U.S. WNBA basketball star Brittney Griner on Tuesday urged Russian appeal judges to reduce her nine-year jail sentence for possession and smuggling of drugs in the form of cannabis oil used in vapes.

Basketballer Brittney Griner urges Russian court to reduce her sentence, issues apology

The White House has a dim view of former American pro basketball player Dennis Rodman's reported plan to travel to Russia and gain the release of American basketball star Brittney Griner, a source familiar with the matter said on Monday.

US disapproves of Dennis Rodman's planned rescue mission for basketball star Brittney Griner

Eccentric former NBA star Dennis Rodman is planning a trip to Russia in an effort to seek the release of imprisoned WNBA player Brittney Griner, NBC News reported on Sunday.

Former NBA star Dennis Rodman planning Russia trip to seek release of jailed Brittney Griner - Report