Russian judge sentences Brittney Griner to 9 years in prison after finding her guilty

7 articles, oldest first.

1. New York Times

   Ukraine Live Updates: Brittney Griner Is Expected to Be Sentenced Today in Russian Trial ↗ (opens New York Times)

   Published Aug 3, 2022

   Same headline from 2 more outlets

   New York Times's feed description

   A lawyer for the American basketball star said the verdict and sentencing were expected to come Thursday evening. The case has been caught up in the deep crisis between Moscow and Washington over Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

2. KENS 5 San Antonio

   Russian judge sentences Brittney Griner to 9 years in prison after finding her guilty ↗ (opens KENS 5 San Antonio)

   Published Aug 3, 2022

   Same headline from 1 more outlet

   KENS 5 San Antonio's feed description

   Following Griner's emotional apology to her family, teammates and the Russian people, a judge handed her a tough sentence, denounced by President Biden.

3. NBC New York

   Russian Prosecutors Asking for 9 1/2-Year Sentence for Brittney Griner ↗ (opens NBC New York)

   Published Aug 3, 2022

   NBC New York's feed description

   The verdict is expected later Thursday. If she does not go free, attention will turn to the high-stakes possibility of a prisoner swap.

4. New York Times

   Live Updates: Brittney Griner Is Expected to Be Sentenced Today in Russian Trial ↗ (opens New York Times)

   Published Aug 3, 2022

   New York Times's feed description

   A lawyer for the American basketball star said the verdict and sentencing were expected to come Thursday. The case has been caught up in the deep crisis between Moscow and Washington over Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

Identical headlines usually mean shared wire copy. They are counted as separate articles but are not independent confirmation.