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Russian customs has detained WNBA star Brittney Griner, according to a statement from the league and an Instagram post by the player's wife.
Driving the news: The alleged detention comes as tensions between Russia and the U.S. escalate after the invasion of Ukraine last week.
Oksana Masters became the first American athlete to win a gold medal at the 2022 Winter Paralympic Games in Beijing on Friday.
Why it matters: Masters claimed her fifth career Paralympic gold medal, propelling Team USA to the podium in the sitting biathlon sprint.
