Women’s Basketball

Bridget Carleton Bridget Carleton is a Canadian professional basketball player for the Minnesota Lynx of the Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA) and the Canadian national team. Born in Chatham, Ontario, Carleton began playing basketball at a young age. She attended École Secondaire Catholique Père-René-de-Galinée in Chatham, where she led her team to three consecutive provincial … Read more

Brittney Griner’s Arrest and Detention in Russia Brittney Griner, an American professional basketball player, was arrested at Sheremetyevo International Airport near Moscow, Russia, on February 17, 2022. She was accused of possessing cannabis oil, a substance illegal in Russia. Griner’s arrest came amid heightened tensions between the United States and Russia over the ongoing war … Read more