Contests

LISTEN LIVE

Breaking—Brittney Griner Freed From Russian Prison

Breaking news—women’s basketball star Brittney Griner has been released from a Russian prison and is on her way back to the United States. According to CBS News, Griner will be…

WNBA Finals - Game One - Chicago Sky v Phoenix Mercury

PHOENIX, ARIZONA – OCTOBER 10: Brittney Griner #42 of the Phoenix Mercury durring pregame warmups at Footprint Center on October 10, 2021 in Phoenix, Arizona. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Mike Mattina/Getty Images)

Breaking news---women's basketball star Brittney Griner has been released from a Russian prison and is on her way back to the United States.

According to CBS News, Griner will be exchanged for Russian prisoner Viktor Bout.   CBS News is also reporting that American prisoner Paul Whelan has not been released by Russia.

Griner had been under Russian custody since February of 2022.

- East Side Dave

“East Side” Dave McDonald has been the co-host of The Morning Rat Race for the past ten years. A lifelong Monmouth County resident, Davey Mac was raised in Spring Lake and graduated from Monmouth University. Additionally, Davey Mac co-hosts The East Side Dave and Son Wrestling Show (which is available on WRAT.com and is nationally syndicated by Beasley Digital Media). Davey Mac is a mega-sports fan, crazy wrestling enthusiast, Star Wars obsessive, rock and roll freak, and all-around Pop Culture nut. From the hottest streaming shows to the best in live sports, Dave tries to watch everything.