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Mystery writers reveal their go-to books for holiday gift-giving

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Dying to Know 4 mystery writers answer burning questions If you buy books linked on our site, The Times may earn a commission from Bookshop.org, whose fees support independent bookstores. I loved the Southern Gothic vibe in this legal whodunit set in a small community outside Charleston, S.C. Christopher Bollen, author of “Havoc.” Havoc By Christopher Bollen Harper: 256 pages, …

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3 weeks, 4 days ago

Canada lynx proposed for new habitat protections in US southern Rockies

Associated Press

— U.S. wildlife officials finalized a recovery plan for imperiled populations of Canada lynx on Wednesday and proposed new habitat protections in the southern Rocky Mountains for the forest-dwelling wildcats that are threatened by climate change. “They weren’t really committing to conserve lynx in Colorado anymore, and now they are.” Areas of protected habitat also are being added in Idaho …

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New York Takes Down Minnesota in Epic WNBA Finals Battle

The Hindu

New York City wins their first WNBA championship after defeating the Minnesota Lynx 67-62 in overtime of a decisive Game 5 on Sunday night. Jonquel Jones scored 17 points to lead New York, which was one of the original franchises in the league. The Liberty made the WNBA Finals five times before, losing each one, including last season. This time …

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2 months ago

Collier's Late Surge Not Enough to Secure Fifth WNBA Title

Associated Press

The Minnesota Lynx were on the verge of securing their fifth WNBA title, but fell short against the New York Liberty in overtime. Napheesa Collier had a chance to win the WNBA Finals MVP award, but she fouled out of the game with seconds remaining in overtime. Despite the loss, the Lynx had a phenomenal season, finishing with a franchise-record …

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2 months ago

The New York Liberty defeat the Minnesota Lynx to win its first WNBA championship

NPR

The New York Liberty defeat the Minnesota Lynx to win its first WNBA championship toggle caption Pamela Smith/AP The New York Liberty won its first championship title after powering through a series of five games, two of which went to overtime. The Liberty won the series 3-2 against the Minnesota Lynx, and scored 67-62 in Sunday’s final game. “To be …

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2 months ago

Jonquel Jones leads New York Liberty to first WNBA title, Lynx question officiating

LA Times

Sabrina Ionescu’s first shot hit the side of the backboard. Ionescu shot 1 for 19 from the floor on Sunday and Breanna Stewart wasn’t a whole lot better, but the New York Liberty got an MVP performance from Jonquel Jones to bail out her fellow two stars. Sparks Lynx hold off Liberty to force decisive Game 5 in WNBA Finals …

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2 months ago

New York Liberty Triumphs in WNBA Finals, Clinching First Title in 28 Years

CNN

The New York Liberty clinched their first WNBA title with a thrilling 67-62 victory over the Minnesota Lynx in Game 5 of the Finals. Nyara Sabally shone brightly for the Liberty, scoring 13 points and grabbing seven rebounds and a key block in overtime. Despite facing controversy surrounding a controversial free throw call, the Liberty emerged victorious, marking a historic …

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2 months ago

WNBA Finals Reach Decisive Game 5 for First Time Since 2019 as Liberty and Lynx Head to New York

Associated Press

It's the first time in 5 years that the WNBA Finals will go to a Game 5. The Minnesota Lynx and New York Liberty will battle it out in the Big Apple on Sunday night, with the winner claiming the championship. Both teams have been battling for the entire series, with the game being incredibly close throughout. Minnesota has the …

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2 months ago

Back-in-Action Smith Leads Minnesota to WNBA Finals Comeback

Associated Press

Alanna Smith makes a big difference for the Minnesota Lynx in the WNBA Finals against the New York Liberty. Despite falling hard on her back in Game 3, she plays 30 minutes and contributes 12 points, 7 rebounds, 2 steals, and a blocked shot. Her perseverance pays off, and she helps Minnesota even the WNBA Finals by tying the game …

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2 months ago

Lynx Force Game 5 of WNBA Finals on Carleton's Free Throws to Beat Liberty 82-80

Associated Press

The Minnesota Lynx forced a decisive Game 5 of the WNBA Finals against the New York Liberty with a final score of 82-80. Despite trailing for most of the game, the Lynx staged a comeback with two free throws in the final seconds to secure the victory. Both teams had chances to win the game, but the Lynx's experience and …

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2 months ago

New York's Last-Second Shot: A Chance to Rewrite History

Associated Press

The New York Liberty are looking to bounce back from a 2-1 deficit in their best-of-five series against the Minnesota Lynx. Sabrina Ionescu hit a game-winning 28-footer in the final seconds, giving New York a 2-1 lead in the series. The Liberty will attempt to force a decisive Game 5 in New York on Sunday.

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2 months, 1 week ago

Sabrina Ionescu’s tiebreaking three lifts Liberty over Lynx in Game 3 of WNBA Finals

LA Times

Sabrina Ionescu hit a tiebreaking three-pointer from the top of the key with one second left and Breanna Stewart scored 30 points to help the New York Liberty beat the Minnesota Lynx 80-77 on Wednesday night, taking a 2-1 lead in the WNBA Finals. Trailing 73-69 with 2:26 left in the fourth quarter, the Liberty scored eight straight points, including …

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2 months, 1 week ago

Liberty even WNBA Finals with Game 2 defeat of Lynx

LA Times

New York’s Breanna Stewart slips past Minnesota defenders for a layup during the first half in Game 2 on Sunday. With the Minnesota Lynx making another fourth quarter run, the two-time league MVP refused to let the New York Liberty lose again. Stewart scored 21 points and had a WNBA Finals record seven steals to help the Liberty beat the …

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2 months, 1 week ago

New York Liberty found a key factor in Betnijah Laney-Hamilton for WNBA Finals win

New York Times

NEW YORK — Betnijah Laney-Hamilton couldn’t immediately pick her favorite moment from the New York Liberty’s WNBA Finals Game 2 win over the Minnesota Lynx on Sunday. “When she’s playing like that we’re a different team.” Or maybe Laney-Hamilton will look back on her final 3-pointer with 3:21 remaining in the contest — a triple that stretched the Liberty’s lead …

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2 months, 1 week ago

Breanna Stewart, Liberty even WNBA Finals series with Game 2 win over Lynx

New York Times

NEW YORK — There was no singular way for members of the New York Liberty to turn the page after their historic WNBA Finals Game 1 collapse to the Minnesota Lynx. Veteran guard Courtney Vandersloot described moving forward “as a process.” Liberty coach Sandy Brondello was glad two days separated Game 1 and Game 2 so she had more time …

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2 months, 1 week ago

Saturday Sports: Rafael Nadal announces his retirement from tennis

NPR

Saturday Sports: Rafael Nadal announces his retirement from tennis Baseball fans wonder if they could end up with a New York City "subway series," while tennis fans are reflecting on the career of Rafael Nadal. SIMON: I want to take a moment to remember Luis Tiant, great pitcher for Cleveland and the Boston Red Sox, who left us this week …

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2 months, 1 week ago

Minnesota Lynx stun New York Liberty with overtime win to open WNBA Finals

LA Times

From left, Minnesota Lynx’s Bridget Carleton, Courtney Williams, Alanna Smith and Napheesa Collier celebrate after defeating the New York Liberty in overtime in Game 1 of the WNBA Finals on Thursday in New York. The historic rally by the Lynx to beat New York 95-93 in a wild Game 1 of the WNBA Finals ranks right up there as one …

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2 months, 1 week ago

Breanna Stewart had two key chances … and fell short in the Liberty’s Game 1 WNBA Finals loss

New York Times

NEW YORK — For the briefest of moments, Breanna Stewart put her hands on her head. The game tying freethrow by Breanna Stewart that sends the game to overtime At the end of regulation the score is 84-84#WNBAFinals presented by @YouTubeTV pic.twitter.com/O1Cg0MkbNi — WNBA October 11, 2024 Credit Collier, this season’s Defensive Player of the Year, for stifling Stewart. “I …

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2 months, 1 week ago

Minnesota's Heroic Comeback Stuns New York in WNBA Finals Game 1

Associated Press

Minnesota stunned New York Liberty 95-93 in Game 1 of the WNBA Finals. Despite trailing 18 points in the first half, the Lynx rallied back and won the game on a late Napheesa Collier jumper with 8.8 seconds left in overtime. Minnesota's win marks a historic moment for the team, as they are the first team in WNBA playoff history …

2 months, 2 weeks ago

Lynx, tiger and tadpoles, oh my: See the Wildlife Photographer of the Year winners

NPR

Lynx, tiger and tadpoles, oh my: See the Wildlife Photographer of the Year winners toggle caption Shane Gross/Wildlife Photographer of the Year They lay in wait for hours, weeks and sometimes months, tracking animals in the wild and moving carefully so as not to disturb their surroundings. “These are photographs that not only encourage further wildlife conservation efforts, but that …

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2 months, 2 weeks ago

Lynx advance to WNBA Finals with rout of Sun in Game 5

LA Times

Napheesa Collier had 27 points and 11 rebounds while Courtney Williams contributed 24 points and both-ends-of-the-court energy to lead the Minnesota Lynx past the Connecticut Sun 88-77 on Tuesday night and into the WNBA Finals for the first time in seven years. Kayla McBride fueled a strong start with 10 of her 19 points in the first quarter for the …

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2 months, 2 weeks ago

Collier's Clutch Performance Propels Lynx to Semifinal Lead

Associated Press

The Lynx defeated the Sun 90-81 in the best-of-five semifinal series, taking a 2-1 lead in the matchup. Napheesa Collier shone for the Lynx with 26 points, including three three-pointers, and Minnesota's defense proved to be a force, holding the Sun to just 73.6 points per game. The Lynx will look to advance to the WNBA Finals for the first …

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2 months, 3 weeks ago

Aces’ quest to threepeat hits 2-0 hole vs Liberty while Sun and Lynx are split in WNBA playoffs

Associated Press

NEW YORK — The Las Vegas Aces and Connecticut Sun head home with two very different feelings after the opening two games of their playoff semifinals series. We must win for our series to continue.” New York for its part, insists it hasn’t accomplished anything yet. We didn’t come to win two games at home and be satisfied, we’re a …

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2 months, 3 weeks ago

Lynx top Sun 77-70 in Game 2 to even WNBA semifinals behind Collier’s supporting cast

Associated Press

MINNEAPOLIS — Courtney Williams scored 17 points and Alanna Smith had 15 points to help the Lynx offset an off night for star Napheesa Collier and beat the Connecticut Sun 77-70 to even the best-of-five WNBA semifinal series at one game apiece on Tuesday. Williams had 11 points in the third for half of her team’s output, helping tilt the …

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Mystery writers reveal their go-to books for holiday gift-giving

Canada lynx proposed for new habitat protections in US southern Rockies

New York Takes Down Minnesota in Epic WNBA Finals Battle

Collier's Late Surge Not Enough to Secure Fifth WNBA Title

The New York Liberty defeat the Minnesota Lynx to win its first WNBA championship

Jonquel Jones leads New York Liberty to first WNBA title, Lynx question officiating

New York Liberty Triumphs in WNBA Finals, Clinching First Title in 28 Years

WNBA Finals Reach Decisive Game 5 for First Time Since 2019 as Liberty and Lynx Head to New York

Back-in-Action Smith Leads Minnesota to WNBA Finals Comeback

Lynx Force Game 5 of WNBA Finals on Carleton's Free Throws to Beat Liberty 82-80

New York's Last-Second Shot: A Chance to Rewrite History

Sabrina Ionescu’s tiebreaking three lifts Liberty over Lynx in Game 3 of WNBA Finals

Liberty even WNBA Finals with Game 2 defeat of Lynx

New York Liberty found a key factor in Betnijah Laney-Hamilton for WNBA Finals win

Breanna Stewart, Liberty even WNBA Finals series with Game 2 win over Lynx

Saturday Sports: Rafael Nadal announces his retirement from tennis

Minnesota Lynx stun New York Liberty with overtime win to open WNBA Finals

Breanna Stewart had two key chances … and fell short in the Liberty’s Game 1 WNBA Finals loss

Minnesota's Heroic Comeback Stuns New York in WNBA Finals Game 1

Lynx, tiger and tadpoles, oh my: See the Wildlife Photographer of the Year winners

Lynx advance to WNBA Finals with rout of Sun in Game 5

Collier's Clutch Performance Propels Lynx to Semifinal Lead

Aces’ quest to threepeat hits 2-0 hole vs Liberty while Sun and Lynx are split in WNBA playoffs

Lynx top Sun 77-70 in Game 2 to even WNBA semifinals behind Collier’s supporting cast