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The ruling came nearly six months after Griner was detained. Russia has indicated that any potential deal or prisoner swap to secure her release would have to wait until after a verdict in her case.

The Houston native was arrested in Russia in mid-February, and her trial starts Friday. State department officials say Griner was “wrongfully detained.”

Although the WNBA has yet to commit to league expansion, some say conditions could be right in the next few years for Houston to welcome back a team – if the right investors step forward.

State Department spokesman Ned Price said consular officials were granted access to the basketball star on Wednesday. He added that she is in good condition.

The athlete, who is Black and gay, was detained by Putin’s regime, which has stoked nationalism and homophobia and is admired by some in America’s far right.

The Dallas Mavericks officially introduced Jason Kidd on Thursday as the team’s new head coach, alongside new general manager Nico Harrison.

Dirk Nowitzki is joining the Dallas Mavericks as an adviser in the wake of the abrupt departures of general manager Donnie Nelson and coach Rick Carlisle.

Dallas native Chris Bosh’s basketball career was cut short when doctors discovered a series of blot clots that could be life-threatening if he continued to play. KERA's Stephen Becker spoke with Bosh about how he's turned his attention to preparing future generations for NBA stardom.

The Big 12 announced the postponements on Thursday. The Bears, who at 17-0 have matched the best start in school history, were supposed to host TCU on Saturday and play at No. 9 Oklahoma next Wednesday.

The tournament will still feature 64 teams and run from March 21 through April 4. The Alamodome will host games for all rounds, including the Final Four and the championship.

Sue Bird says she was one of many working women intimidated by the process of freezing their eggs, nearly paralyzed by the stigma so long associated with the decision. That changed in 2019 for the WNBA champion. At age 40, Bird decided it was time.

The biggest winner in the aftermath of Stephen F. Austin's shocking upset of No. 1 Duke might be the fundraising effort for the family of the player who…