A Russian basketball club director and team captain have testified on behalf of jailed US basketball star Brittney Griner, as the two-time Olympic gold medalist made her third appearance in a Russian court on drugs charges.Defence lawyer Maria Blagovolina said UMMC Ekaterinburg club boss Maxim Ryabkov had testified to Griner’s good character during the hearing on Thursday, which was closed to reporters.She said Ryabkov told the court of Griner’s “outstanding abilities as a player and personal contribution to strengthening team spirit”.
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