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The New York Liberty defeat the Minnesota Lynx to win its first WNBA championship
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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Jonquel Jones leads New York Liberty to first WNBA title, Lynx question officiating
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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New York Liberty found a key factor in Betnijah Laney-Hamilton for WNBA Finals win
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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Minnesota Lynx stun New York Liberty with overtime win to open WNBA Finals
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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WNBA coach Becky Hammon RIPS into star Kelsey Plum as Las Vegas Aces drop second game to New York Liberty
2 months, 3 weeks ago

WNBA coach Becky Hammon RIPS into star Kelsey Plum as Las Vegas Aces drop second game to New York Liberty

Daily Mail  

Hammon berated her star player after a subpar performance against New York The reigning, two-time WNBA champion Las Vegas Aces have their backs against the wall following a Game 2 defeat at the hands of the New York Liberty in the semifinals of this year's playoffs. Part of the blame for the result could be placed on the shoulders of …

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New York Liberty to play the Atlanta Dream Tuesday
3 months ago

New York Liberty to play the Atlanta Dream Tuesday

Associated Press  

Atlanta Dream at New York Liberty New York; Tuesday, 7:30 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK: LINE Liberty -13; over/under is 156.5 WNBA PLAYOFFS FIRST ROUND: BOTTOM LINE: The New York Liberty take on the Atlanta Dream. New York averages 10.1 made 3-pointers per game, 2.1 more made shots than the 8.0 per game Atlanta allows. Atlanta averages 77.0 points per game, …

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WNBA MVP Breanna Stewart shines in New York Liberty's thrilling win over Las Vegas Aces in finals rematch as A'ja Wilson misses first game since 2019
3 months, 2 weeks ago

WNBA MVP Breanna Stewart shines in New York Liberty's thrilling win over Las Vegas Aces in finals rematch as A'ja Wilson misses first game since 2019

Daily Mail  

Brooklyn's Barclays Center was nearly filled to the brim as reigning WNBA MVP Breanna Stewart led the New York Liberty in completing the season series sweep, 3-0, over the Las Vegas Aces in a rematch of last year's WNBA Finals. Although Aces star and reigning WNBA Finals MVP A'ja Wilson missed her first game since 2019 with an ankle injury, …

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New York hosts Seattle following Stewart’s 32-point game
3 months, 2 weeks ago

New York hosts Seattle following Stewart’s 32-point game

Associated Press  

Seattle Storm at New York Liberty New York; Thursday, 7 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: New York Liberty hosts the Seattle Storm after Breanna Stewart scored 32 points in the New York Liberty’s 98-85 victory against the Seattle Storm. New York averages 85.9 points, 7.1 more per game than the 78.8 Seattle allows. Seattle averages 5.8 made 3-pointers per game this …

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Caitlin Clark marketing boom is celebrated but also draws questions of race and equity
7 months ago

Caitlin Clark marketing boom is celebrated but also draws questions of race and equity

LA Times  

Women’s basketball has never seen anything like Caitlin Clark, the sweet-shooting rookie guard for the WNBA’s Indiana Fever. “The more opportunities we can give across the board, that’s what’s going to elevate women’s basketball.” Fans watch Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark warm up for the team’s game against the New York Liberty on Thursday in Indianapolis. “ kind of stands …

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Las Vegas Aces become first repeat WNBA champs in 21 years, beating New York Liberty 70-69 in Game 4
1 year, 2 months ago

Las Vegas Aces become first repeat WNBA champs in 21 years, beating New York Liberty 70-69 in Game 4

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — A’ja Wilson and the Las Vegas Aces secured their place as one of the greatest teams in WNBA history. To be in this moment right now and do it together, it speaks volumes about us, our chemistry.” Las Vegas Aces head coach Becky Hammon gestures to her team during the first half in Game 4 of a …

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New York Liberty star Betnijah Laney answers 5 style questions
1 year, 3 months ago

New York Liberty star Betnijah Laney answers 5 style questions

New York Times  

In Super Squads,The Athletic follows the New York Liberty and Las Vegas Aces in their quests to win a WNBA championship. NEW YORK — On the court, New York Liberty wing Betnijah Laney takes on a multitude of roles. Betnijah Laney wearing AREA denim set, Mach & Mach’s heels, Prada sunglasses and a Valentino purse. Now that you’re living in …

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How the New York Liberty constructed a historic WNBA offseason coup
1 year, 7 months ago

How the New York Liberty constructed a historic WNBA offseason coup

New York Times  

In Super Squads, The Athletic follows the New York Liberty and Las Vegas Aces in their quests to win a WNBA championship. And we’re fortunate that we’re here.” By “here,” Kolb means watching a training camp practice in which Stewart, Jones and Vandersloot all were wearing Liberty jerseys. “When I could answer that question and say I would still be …

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Sue Bird Plays Final Regular Season Game In New York And It Hits Close To Home
2 years, 6 months ago

Sue Bird Plays Final Regular Season Game In New York And It Hits Close To Home

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING Nearly an hour after playing her final regular-season game in New York, Sue Bird was still soaking in the moment. Marine Johannès of the New York Liberty hugs Sue Bird of the Seattle Storm after the game. Sue Bird with former Storm teammates, New York Liberty forward Natasha Howard, right, and guard Sami Whitcomb during a pregame …

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Liberty, Nets owner wants WNBA, NBA teams on equal ground
4 years, 4 months ago

Liberty, Nets owner wants WNBA, NBA teams on equal ground

The Hindu  

Coming from the business world, Liberty owner Joe Tsai didn’t understand why his WNBA franchise didn’t have a CEO similar to the team’s NBA counterpart the Brooklyn Nets - which Tsai also owns. The WNBA veteran became the third Black woman to currently be in charge of a franchise in the league, joining Los Angeles Sparks president Danita Johnson and …

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