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2 months ago
GMA goes 1-on-1 with WNBA stars, including Brittney Griner
ABC News' Mola Lenghi is in Las Vegas talking to the players set to play in the WNBA's All Star game, including Brittney Griner, who's making her first appearance since returning to the league.
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Griner chosen as an WNBA All-Star starter with Wilson and Stewart captains again
Brittney Griner will be starting in the WNBA All-Star Game a year after she was an honorary choice by the league while she was being detained in Russia
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WNBA working with Brittney Griner and Mercury on travel options including charter flights
Griner was harassed at an airport by what the WNBA called a "provocateur."
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Brittney Griner and teammates harassed at airport
The WNBA is investigating the incident which occurred in Dallas.
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Brittney Griner, Mercury teammates confronted at airport by 'provocateur,' WNBA says
The WNBA says Brittney Griner and her Phoenix Mercury teammates were confronted by a “provocateur” at a Dallas airport on Saturday
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Brittney Griner plays 1st regular season game since release
The Phoenix Mercury superstar received a huge ovation during her first game since being released from a Russian prison, scoring 27 points and making 10 rebounds against the Chicago Sky.
4 months ago
4 months ago
Brittney Griner makes emotional, impressive return to the WNBA
Brittney Griner returned to her first official game in WNBA for the Phoenix Mercury after she spent nearly 10 months in Russian detainment.
4 months ago
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Brittney Griner's return to WNBA court
The basketball star played in her first official game in 579 days after spending 10 months in a Russian Prison.
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Brittney Griner returns to the WNBA
The Phoenix Mercury center played in her first competitive game since being held in a Russian jail on drug charges.
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Brittney Griner says 'digging deep' is behind her return to the WNBA
ABC News contributor Christine Brennan discusses Brittney Griner’s first press conference following her 10-month detainment in a Russian prison.
5 months ago
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Brittney Griner speaks out about Russian detainment
The WNBA star opened up about her time behind bars in a Russian prison and her mission to help other Americans wrongly detained overseas, like Evan Gershkovich and Paul Whelan.
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Britney Griner opens up about Russian detainment
The WNBA star got emotional during a news conference about how she got through the ordeal behind Russian bars.
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Brittney Griner talks emotional return to Phoenix Mercury
In a press conference Thursday, the three-time WNBA Champion spoke about her path back to basketball after her release from Russia late last year.
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Brittney Griner addresses Russian detainment: 'No one should be in those conditions'
WNBA star Brittney Griner said "digging deep" helped her get through her detainment at a Russian prison last year.
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Brittney Griner speaks out for 1st time since being released from Russian prison
Brittney Griner thanked her family and friends and credited her faith for surviving her time in custody on Friday in her first comments since being released from Russia.
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9 months ago
Britney Griner urges supporters to write to Paul Whelan
The WNBA star wrote a heartfelt open letter thanking fans for their support and urging them to write to Whelan, a former Marine left detained in Russia.
9 months ago
9 months ago
Brittney Griner pens thank you letter, urges supporters to write to Paul Whelan
Brittney Griner on Wednesday posted an open letter thanking fans for their support and urging them to write to Paul Whalen, an American detained in Russia.
9 months ago
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Brittney Griner breaks her silence
WNBA star Brittney Griner posted an emotional statement after being freed from prison in Russian and reuniting with her wife.
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Brittney Griner's first statement since her release
Brittney Griner shared her first public statement since her release from captivity in Russia and thanked all those who helped her come home as she promised a return to basketball.
9 months ago
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Brittney Griner speaks out for 1st time since being released from Russia
In a post on Instagram, Griner said it felt good to be home and expressed gratitude to all who helped bring her back to the U.S.
9 months ago
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Griner speaks out for first time since being released from Russian custody
ABC News' Alex Presha reports on WNBA star Brittney Griner's first public comments since being released from Russian prison, and on her plans to return to basketball.
9 months ago
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Brittney Griner recuperating after return from Russia
The WNBA star has begun her recovery after returning to the U.S. following her detainment in Russia, officials said.
9 months ago
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Diplomat who brought Brittney Griner home tells Paul Whelan: 'We haven't forgotten you'
Roger Carstens, U.S. Special Presidential Envoy for Hostage Affairs who helped secure Brittney Griner’s release, said he told Paul Whelan: "We haven't forgotten you."
9 months ago
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Brittney Griner in military medical facility after returning to US from Russian prison
The WNBA star was reunited with her wife Cherrelle after she was released from a Russian penal colony as a result of a prisoner swap with Russian for arms dealer Viktor Bout.
9 months ago
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New details on Brittney Griner’s return to US after Russian prisoner swap
The WNBA star remains in a military medical facility in San Antonio, Texas, where she is receiving treatment after nearly 300 days in Russian prison.
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Brittney Griner’s road to recovery
The WNBA star’s agent says Griner is “doing really well” in her first weekend home since being released from imprisonment in Russia. ABC News’ Andrew Dymburt has the new details.
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Special presidential envoy speaks out on Brittney Griner's release
Roger Carstens, the U.S. special presidential envoy for hostage affairs, helped secure WNBA star Brittney Griner’s release from Russia.
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Brittney Griner continues reintegration processes on US soil after prison swap
The Biden administration faced some criticism for Griner's release. U.S Marine Paul Whelan's brother David Whelan said, "I think all Americans should be happy that Brittney Griner is home."
9 months ago
9 months ago
Griner 'in very good spirits' but US isn't doing 'backflips' over freeing Russian arms dealer: Kirby
Brittney Griner is doing well while recovering in Texas after being freed from Russia and returning to the U.S. last week, John Kirby said on "This Week"
9 months ago
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Nobody doing ‘backflips’ over Viktor Bout going free: John Kirby
ABC News’ Martha Raddatz interviews White House National Security Council spokesman John Kirby on “This Week.”
9 months ago
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US releases notorious arms dealer in prisoner swap for Brittney Griner
ABC News’ Martha Raddatz reports on the latest international headlines on “This Week.”
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Brittney Griner back in US and reunited with her wife
The WNBA star and her family are thanking everyone who facilitated her release from Russian detention after 10 months.
9 months ago
9 months ago
Outpouring of support for WNBA superstar Brittney Griner
Brittney Griner is readjusting to a life of freedom in the U.S. following her release from a Russian prison.
9 months ago
9 months ago
Brittney Griner back on US soil
The WNBA star has reunited with her wife after a prisoner swap as the White House faces backlash over release of the arms dealer.
9 months ago
9 months ago
WNBA star Brittney Griner is back on US soil, reunites with wife
WNBA star Brittney Griner is back on U.S. soil and reunited with her wife after her 10-month ordeal as a Russian prisoner.
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Sports columnist: WNBA will support Brittney Griner following release
ABC News contributor and sports columnist Christine Brennan reacts to Brittney Griner’s release and the significance of the WNBA’s ongoing support during the athlete’s time in a Russian prison.
9 months ago
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Senior CIA field operative gives insight on prisoner swap with Viktor Bout
ABC News contributor Darrell Blocker explains why Russian arms dealer Viktor Bout was on his radar during his time with the CIA and discusses the high-profile prisoner swap.
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How prisoner exchanges like Brittney Griner’s work
In order to secure Griner’s freedom, the White House had to return notorious arms dealer Viktor Bout to Russia— a move that has been criticized by some.
9 months ago
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New details on the deal that brought Brittney Griner home
Russia released the WNBA star from a Russian penal colony in exchange for arms dealer Viktor Bout.
9 months ago
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White House celebrates Brittney Griner’s safe return home
With the WNBA star back in the states, the White House responds to criticism on the prisoner swap of Viktor Bout for Griner.
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Brittney Griner back on US soil after nearly 300 days in Russian prison
Griner will now undergo medical evaluation at Brooke Army Medical Center in San Antonio.
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What Griner’s release means for other Americans left behind
ABC News’ Martha Raddatz shares the reaction by imprisoned American Paul Whelan and his family after Brittney Griner’s release.
9 months ago
9 months ago
New details on Brittney Griner’s prisoner swap
ABC News’ Mary Bruce reports on the secret negotiations between the U.S. and Russia to free the WNBA star and the difficult choices the Biden administration says it was forced to make.
9 months ago
9 months ago
Former New Mexico governor played key role to secure Griner’s release
Bill Richardson, who traveled to Moscow multiple times over the past few months, shares insight and details of the negotiations behind Brittney Griner’s release from Russian prison.
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Brittney Griner lands on US soil after prison release
Griner’s plane landed at Kelly Air Force Base in San Antonio, Texas, on Friday morning, where she was then brought to Brooke Army Medical Center to start the “reintegration” program.
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How basketball stars rallied for Brittney Griner during her detention in Russia
Throughout Brittney Griner's detention in Russia, top WNBA and NBA stars rallied for her on and off the court, putting pressure on the White House to secure her release.
9 months ago
9 months ago
Britney Griner freed from Russian custody
Britney Griner is on her way home following months of detainment following a prisoner exchange with a notorious Russian criminal.
9 months ago
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Notorious Russian arms dealer released in prisoner swap for Brittney Griner
Notorious Russian arms dealer Viktor Bout has been released in a prisoner swap in exchange for WNBA star Brittney Griner, and is now back in Russia.
9 months ago
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WNBA star Brittney Griner is released in prisoner swap
After 294 days of detention, WNBA star Brittney Griner has been freed from detention in a penal colony in Russia, with Griner boarding a plane to the U.S.
9 months ago
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Brittney Griner released from Russia in prisoner swap
ABC News' Mary Bruce reports on the Biden administration securing the release of WNBA superstar Brittney Griner from Russia following her 294-day detention.
9 months ago