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Dwight Howard says he should make the Hall of Fame

Lakers center Dwight Howard said recently that he feels he deserves to receive basketball's highest career honor.

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What happened to WNBA star Brittney Griner and why is she detained in Russia?

Basketball icon has been detained in Moscow for five months and counting

The Independent UK

Kremlin poker-faced on US swap offer to free Griner, Whelan

The Kremlin has warned that a possible prisoner swap with the United States involving American basketball star Brittney Griner needs to be negotiated quietly without fanfare

The Independent UK

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Kremlin says no agreements yet on Griner prisoner swap

The Kremlin said on Thursday that there were no agreements yet on a possible prisoner swap involving jailed U.S. basketball star Brittney Griner, and Russian arms dealer Viktor Bout, who is serving a 25 year sentence in the U.S.

Reuters

Current generation of UConn players reflect on ‘GOAT’ status, impact of the legendary Sue Bird

HARTFORD, Conn. — Growing up in Croatia, Nika Mühl didn’t follow UConn women’s basketball, or really any American sports for that matter. She was more in tune with European hoops. But as soon as she committed to the Huskies in her junior season of high school, Mühl made a point…

Tribune News Service

The Commonwealth Games begin today - See the full list of events

With the Commonwealth Games beginning today (July 28), you might be wondering when each of the events is taking place. Here's the full list of…

The National (Scotland)

US offers Russia prisoner swap in bid to free two Americans including basketball star Brittney Griner

The US has offered Russia a prisoner swap in a bid to free two Americans, including basketball star Brittney Griner.

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Commonwealth Games 2022 full schedule: Daily guide and start times in Birmingham

The opening ceremony for the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham takes place on Thursday evening, with the live action getting underway the following morning

Daily Mirror

Resuming Talks with Russia, Blinken Offers 'Substantial' Deal on Prisoners

The United States has made a "substantial proposal" to Russia to free Americans including basketball star Brittney Griner, Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Wednesday, as he announced he will speak to his Moscow counterpart for the first time since the Ukraine war. Blinken said he expected a telephone call…

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Coach K's grandson, former Duke basketball player, pleads guilty to DWI charge

HILLSBOROUGH, N.C. — Michael Savarino, retired Duke basketball coach Mike Krzyzewski's grandson and a former Duke basketball player, pleaded guilty to driving while impaired Wednesday in a case stemming from a November traffic stop in rural Orange County.

Tribune News Service

Kevin Durant’s ‘NYC Point Gods’ premiere let hoops stars talk shop about city basketball

NEW YORK — The premier of the documentary ‘NYC Point Gods’ brought an NBA crowd Tuesday night to the Midnight Theatre in Manhattan, and the red carpet provided some interesting notes that we’ll detail below.

Tribune News Service

Brittney Griner says she was forced to sign papers in Russian without proper translation, told: ‘You’re guilty’

The WNBA star faces a maximum sentence of 10 years in prison

The Independent UK

Brittney Griner testifies at her drugs trial in Russia

Here are some quotes from Wednesday's testimony by U.S. basketball star Brittney Griner to a Russian court trying her for possession of drugs, after she was detained at a Moscow airport in February with vape cartridges containing hashish oil.

Reuters

A niqab and balloon shoes for a Moroccan basketball fan: Mous Lamrabat’s best photograph

‘We recreated a pair of Nike trainers and I used Michael Jordan’s number on the niqab. It’s as if, in a parallel universe, this is the uniform for basketball’

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The Independent UK

Griner testifies at Russia drug trial about interrogation

The drug trial of American basketball star Brittney Griner has resumed in a Russian court

Reuters

'No one explained any of it' - Griner relives her arrest in Russian trial

U.S. basketball star Brittney Griner told a Russian court on Wednesday she was not read her rights when detained at a Moscow airport in February, as she stands trial for drug charges that could see her face up to 10 years in prison.

Chicago Sun-Times

Brittney Griner trial considers medicinal use of cannabis

The drug trial of American basketball star Brittney Griner in a Russian court focused Tuesday on testimony that cannabis, while illegal in Russia, is regarded in other countries as having legitimate medicinal use.

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Adidas and Candace Parker team up for her second signature shoe

The Exhibit B basketball sneaker comes after a 12-year hiatus.

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International Prospects Get a Taste of U.S. Women’s Game With NBA Academy

As the WNBA looks to add more international players to its ranks, events like the NBA’s Women’s Academy Games help make a clearer pathway.

Sports Illustrated

Pistons to Wear Teal Throwback Jersey During 2022–23 Season

Detroit will don the iconic threads for approximately 10 games next year.

The Independent UK

Commonwealth Games tickets: How to buy Birmingham 2022 tickets

The Games are back after four years since Gold Coast 2018

The Independent UK

Commonwealth Games schedule: Birmingham 2022 dates and time

The Games are back after four years since Gold Coast 2018

Al Jazeera

What to know about Brittney Griner’s case and Russia’s drug laws

Moscow’s harsh drug laws are under the spotlight following the American basketball star’s arrest.

Reuters

U.S. basketball star Griner treated injuries with medical cannabis, defence argues

The defence team of U.S. basketball player Brittney Griner, detained in Russia on drug charges, argued in court on Tuesday that she had used medical cannabis to assuage pain from injuries, like many other elite international athletes.

The Independent UK

Griner's drawn-out drug trial in Russia resumes

American basketball star Brittney Griner is returning to a Russian courtroom for her drawn-out trial on drug charges that could bring her 10 years in prison if convicted

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