Headlines for Thursday morning, July 7, 2022 include: American basketball star Brittney Griner pleaded guilty to drug possession and smuggling charges Thursday morning. According to Russian news agencies, Griner said she unintentionally packed vape canisters with cannabis oil before traveling to Russia back in February. Griner faces up to 10 years in prison if convicted…

With the U.S. Supreme Court overturning Roe v. Wade in a 5-4 decision, women no longer have a constitutional right to an abortion. Those on the pro-abortion side are concerned not only about privacy rights, but for the rights of women seeking to terminate pregnancies for health reasons. Straight Arrow News contributor Jordan Reid reveals…

According to Russian state news agency Tass, American women’s basketball star Brittney Griner’s detention in Russia has been extended once again. The latest extension, the third since she was originally detained back in February, means Griner will be in Russian custody until at least July 2. In addition to the extended detention, Tass also reported…

The U.S. State Department has determined that Russia wrongfully detained American basketball player Brittney Griner, a department spokesperson said in a statement. The seven-time WNBA All-Star has been detained since February for possession of vape cartridges containing hash oil. Russia detained Griner as tensions escalated between Washington and Moscow over Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, but…

The biggest three weeks in sports are coming to a climax this weekend. As big as the Final Four is for fans, March Madness is also big for business. From the NCAA to the schools to advertisers and gamblers, the money behind this tournament will surprise even the biggest ballers. You may never look at…

Russian state news agency Tass reported a court near Moscow has extended the arrest of WNBA star Brittney Griner in Russia to May 19. Griner was arrested while going through security at a Moscow airport last month. “The employees found vape cartridges while scanning one of the bags,” the Russian captioning of CCTV footage showing…

Just over a month after announcing his retirement from professional football, Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady announced on social media he will be returning to the team to play in his 23rd season. The announcement, posted on Twitter and Instagram, came shortly after the NCAA men’s basketball tournament bracket was announced Sunday, forcing sports…

Update (Jan. 20, 2022): Just under a month after she was found guilty on multiple counts in her sex trafficking trial, lawyers for Ghislaine Maxwell officially requested a new trial Wednesday. The request comes after the lawyers raised concerns about media interviews one of the jurors gave following the verdict, in which the juror said they…

China plans to ban future Boston Celtics NBA games from being live-streamed in their country. The decision comes following a controversial tweet from Celtics center Enes Kanter. On Twitter, Kanter posted photos of custom shoes that had the phrase ‘Free Tibet.’ Tibet is a region currently under China’s control. Kanter also posted a video in which…

The U.S. Attorney’s Office charged 19 people, including 18 former NBA players in a nearly $4 million fraud scheme. The players are accused of defrauding the league’s health and welfare benefit plan. The video above shows the announcement of the charges on Thursday. According to officials, former NBA player Terrence Williams led the fraud scheme,…