to ban trans women from competing against biological women in sport

‘I think it’s a crime’: Brittney Griner slams push to ban trans…
Brittney Griner vows to fight to bring home Americans detained overseas

Brittney Griner vows to fight to bring home Americans detained overseas

WNBA star Brittney Griner is paying it forward now that she’s officially…
McCarthy: Biden’s Griner swap emboldened Putin to snatch WSJ reporter

McCarthy: Biden’s Griner swap emboldened Putin to snatch WSJ reporter

House Speaker Kevin McCarthy called on Russia Thursday to release a Wall…