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US basketball player Greiner appeals sentence in Russia
american basketball player Brittney Griner On August 15, he appealed the previous decision – a court in Khimki, near Moscow, found him guilty of drug trafficking and sentenced him to nine years in prison.
Greiner was detained in the Moscow region on February 17 this year. Law enforcement announced the detention of an American woman after the discovery of poppy oil in e-cigarette cartridges.
Greiner was found guilty of drug possession on July 7 during a possible trade deal. He testified in court 20 days later, stating that he accidentally smuggled cannabis into the territory of the Russian Federation.
Candidates for the swap were Viktor Bout, who is serving a sentence in an American prison for arms trafficking, as well as former American soldier Paul Whelan, who was sentenced to 16 years in prison in 2020 for spying for Russia. The Russian side also insists on inclusion on the exchange list of Russian Vadim Krasikov, who was sentenced to life imprisonment in Germany in 2021 for the murder of former Chechen field commander Zelimkhan Khangoshvili in Berlin.
Note that Greiner is a two-time Olympic champion. In the Russian Federation, he has been a member of the UMMC Yekaterinburg team since 2016.
Source: Sport UA
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NBA announced its starting 11s on its official pages. NBA All-Star Game It will take place in Los Angeles in 2026.
The Eastern Conference’s starters are: Giannis Antetokounmpo (Milwaukee Bucks), who will play in his 10th All-Star game, Jalen Brunson (New York Knicks), Cade Cunningham (Detroit Pistons), Tyrese Maxey (Philadelphia 76ers) and Jaylen Brown (Boston Celtics).
The starting lineup for the Western Conference includes Nikola Jokic (Denver Nuggets), who will play in his 8th All-Star game, Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Doncic, who will play in his 6th All-Star game, Oklahoma City Thunder’s MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, and Stephen Curry from Golden State Warriors and Victor Vembanyama from San Antonio Spurs.
This roster marks the end of LeBron James’ record of starting 21 consecutive All-Star games in the NBA.
Luka Doncic and Giannis Antetokounmpo topped the fan votes in their respective conferences for the 2026 NBA All-Star Game, which will take place in the new USA-World format on February 15 at the Intuit Dome in Los Angeles (with events on the weekend of February 13-15).
Fan votes accounted for 50% of the total weight in determining the starting players, while votes from current players and media panels contributed 25% each.
Head coaches will nominate seven reserves in each conference, regardless of position, to fill 24 spots for the NBA All-Star Game in Los Angeles. The event requires 16 U.S. players and 8 international players.
Western Conference players honored as 2026 NBA All-Star Game starters ⬇️ pic.twitter.com/8PkOcZi4XQ
— NBA Communications (@NBAPR) January 19, 2026
Eastern Conference players honored as 2026 NBA All-Star Game starters ⬇️ pic.twitter.com/ePSscF3xGT
— NBA Communications (@NBAPR) January 19, 2026
Source: Sport UA
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NBA announced its starting 11s on its official pages. NBA All-Star Game It will take place in Los Angeles in 2026.
The Eastern Conference’s starters are: Giannis Antetokounmpo (Milwaukee Bucks), who will play in his 10th All-Star game, Jalen Brunson (New York Knicks), Cade Cunningham (Detroit Pistons), Tyrese Maxey (Philadelphia 76ers) and Jaylen Brown (Boston Celtics).
The starting lineup for the Western Conference includes Nikola Jokic (Denver Nuggets), who will play in his 8th All-Star game, Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Doncic, who will play in his 6th All-Star game, Oklahoma City Thunder’s MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, and Stephen Curry from Golden State Warriors and Victor Vembanyama from San Antonio Spurs.
This roster marks the end of LeBron James’ record of starting 21 consecutive All-Star games in the NBA.
Luka Doncic and Giannis Antetokounmpo topped the fan votes in their respective conferences for the 2026 NBA All-Star Game, which will take place in the new USA-World format on February 15 at the Intuit Dome in Los Angeles (with events on the weekend of February 13-15).
Fan votes accounted for 50% of the total weight in determining the starting players, while votes from current players and media panels contributed 25% each.
Head coaches will nominate seven reserves in each conference, regardless of position, to fill 24 spots for the NBA All-Star Game in Los Angeles. The event requires 16 U.S. players and 8 international players.
Western Conference players honored as 2026 NBA All-Star Game starters ⬇️ pic.twitter.com/8PkOcZi4XQ
— NBA Communications (@NBAPR) January 19, 2026
Eastern Conference players honored as 2026 NBA All-Star Game starters ⬇️ pic.twitter.com/ePSscF3xGT
— NBA Communications (@NBAPR) January 19, 2026
Source: Sport UA
Ralph Bean is a writer for Sportish. Ralph has written about sports news for the last two years, and is currently an author on the site. He enjoys writing about sports, and hopes to cover more stories in the future.
American defender of Niko-Basket Jamir Moultrie He explained why he decided to transfer to the club from Ukraine and explained his decision to come to a country where there is war:
“I had former Ukrainian-born teammates with whom I played in college in NCAA Division 1. They gave me an insight into the basketball culture here.
When Niko-Basket became interested in my resume, I thought it was a good opportunity and that I would come as a team and help them win and play in Ukraine for the first time.
I know nothing about the city of Nikolaev, but I know a lot about the war from the news shown in the USA. My coaches told me everything about the city and that helped me decide to come here and play.
I cannot say that I am afraid, but I am aware of the possible risks and take them into consideration. I know how serious the consequences can be.
Safety measures are in place for myself, the team and all support staff in case of an emergency. “I’m confident in this plan and I’m happy to be able to play basketball in such a great culture and environment.”
Source: Sport UA
Ralph Bean is a writer for Sportish. Ralph has written about sports news for the last two years, and is currently an author on the site. He enjoys writing about sports, and hopes to cover more stories in the future.
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