“I’m never playing overseas again,” the two-time gold medalist said, making only one exception for a return to the Olympics
The WNBA star & her wife called for the return of other detainees: "Let's keep fighting to bring home every American still detained overseas"
The free agent who spent 10 months in a Russian prison signed a one year contract with the Phoenix Mercury
Griner asks that people write to Whelan, an American businessman & former U.S. Marine, sentenced to 16 yrs on suspicion of spying on Russia
The shoe drive was originally an initiative by Griner to help those in need in the Phoenix metropolitan area
Detained WNBA star's trial began in Russia on July 1
The U.S. government “is actively engaged in trying to resolve this case and get Brittney home,” the White House said
State Department officials on Monday met with WNBA star's teammates
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said the State Department had assigned an U.S. Embassy in Moscow team to work on Griner's case
"Thank you to everyone who has reached out to me regarding my wife’s safe return from Russia- Your prayers & support are greatly appreciated"