Brittney Griner’s coach on Russian detention: “If it was LeBron, he would be home, right?”

Brittney Griner’s coach on Russian detention: “If it was LeBron, he would be home, right?”

Photo: azcentral.com WNBA All-Star and two-time Olympic gold medalist Brittney Griner was arrested at Moscow airport on February 18 for allegedly bringing vape cartridges containing hash oil – which is illegal in Russia – into the country. Griner’s coach, Vanessa Nygaard, suggested Monday that the WNBA superstar’s clout may be…

Dez Bryant, NFL players call out handling of CTE after Demaryius Thomas diagnosis

Dez Bryant, NFL players call out handling of CTE after Demaryius Thomas diagnosis

Dez Bryant, Su’a Cravens and other NFL figures are calling out the NFL over the handling of CTE after Demaryius Thomas was posthumously diagnosed. The news that former Broncos wide receiver Demaryius Thomas was suffering from stage 2 CTE at the time of his death last December was met with…

REPORT: ‘No Traction’ On Possible Kyrie Irving Lakers Trade

REPORT: ‘No Traction’ On Possible Kyrie Irving Lakers Trade

According to Shams Charania of The Athletic and Stadium, the Los Angeles Lakers and Brooklyn Nets have gained no traction on a trade centered around Kyrie Irving. Charania appeared on the “Pat McAfee Show” Tuesday to discuss NBA news and the Nets’ offseason storylines in light of Kevin Durant’s blockbuster…