Dallas Wings take Maccabiah Games gold medalist and former University of Maryland basketball star as the 11th pick

Mat Ishbia reportedly to pay record $4 billion for the NBA and WNBA teams; Robert Sarver is selling the franchises after fine, suspension for inappropriate and abusive behavior

Ahead of court hearing, imprisoned athlete 'begs' for lighter sentence, saying ongoing saga has been 'very, very stressful and very traumatic'

US basketball champion is appealing her conviction for drug possession after she was found with cannabis oil vape canisters at Moscow airport

Robert Sarver, owner of 2 basketball clubs, is serving a suspension for sexual harassment and racism; says he seeks 'atonement' and 'forgiveness'

The sportswoman grew up observing both Jewish and Christian holidays, but has connected to her Judaism since applying for Israeli citizenship in 2006

Two-time Olympic gold medalist Brittney Griner, 31, was arrested on February 17 on charges of possessing cannabis oil while returning to play for her Russian team

The 41-year-old became an Israeli citizen in 2006; she is the only player in league history to win titles in three different decades and is the all-time WNBA leader in assists

Arrest last month of WNBA's Brittney Griner only announced Sunday; Ekaterinburg player had cannabis oil in luggage, Russia says, potentially putting her in prison for 10 years