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In her first public statement since being freed from Russia, the two-time Olympic gold medalist says she'll play for her team, the Phoenix Mercury, when the season starts in May.
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Chris Beard was released on bond Monday after being arrested for allegedly assaulting a household member.
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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.
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The Houston native was arrested in Russia in mid-February, and her trial starts Friday. State department officials say Griner was “wrongfully detained.”
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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.
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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.
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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.
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The Dallas Mavericks officially introduced Jason Kidd on Thursday as the team’s new head coach, alongside new general manager Nico Harrison.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.