Russia Says It Has U.S. Women's Basketball Player in Custody - The New York Times

The player was said to have had drug paraphernalia in her luggage at an airport that serves Moscow. A Russian news agency identified the player as W.N.B.A. center Brittney Griner.

In a statement, the Mercury said: We are aware of and are closely monitoring the situation with Brittney Griner in Russia. We remain in constant contact with her family, her representation, the W.N.B… [+1124 chars]

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