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Brittney Griner says she went to Russia to make $1 million a year—and spent 10 months in detention: ‘The whole reason a lot of us go over is the pay gap’

SandJack TV — Wed, 16 Apr 2025 08:17:00 +0000

rewrite this content and keep HTML tags Re-entering the basketball court, Brittney Griner is back and pushing for change. In her first press conference since she was released from being detained in Russia for nearly 10 months, Griner made it clear that she won’t leave the country for work again—but pointed out that not everyone […]

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Brittney Griner – Detainment and conviction in Russia

SandJack TV — Sun, 27 Oct 2024 07:00:00 +0000

On February 17, 2022, Brittney Griner was detained at a Russian airport upon arriving in the country to play for Ekaterinburg. Officials accused her of carrying vape cartridges with cannabis oil, a substance prohibited in Russia. A political controversy arose as Russia invaded Ukraine a week later, sparking strong backlash from the United States. Many […]

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Brittney Griner | Biography, Basketball, Russia, Trial, Sentence, Coming Home, & Facts

SandJack TV — Sat, 19 Oct 2024 05:00:00 +0000

Brittney Griner (born October 18, 1990, Houston, Texas, U.S.) is an American basketball player who is one of the game’s leading centers, especially known for her play with the Phoenix Mercury, which she helped win a WNBA championship (2014). In addition, as a member of the U.S. women’s national basketball team, she won three Olympic […]

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BRAVE CF 89: Russia vs Brazil – The Unforgettable Rivalry Continues

SandJack TV — Sun, 13 Oct 2024 15:59:00 +0000

The main event of BRAVE CF 89 will decide the top Super Welterweight fighter in the world as Kamal Magomedov defends his title against Luiz Cado. This matchup not only showcases two world-class fighters but also signifies a battle between Russia and Brazil. The rivalry between Russian and Brazilian fighters has been an intriguing subplot […]

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Tearful Brittney Griner is overcome with emotion as she receives her third gold with Team USA two years after WNBA star left Russia in prisoner swap

SandJack TV — Mon, 12 Aug 2024 00:34:44 +0000

Brittney Griner’s third Olympic gold was undoubtedly the most meaningful for the Team USA center. After a thrilling 67-66 victory over Team France in the final of the women’s basketball tournament at the Paris Olympics on Sunday, the 33-year-old was overwhelmed with emotion and tears flowed as she stood on the podium. For Griner, this […]

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