Sports: Brittney Griner’s trial in Russia

Also Nadal withdraws from Wimbledon and Euro 2022.

View in browser|nytimes.com Continue reading the main story July 7, 2022 Brittney Griner Pleads Guilty to Drug Charges in Russian Court Brittney Griner being escorted to a courtroom for her hearing today. Alexander Zemlianichenko/Associated Press The detained U.S. basketball star Brittney Griner pleaded guilty to drug charges in Russia. She may face up to 10 years in a penal colony. "There was no intent. I didn't want to break the law," she said. Read the full article here. ON BRITTNEY GRINER'S TRIAL IN RUSSIA The American basketball star Brittney Griner has endured months in a Russian prison. Sergio Perez/Reuters What We Know About Brittney Griner's Detention in Russia The W.N.B.A. star has been detained in Russia since February after she was accused of having drugs in her luggage. She pleaded guilty on July 7. By Tania Ganguli, Jonathan Abrams and Emma Bubola Kirill Kudryavtsev/Agence France-Presse — Getty Images From Star Athlete to Political Pawn: Griner Goes on Trial in Russia The American basketball star Brittney Griner has endured months in a Russian prison and the threat of years more, a wartime bargaining chip between Moscow and Washington. By Anton Troianovski and Ivan Nechepurenko Maxim Shipenkov/EPA, via Shutterstock Brittney Griner to Biden: 'I'm Terrified I Might Be Here Forever' Griner, the W.N.B.A. star, sent a letter to President Biden on Monday, asking him to help free her from prison in Russia. She has been in custody since February. By Shauntel Lowe, Michael D. Shear and Euan Ward Steve Marcus/Associated Press Why Brittney Griner and Other W.N.B.A. Stars Play Overseas Competing for international teams during the W.N.B.A.'s off-season is common for players. The chance to earn extra money is just one of the draws. 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By James Wagner Taylor Glascock for The New York Times She Inspired 'A League of Their Own.' At 95, She's Far From Done. Maybelle Blair is still dedicated to including women and girls in baseball. And she still loves the "clicketyclack" sound of baseball cleats on her feet. By Remy Tumin Quinn Harris/Getty Images A Season on the Line The Chicago White Sox have been slowed by injuries and mocked for odd decisions. A 19-game stretch against division rivals could make or break their year. By Scott Miller Continue reading the main story ADVERTISEMENT ON SOCCER At least a half-dozen nations will arrive at this summer's European Championship thinking they can lift the trophy. Molly Darlington/Action Images Via Reuters Will Euro 2022 Be the Payoff on England's Investment in Women's Soccer? At least a half-dozen nations will arrive at this summer's European Championship thinking they can lift the trophy. But the pressure to win might be the highest on the host nation. By Ella Braidwood Daniel Becerril/Reuters For U.S. Women's Team, One Tournament Offers Two Prizes The Americans can qualify for the 2023 Women's World Cup and the 2024 Olympics by winning a regional championship. Their first step was a win over Haiti. By Andrew Das Mohamed Ali Abdelwahid/FIFA Your World Cup Questions, Answered The teams know who they will play, but the tournament doesn't kick off until November. Here are the basics. By Andrew Das IN CASE YOU MISSED IT Jeff Chiu/Associated Press Mike Grier, the N.H.L.'s First Black General Manager, Started as a College Benchwarmer Grier worked from being a reserve at Boston University to an N.H.L. mainstay. Now the league's first Black general manager hopes to rebuild the Sharks and "open some doors for someone to follow." By Neal E. Boudette James Hill for The New York Times Former President of U.S.A. Softball Accused of Abusing Minors The Sacramento County Sheriff's Office said the allegations were not related to the softball federation itself. By Kris Rhim AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post via Getty Images An N.F.L. Star's C.T.E. Diagnosis Offers Only Partial Insight Demaryius Thomas had C.T.E. when he died in December at 33, but the posthumous diagnosis alone does not explain what role football had in the charismatic N.F.L. star's quick decline. By Ken Belson Jessie Alcheh/Associated Press On Pro Basketball The Knicks Stumbled Last Season. Here's How They Can Recover. With free agency beginning, the Knicks have several options to build on what's working and to move on from what is not. By Sopan Deb Continue reading the main story ADVERTISEMENT GET MORE SPORTS IN YOUR INBOX Sign up for the Running Newsletter Get the biggest news in the running world and tips to help you run your best, too. 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