Stephen Cloobeck resigned as chairman of the Nevada Athletic Commission on Tuesday, saying he could not work under the administration of incoming Gov.-elect Joe Lombardo.
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Her arrest came at a time of heightened tensions between Moscow and Washington, just days before Russia sent troops into Ukraine.
The eight-time all-star center with the WNBA’s Phoenix Mercury and a two-time Olympic gold medalist, was convicted Aug. 4.
As November’s general election nears, Gov. Steve Sisolak is turning to sports to help his re-election bid.
Secretary of State Antony Blinken also said he expects to speak with his Kremlin counterpart for the first time since before Russia invaded Ukraine.
She has been detained in Russia since February, and the U.S. government is under pressure at home to do more to secure her freedom.
President Joe Biden will present the medals at the White House next week.