It’s fitting that a record-setting season for the WNBA would lead to a winner-take-all Game 5 in its Finals. For the first time since 2019, the league championship will be decided in this final game.…
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New York Liberty is hopeful that their last-second shot will lead to a different result this time—a WNBA championship—unlike the disappointment they faced in 1999
It’s been 25 years since the New York Liberty had a chance to win a WNBA championship. Just like in 1999, a last-second shot gave them the opportunity to compete for the title. This time,…
TNT and its sports channels will broadcast the new Unrivaled women’s 3-on-3 basketball league games
The new Unrivaled women’s basketball 3-on-3 league will have its games aired on TNT and its sports channels. The league announced a multi-year partnership with the network to broadcast more than 45 games from its…
Ionescu hit a three-pointer, leading the New York Liberty to an 80-77 victory over the Minnesota Lynx with 2-1 in the WNBA Finals
Sabrina Ionescu saw Breanna Stewart lead the New York Liberty throughout the game, but when it came time to win, the ball was in her hands. “In the timeout, (coach) Sandy (Brondello) was like, ‘You’re…
Clark is the first rookie to be named to the All-WNBA First Team since 2008, alongside unanimous selections Wilson and Collier
Rookie guard Caitlin Clark has added another achievement to her impressive first season by being named to the All-WNBA team on Wednesday. Clark, who plays for the Indiana Fever, is the first rookie to make…
Minnesota Lynx is unable to secure a victory against New York Liberty and now needs to figure out how to win two consecutive games to claim their fifth title
The Minnesota Lynx started strong but couldn’t finish against the New York Liberty. They lost 80-77 after blowing a 15-point lead, meaning they now need to win two games in a row to earn their…
Breanna Stewart and her wife, Marta Xargay, faced homophobic threats following Game 1 of the WNBA Finals
New York Liberty star Breanna Stewart and her wife, Marta Xargay, received threatening homophobic emails after Game 1 of the WNBA Finals. The emails were sent directly to Xargay’s account, which made the couple feel…
As the WNBA Finals are tied, the Minnesota Lynx must continue to rely on Courtney Williams to secure a victory against the New York Liberty
The Minnesota Lynx had just won the WNBA Commissioner’s Cup by beating the New York Liberty, and their next game was an early start in Dallas. Courtney Williams wasn’t feeling it. In that loss to…
Breanna Stewart played a key role in helping New York level the WNBA Finals series, as the New York Liberty defeated the Minnesota Lynx 80-66 in Game 2
Breanna Stewart was determined to change the outcome this time. As the Minnesota Lynx made another push in the fourth quarter, the two-time league MVP was not going to let the New York Liberty lose…
Laney-Hamilton played a key role in the New York Liberty’s victory over the Minnesota Lynx, leveling the WNBA Finals at 1-1
Betnijah Laney-Hamilton has been working hard to come back after her knee surgery six weeks ago. On Sunday, she looked like her old self again, scoring 20 points in New York’s 80-66 victory over Minnesota,…
Golden State Valkyries Coach Shares Team Motto Before Their Inaugural WNBA Season
Head coach Natalie Nakase of the Golden State Valkyries is already setting a team motto for the new franchise. “How I create my team culture is choosing 12 players that have a very competitive mindset,…
New York Liberty aim to recover and level the WNBA Finals series against the Minnesota Lynx
Breanna Stewart and her New York Liberty teammates believe they can bounce back after losing Game 1 to Minnesota in the WNBA Finals. Stewart mentioned that she has watched the free throw she missed at…
The Golden State Valkyries have appointed Natalie Nakase, formerly an assistant with the Las Vegas Aces, as their inaugural head coach
The Golden State Valkyries have chosen Natalie Nakase as their head coach. Nakase, who has been an assistant with the Las Vegas Aces for the last three years, was hired on Thursday by the new…
The Minnesota Lynx shock the New York Liberty with a 95-93 victory in overtime during Game 1 of the WNBA Finals
Minnesota coach Cheryl Reeve has experienced a lot in her impressive career, which includes four WNBA championships. The Lynx’s historic comeback to defeat New York 95-93 in a thrilling Game 1 of the WNBA Finals…
WNBA will increase the Finals format to a 7-game series next season
The WNBA will change its Finals next year to a best-of-seven format, the league announced on Thursday. Currently, the league has a best-of-five format for both the semifinals and finals, along with a best-of-three first…
New York Liberty express their regret over missing a chance to win Game 1 of the WNBA Finals
Breanna Stewart and the New York Liberty were left reflecting on what could have happened. The Liberty held an 18-point lead in the first half and had an 11-point advantage with 3:23 left in regulation…
The Minnesota Lynx triumph in a thrilling Game 1 of the WNBA Finals
On a night when WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert announced that the Finals will change to a best-of-seven format next season, this year’s championship opener turned out to be one of the most exciting games in…
Chicago Sky officials provide few specifics about their choice to let Weatherspoon go after just one year
Chicago Sky officials were vague on details Wednesday while explaining their choice to fire former coach Teresa Weatherspoon after just one season. They mentioned there wasn’t a specific reason and felt it was simply time…
Napheesa Collier, a calm and humble star, has guided the Minnesota Lynx back to the WNBA Finals
After the Minnesota Lynx beat the Connecticut Sun decisively in a do-or-die game to reach the WNBA Finals, Napheesa Collier brought her 2-year-old daughter, Mila, with her to the podium for the postgame interview. Just…
Minnesota aims for its fifth WNBA championship, setting a new record, while New York seeks its first title
Minnesota coach Cheryl Reeve recognized early in training camp that her Lynx team had the potential to be exceptional. So far, the team has met her expectations, winning the Commissioner’s Cup in June and making…