WNBA star Brittney Griner was sentenced to nine years in prison and given a fine of 1 million rubles (approximately $16,500) by a Russian court on Thursday after she was found guilty of drug possession and smuggling.

U.S. women's basketball star Brittney Griner appeared in Russian court Friday to face cannabis possession charges. If convicted, she could face up to 10 years behind bars. Deputy chief of mission of the U.S. Embassy supported Griner in court, saying the R...