Today's show begins with US basketball star Brittney Griner apologizing to a Russian court, saying she had no intention of breaking any Russian laws. This comes after days of hearings in her trial for bringing hash oil into that country. She's been there since her arrest in February and now is waiting for a verdict, which is expected to come today. Prosecutors have asked for 9.5 years. Our coverage begins with a live report from CNN Sports Anchor Amanda Davies.

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