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Dick Vitale Shares Strong Statement About Brittney Griner Situation

WNBA star Brittney Griner remains in Russian detention until at least July 2 after Russia decided on an extension last week.

Legendary ESPN analyst Dick Vitale added to the conversation on Saturday, emphasizing how the United States government needs to continue working on bringing Griner home and out of her “wrongful detainment.”

“I could not agree more our political leaders in Washington DC MUST [STEP] UP BIG TIME & get u2066@ brittneygriner FREE / it is unreal that she has been jailed this long . It is time for REAL STRONG ACTION from the White House!