Brittney Griner sentenced to nine years in Russia

After being detained in February on drug charges, Brittney Griner was sentenced to nine years in a Russian prison. Griner's lawyers plan to appeal. - Angie [MORNING BARK](mb_header_main?utm_source=mb&utm_medium=email&mb_edition=20220805) Sports. And then some. [Subscribe]( | [Yardbarker.com](?utm_source=mb&utm_medium=email&mb_edition=20220805) Top Story After being detained in February on drug charges, Brittney Griner was sentenced to nine years in a Russian prison. 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