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WNBA star and two-time Olympic gold medalist Brittney Griner is escorted to a courtroom for a hearing, in Khimki just outside Moscow, Russia, Thursday, July 7, 2022. Jailed American basketball star Brittney Griner returns to a Russian court on Thursday amid a growing chorus of calls for Washington to do more to secure her release nearly five months after being arrested on drug charges.

WNBA’s Griner pleads guilty at her drug trial in Russia

WNBA star and two-time Olympic gold medalist Brittney Griner is escorted to a courtroom for a hearing, in Khimki just outside Moscow, Russia, Thursday, July 7, 2022. Jailed American basketball star Brittney Griner returns to a Russian court on Thursday amid a growing chorus of calls for Washington to do more to secure her release nearly five months after being arrested on drug charges.

July 7, 2022, 8:13am Latest News

American basketball star Brittney Griner pleaded guilty Thursday to drug possession charges on the second day of her trial in a Russian court in a case that could see her sentenced to up to 10 years in prison. Read story

Seattle Mariners' Julio Rodriguez reacts after hitting a two-run home run during the fourth inning of a baseball game against the San Diego Padres, Monday, July 4, 2022, in San Diego.

Julio Rodríguez, another burgeoning star in Seattle

Seattle Mariners' Julio Rodriguez reacts after hitting a two-run home run during the fourth inning of a baseball game against the San Diego Padres, Monday, July 4, 2022, in San Diego.

July 6, 2022, 7:05pm National Sports

When Julio Rodríguez made the Mariners opening day roster, it was a sign the future had arrived ahead of schedule. And after a rocky first few weeks, the 21-year-old Rodríguez is thriving and proving his arrival in the majors was right on time. Read story

Branden Grace watches his tee shot on the seventh hole during the second round of the Portland Invitational LIV Golf tournament in North Plains, Ore., Friday, July 1, 2022.

Branden Grace wins LIV Golf’s first U.S. tournament

Branden Grace watches his tee shot on the seventh hole during the second round of the Portland Invitational LIV Golf tournament in North Plains, Ore., Friday, July 1, 2022.

July 2, 2022, 7:15pm National Sports

Branden Grace won LIV Golf’s first stop on American soil, an event that drew critics and protestors alike because of the upstart series’ funding by Saudi Arabia. Read story

Seattle Mariners' Abraham Toro hits a single to score Marcus Wilson with the winning run during the ninth inning of the team's baseball game against the Oakland Athletics, Saturday, July 2, 2022, in Seattle. The Mariners won 2-1. (AP Photo/Ted S.

Toro’s single in 9th sends Mariners over Athletics

Seattle Mariners' Abraham Toro hits a single to score Marcus Wilson with the winning run during the ninth inning of the team's baseball game against the Oakland Athletics, Saturday, July 2, 2022, in Seattle. The Mariners won 2-1. (AP Photo/Ted S.

July 2, 2022, 5:20pm National Sports

Pinch-hitter Justin Upton homered to tie it in the eighth inning and Abraham Toro singled home the winning run in the ninth to lift the Seattle Mariners over the Oakland Athletics 2-1 Saturday. Read story

Portland Trail Blazers center Jusuf Nurkic agreed to a $70 million contract to stay with Portland on Friday, July 1, 2022.

Day 2 of NBA free agency: LaVine, Nurkic decide to stay put

Portland Trail Blazers center Jusuf Nurkic agreed to a $70 million contract to stay with Portland on Friday, July 1, 2022.

July 1, 2022, 3:50pm Blazers

Zach LaVine is staying in Chicago. Same goes for Jusuf Nurkic in Portland. Read story

WNBA star and two-time Olympic gold medalist Brittney Griner is escorted to a courtroom for a hearing, in Khimki just outside Moscow, Russia, Friday, July 1, 2022. U.S. basketball star Brittney Griner is set to go on trial in a Moscow-area court Friday. The proceedings that are scheduled to begin Friday come about 4 1/2 months after she was arrested on cannabis possession charges at an airport while traveling to play for a Russian team.

WNBA’s Brittney Griner goes on trial in Russian court

WNBA star and two-time Olympic gold medalist Brittney Griner is escorted to a courtroom for a hearing, in Khimki just outside Moscow, Russia, Friday, July 1, 2022. U.S. basketball star Brittney Griner is set to go on trial in a Moscow-area court Friday. The proceedings that are scheduled to begin Friday come about 4 1/2 months after she was arrested on cannabis possession charges at an airport while traveling to play for a Russian team.

July 1, 2022, 12:50pm Nation & World

A court in Moscow began the trial of U.S. women’s basketball player Brittney Griner on drug smuggling charges Friday, the latest in a series of cases involving Americans held by Russian authorities amid deteriorating relations. Read story

Seattle Mariners' Julio Rodriguez is greeted in the dugout after scoring on a sacrifice hit by Abraham Toro against the Oakland Athletics during first inning of a baseball game, Thursday, June 30, 2022, in Seattle.

Rodriguez homers as Mariners beat Athletics 8-6

Seattle Mariners' Julio Rodriguez is greeted in the dugout after scoring on a sacrifice hit by Abraham Toro against the Oakland Athletics during first inning of a baseball game, Thursday, June 30, 2022, in Seattle.

June 30, 2022, 10:35pm National Sports

Julio Rodríguez homered for the second day in a row, Cal Raleigh had a two-run triple in the fifth inning and the Seattle Mariners beat the Oakland Athletics 8-6 Thursday night. Read story

Portland Trail Blazers guard Anfernee Simons (1) agreed to a four-year, $100 million contract on the first day of NBA free agency on Thursday, June 30, 2022..

NBA free agency starts with a bang: 5 players, $1.1 billion

Portland Trail Blazers guard Anfernee Simons (1) agreed to a four-year, $100 million contract on the first day of NBA free agency on Thursday, June 30, 2022..

June 30, 2022, 5:40pm Blazers

The NBA generated more basketball related income than ever this past season, the total number coming up just short of $9 billion. Read story

In this artists rendering provided by the Oakland Athletics is a home plate view of their proposed ballpark at Howard Terminal near Jack London Square in Oakland, Calif. The San Francisco Bay and Development Commission are to vote Thursday, June 30, 2022, on the Oakland Athletics' application to remove Howard Terminal's port designation. A vote in favor would clear the way for designation as a mixed-use development site.

Agency clears way for Oakland Athletics $12B ballpark plan

In this artists rendering provided by the Oakland Athletics is a home plate view of their proposed ballpark at Howard Terminal near Jack London Square in Oakland, Calif. The San Francisco Bay and Development Commission are to vote Thursday, June 30, 2022, on the Oakland Athletics' application to remove Howard Terminal's port designation. A vote in favor would clear the way for designation as a mixed-use development site.

June 30, 2022, 5:34pm National Sports

A California agency on Thursday cleared the way for the Oakland Athletics to continue planning a $12 billion waterfront ballpark project. Read story

Brooklyn Nets forward Kevin Durant has requested a trade, according to a person with direct knowledge of the seismic decision that undoubtedly will have teams scrambling to put together enormous offers for the perennial All-Star.

AP source: Kevin Durant asks for trade from Brooklyn Nets

Brooklyn Nets forward Kevin Durant has requested a trade, according to a person with direct knowledge of the seismic decision that undoubtedly will have teams scrambling to put together enormous offers for the perennial All-Star.

June 30, 2022, 2:30pm National Sports

Kevin Durant has requested a trade from the Brooklyn Nets, according to a person with direct knowledge of the decision that undoubtedly will have teams scrambling to put together offers for the perennial All-Star. Read story