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Griner’s Tearful W.N.B.A. Teammates Play On After Her Conviction

NY Times | August 5, 2022

Related Topics: Brittney Griner, Vanessa Nygaard, Russia, Teammates, Phoenix Mercury, Connecticut Sun, Skylar Diggins, Jonquel Jones, Mercury Records

Brittney Griner, the Phoenix Mercury star, was convicted on drug charges in Russia. Hours later, her teammates had a game. “Nobody even wanted to play today,” one said.

Phoenix Mercury and Connecticut Sun players and staff members joined arms for 42 seconds of silence before a game on Thursday in a show of support for Brittney Griner, who wears the No. 42 jersey.Credit...Sarah Gordon/The Day, via Associated Press

UNCASVILLE, Conn. — Phoenix Mercury Coach Vanessa Nygaard and her coaching staff stood in the empty Mohegan Sun arena on Thursday, puzzled.

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