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Maya Moore Irons announces WNBA retirement, details her new book, ‘Love and Justice’

Monday, January 16 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Maya Moore Irons and Jonathan Irons' story of faith, love and triumph has been one for the books and now the pair has put pen to paper to share it with others.The WNBA star, who temporarily stepped away from the sport... Read More.

Brittney Griner live updates: WNBA star swapped for Russian Viktor Bout in prisoner exchange

Thursday, December 8 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- The U.S. has swapped WNBA star Brittney Griner for convicted Russian arms dealer Viktor Bout, according to a senior U.S. official.The basketball star was taken into custody at a Moscow area airport in February in possession of vaping cartridges containing hashish... Read More.

Brittney Griner live updates: WNBA star swapped for Viktor Bout in prisoner exchange

Thursday, December 8 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- The U.S. has swapped WNBA star Brittney Griner for convicted Russian arms dealer Viktor Bout, according to a senior U.S. official.The basketball star was taken into custody at a Moscow area airport earlier this year in possession of vaping cartridges containing hashish... Read More.

WNBA star Brittney Griner moved to penal colony in Russian region of Mordovia

Thursday, November 17 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- WNBA star Brittney Griner has been taken to penal colony IK-2 in the Russian region of Mordovia, her lawyers said in a statement Thursday.Griner is nearing her ninth month in detention after being taken into custody at a Moscow area airport in... Read More.

Sue Bird plays final WNBA game

Wednesday, September 7 by ABC News

(SEATTLE) -- Sue Bird said her goodbyes to fans Tuesday night as the Seattle Storm lost to the Las Vegas Aces in Game 4 of the WNBA Semifinals.The 97-92 loss marked the end of the 41-year-old guard’s legendary two-decade career in Seattle. She wrapped... Read More.

US discourages Dennis Rodman from traveling to Russia to help detained WNBA star Brittney Griner

Monday, August 22 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- The U.S. government on Monday strongly discouraged former NBA player Dennis Rodman from traveling to Russia to help secure the release of detained WNBA star Brittney Griner.Rodman, a five-time NBA champion, announced that he plans to travel to Russia in comments he... Read More.

Former WNBA star Niesha Butler opens first Afro-Latina-owned STEM camp in New York City

Saturday, August 6 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Former WNBA player Niesha Butler has opened the first Afro-Latina-owned STEM camp, S.T.E.A.M. Champs, in New York City to reduce accessibility barriers to tech educational resources for Brooklyn youth."If a kid could actually say that they can be LeBron James, and roll... Read More.

Brittney Griner shares message to wife as WNBA star’s drug trial in Russia resumes

Tuesday, July 26 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- As Brittney Griner returned to court in Russia on Tuesday for her drawn-out trial on drug charges, the American basketball star told ABC News she has a message for her wife, Cherelle, who recently graduated from law school."Good luck on the... Read More.

Biden, Harris speak to Cherelle Griner, wife of detained WNBA star Brittney Griner

Wednesday, July 6 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris called Brittney Griner’s wife to discuss efforts to release the WNBA star, who has been detained in Russia since February, according to the White House.“The president called Cherelle to reassure her that he is... Read More.

WNBA star Maya Moore has baby with now-husband she helped free from prison

Tuesday, July 5 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Basketball star turned activist Maya Moore and her husband, Jonathan Irons, are now parents to a baby boy.Moore and Irons revealed exclusively on "Good Morning America" Tuesday that they welcomed their first child, a son named Jonathan Hughston Irons Jr., in... Read More.

WNBA star Brittney Griner’s trial begins in Russia as US works to secure her release

Friday, July 1 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) - Brittney Griner appeared in a courtroom in Khimki, a suburb of Moscow, on Friday morning for the first day of the WNBA star's trial in Russia, where she has been in custody for 134 days.Griner was detained at Sheremetyevo International Airport in... Read More.

Calls to free Brittney Griner escalate ahead of WNBA star’s trial in Russia

Thursday, June 30 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Friends and family members of Brittney Griner gathered for a vigil outside the Russian Consulate in New York City on Wednesday evening, calling for the WNBA star's release ahead of her trial in Russia.“Feb 17 was the last time I talked to... Read More.

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Maya Moore Irons announces WNBA retirement, details her new book, ‘Love and Justice’

Brittney Griner live updates: WNBA star swapped for Russian Viktor Bout in prisoner exchange

Brittney Griner live updates: WNBA star swapped for Viktor Bout in prisoner exchange

WNBA star Brittney Griner moved to penal colony in Russian region of Mordovia

Sue Bird plays final WNBA game

US discourages Dennis Rodman from traveling to Russia to help detained WNBA star Brittney Griner

Former WNBA star Niesha Butler opens first Afro-Latina-owned STEM camp in New York City

Brittney Griner shares message to wife as WNBA star’s drug trial in Russia resumes

Biden, Harris speak to Cherelle Griner, wife of detained WNBA star Brittney Griner

WNBA star Maya Moore has baby with now-husband she helped free from prison

WNBA star Brittney Griner’s trial begins in Russia as US works to secure her release

Calls to free Brittney Griner escalate ahead of WNBA star’s trial in Russia

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