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Phoenix Mercury center Brittney Griner plays during game three of the 2021 WNBA semifinals at Desert Financial Arena in Tempe, Ariz., on Oct. 3, 2021.

The U.S. now says Russia is wrongfully detaining WNBA star Brittney Griner

May 03, 2022
Griner was arrested after authorities reportedly found vape cartridges with hashish oil in her luggage. The shift in language indicates the U.S. will work more aggressively to secure her release.
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Brittney Griner, pictured blocking Courtney Vandersloot, was arrested upon her arrival at an airport outside of Moscow. Russian officials claim she was transporting hash oil vape cartridges in her luggage - a charge that carries up to 10 years in prison.

A U.S. official in Russia is allowed to see detained WNBA star Brittney Griner

Mar 23, 2022
State Department spokesman Ned Price said consular officials were granted access to the basketball star on Wednesday. He added that she is in good condition.
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A Russian court announced it has extended the arrest of WNBA star Brittney Griner until May 19, according to the Russian state news agency TASS. Griner was detained at a Moscow-area airport in February after Russian authorities said a search of her lugga

We're not hearing much about jailed WNBA star Brittney Griner. Could that be good?

Mar 18, 2022
Media coverage of Griner's arrest on alleged drug charges in Russia has remained somewhat muted. Some say it's because of her skin color, but others say it's part of a bigger strategy to get her home.
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WNBA star Brittney Griner's case is one of three high-profile American detentions in Russia.

Russia arrests Brittney Griner; Blinken promises to help all Americans detained there

Mar 07, 2022
Speaking in Moldova, Secretary of State Antony Blinken urged Americans to leave Russia and vowed to support any American being held by Russia.
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The NAACP urges professional athletes to reconsider signing with  teams in Texas in light of the state's voting and abortion laws.

NAACP urges pro athletes not to sign with Texas teams over voting and abortion laws

Oct 28, 2021
Player organizations in the NBA, NHL, NFL, WNBA and MLB were sent an open letter by the organization's national and state presidents.
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The Chicago Sky celebrate after winning Game Four of the 2021 WNBA Finals against the Phoenix Mercury on Sunday at the Wintrust Arena in Chicago, Illinois. It's the city's first-ever WNBA title.

Chicago brings home its first WNBA championship trophy

Oct 18, 2021
The Chicago Sky rallied from behind to beat the Phoenix Mercury and bring home the city's first-ever WNBA title. They're being celebrated by their hometown, including former President Barack Obama.
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The One-Question Interview: Nikki Fargas

Aug 10, 2021

What’s changed the most about basketball since you played?

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USA's players celebrate their victory at the end of the women's final basketball match between USA and Japan during the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games. It was the squad's seventh consecutive Olympic gold.

U.S. Women's Basketball Wins Olympic Gold For The 7th Straight Time

Aug 07, 2021
The U.S. women have not lost a game at the Olympics since the 1992 Games in Barcelona, a remarkable stretch of 55 straight victories and seven gold medals.
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How Has COVID Impacted Professional Sports In Nevada?

Jul 07, 2021

When the pandemic hit, sports in Nevada lost a lot when it came to games, fans, and ticket sales.  

Now, more than a year later how has the pandemic impacted local sports teams?

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Las Vegas Deals Defending Champion Seattle 1st Loss 96-80

May 19, 2021

SEATTLE (AP) — Jackie Young had 21 points and 10 rebounds, A'ja Wilson added 18 points, 11 rebounds, five assists and three blocks, and the Las Vegas Aces held off the defending champion Seattle Storm 96-80 to avenge a season-opening loss.

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Breanna Stewart, Jewell Loyd Carry Storm Past Aces, 97-83

May 17, 2021

EVERETT, Wash. (AP) — Breanna Stewart had 28 points and 13 rebounds, Jewell Loyd added 22 points and the Seattle Storm opened defense of their WNBA title with a 97-83 victory over the Las Vegas Aces.

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WNBA Returns, Celebrating 25th Anniversary Season

May 14, 2021

NEW YORK (AP) — The WNBA is back and celebrating its silver anniversary. It was a busy offseason for the longest-running women's professional sports league that will tip off its 25th season Friday night.

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Aces Sit Atop AP Preseason WNBA Power Poll

May 13, 2021

NEW YORK (AP) — The Las Vegas Aces fell just short of the WNBA championship last season while missing three key players.

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Aces Hire Former LSU Coach Fargas As Team President

May 12, 2021

LAS VEGAS (AP) — The Las Vegas Aces have hired former LSU coach Nikki Fargas as the team's president.

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Aces' Angel McCoughtry Tears ACL In Right Knee

May 11, 2021

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Las Vegas Aces forward Angel McCoughtry sustained a torn ACL and meniscus in her right knee in a game against Los Angeles on Saturday.

The veteran guard came down with an offensive rebound 2:49 into the game before being helped from the court.

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WNBA Rolls Out Plans For 25th Season Celebration

Mar 15, 2021

NEW YORK (AP) — The WNBA hopes to be back in home arenas for its 25th season this summer.

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America Reckons With Racial Injustice
Former Sen. Kelly Loeffler, R-Ga., waits for Vice President Mike Pence to arrive for her swearing-in reenactment for the cameras in the Capitol in January 2020.

WNBA Team Co-Owned By Ex-Sen. Kelly Loeffler Is Sold After Players' Criticism

Feb 26, 2021
The new three-member investor group which purchased the team includes former Dream player Renee Montgomery, making her the first retired player to have become both a co-owner and a WNBA executive.
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Sen. Kelly Loeffler, R-Ga., waits for Vice President Mike Pence to arrive for her swear-in reenactment for the cameras in the Capitol on Monday, Jan. 6, 2020.

Atlanta Dream, Co-Owned By Former Sen. Kelly Loeffler, Is Close To Being Sold

Jan 21, 2021
Ever since Loeffler denounced WNBA support for Black Lives Matter, players have wanted the league to force her to sell the team.
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Stewart Leads Seattle To 2nd WNBA Title In 3 Years

Oct 07, 2020

BRADENTON, Fla. (AP) — Breanna Stewart scored 26 points and the Seattle Storm won their second WNBA championship in three seasons, sweeping the Las Vegas Aces with a 92-59 victory.

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Stewart, Bird Help Storm Rout Aces; Go Up 2-0 In WNBA Finals

Oct 05, 2020

BRADENTON, Fla. (AP) — Breanna Stewart scored 22 points and Seattle moved within a victory of a WNBA championship as the Storm beat the Las Vegas Aces 104-91.

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Aces Advances To Franchise's 2nd WNBA Finals

Sep 30, 2020

BRADENTON, Fla. (AP) — A'ja Wilson had 23 points and 11 rebounds, Angel McCoughtry added 20 points and the top-seeded Las Vegas Aces held off the No. 7 seed Connecticut Sun 66-63 to advance to the franchise's second WNBA Finals.

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McCoughtry Scores 29, Aces Beat Sun 84-75 To Force Game 5

Sep 28, 2020

BRADENTON, Fla. (AP) — Angel McCoughtry scored 16 of her 29 points in the third quarter as Las Vegas outscored Connecticut by 12 points to take control and the Aces beat the Sun 84-75 in Game 4 of the best-of-five WNBA semifinals.

Game 5 is Tuesday.

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Alyssa Thomas Returns From Injury To Lead Sun Past Aces

Sep 25, 2020

BRADENTON, Fla. (AP) — Alyssa Thomas, knocked out of Game 2 two days ago by a dislocated shoulder, made a surprise start and led the Connecticut Sun to a 77-68 victory over the Las Vegas Aces on Thursday night for a 2-1 lead in the best-of-five semifinal series.

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Wilson Has 29 points, 7 Blocks; Aces Even Series With Sun

Sep 23, 2020

BRADENTON, Fla. (AP) — A'ja Wilson had 29 points, seven rebounds and a career-high seven blocks to lead the top-seeded Las Vegas Aces past the Connecticut Sun 83-75 to even the best-of-five playoff series at 1-1.

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Las Vegas Aces Lose Game 1 Of Playoffs

Sep 21, 2020

The Las Vegas Aces lost to the Connecticut Sun 87-62 Sunday in Game 1 of the best-of-five WNBA semifinals. Game 2 is tomorrow.

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