In her upcoming memoir, "Coming Home," Phoenix Mercury center Brittney Griner reveals the harrowing details of her 10-month incarceration in Russia. Griner sat down with ABC News anchor Robin Roberts for a 20/20 special, discussing the poor living conditions and the toll it took on her mental state.

During the interview, Griner recounted the shocking conditions she endured, including a blood-stained mattress, lack of basic necessities like soap and toilet paper, and feeling dehumanized. She tearfully admitted that at one point, she even contemplated taking her own life but ultimately reconsidered, fearing that her body would not be released to her family.

The NBA star's troubles began in February 2022 when she was arrested and charged with drug possession and smuggling in a Russian court. The authorities discovered vape cartridges containing hashish oil in her luggage, which had been prescribed by her doctor for chronic pain in Arizona, where medical marijuana is legal. Griner described her actions as a "mental lapse," explaining that she had never intended to bring the cannabis products with her when she returned to play for UMMC Ekaterinburg.

Griner's decision to plead guilty based on her Russian attorneys' advice led to a nine-year prison sentence. She was sent to a remote penal colony, where she spent her days cutting cloth to make military uniforms. The conditions worsened as she faced freezing temperatures, with spiders nesting above her bed and her dreadlocks constantly wet and cold, leading her to make the difficult choice to cut them off.

The case gained international attention, and the U.S. State Department classified Griner's detention as wrongful. The Biden administration negotiated a prisoner exchange, leading to her freedom on December 8th. While Griner expressed her relief at the news, she also acknowledged her guilt and disappointment for leaving fellow detainee Paul Whelan behind. She admitted, "At the end of the day, it's my fault. And I let everybody down."

Griner's memoir, "Coming Home," which chronicles her journey through incarceration and eventual release, will be released on May 7th. In an exclusive statement to ABC News, she described the book as a diary of her heartaches and regrets, highlighting the role her family, faith, and the support of millions played in helping her endure the nightmarish experience.

In other news, Carli Lloyd, longtime fixture of the U.S. Women's National Team, has recently announced her pregnancy. The soccer star shared her journey through infertility struggles and the extensive in vitro fertilization (IVF) treatments, which she had kept hidden from the public eye. In an Instagram post, Lloyd expressed gratitude for the care and support from her family and medical team. She also encouraged others to share their own pregnancy journeys and advocated for more resources, funding, and education for fertility treatments.

Carli Lloyd retired from professional soccer in 2021, leaving behind an illustrious career with numerous achievements, including two World Cups, two Olympic gold medals, and two FIFA Player of the Year awards.

Moreover, FIFPRO, the international players' union, along with England's Professional Footballers' Association (PFA), Nike, and Leeds Beckett University, has launched Project ACL. This three-year research initiative aims to address the alarming increase in ACL injuries among women's professional football players. ACL tears are significantly more likely to occur in women than men, and the project will focus on studying players in England's Women's Super League to identify trends and develop preventative measures.

The initiative's findings will be shared globally to help improve the understanding and treatment of ACL injuries in women's football. By investing in specialized prevention and treatment methods, the aim is to reduce the occurrence of ACL injuries and provide better support for players both on and off the field.