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Shattered Glass Director Andrea Buccilla
Ella Morrissey·April 2, 2024·7 min read

Q&A: Discussing ‘Shattered Glass: A WNBPA Story’ With Director Andrea Buccilla

As the WNBA continues to grow, there will be more opportunities for league and player stories to be told. One...
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WNBA Draft
Kevin Lewis·April 1, 2024·3 min read

2024 WNBA Mock Draft: Players the New York Liberty Should Be Eyeing

In the heart of the city that never sleeps, the New York Liberty’s hopes for the 2024 WNBA draft are...
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2023 WNBA Draft
Hamilton Neill·March 13, 2024·1 min read

2024 WNBA Draft To Be Held At Brooklyn Academy of Music

The 2024 WNBA draft will be held on Monday, April 15 at the famed Brooklyn Academy of Music (BAM).  The event marks the first time the draft will be a seated event with fans in attendance since the 2014-16 drafts were held at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Conn. WNBA...
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Chelsea Leite·March 4, 2024·2 min read

The PWHL Playoffs Explained

Halfway through the inaugural season, the Professional Women's Hockey League announces its playoff format.
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Breanna Stewart at NY Liberty practice
Hamilton Neill·March 2, 2024·1 min read

Breanna Stewart’s Below-Max Salary Gives Liberty Room to Work With

The New York Liberty re-signed star forward Breanna Stewart on Monday. According to reports, New York and Stewart agreed to...
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Breanna Stewart of the NY Liberty
Ella Morrissey·March 2, 2024·3 min read

Breanna Stewart Re-Signs With Liberty On One-Year Deal

Breanna Stewart has agreed to a one-year deal to return to the New York Liberty for the 2024 season. In her first season with the team, Stewart won her second WNBA MVP award and broke numerous WNBA and franchise records to propel the Liberty to their first WNBA Finals appearance...
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Jonquel Jones - NY Liberty
Ella Morrissey·February 27, 2024·4 min read

Review of ‘Shattered Glass: A WNBPA Story’ Documentary

Women’s basketball is continuing to grow as more records are being broken and new faces joining the league. With that...
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Young students at NY Liberty x WNBA "Her Time to Play" clinic at Brooklyn, NY.
Brian Fleurantin·January 25, 2024·5 min read

Liberty, WNBA Build Community With ‘Her Time to Play’ Clinic

Basketball is a welcoming space, whether it’s in the parks of Brooklyn or beyond. That inclusivity drives the game and...
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Chelsea Leite·January 25, 2024·3 min read

The PWHL Skates Its Way Into Fans’ Hearts

After just one month of action, the Professional Women's Hockey League is a hit, selling out arenas, breaking records, and garnering fans.
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Jonquel Jones - NY Liberty
Ella Morrissey·January 24, 2024·2 min read

Jonquel Jones to Re-Sign With Liberty

Jonquel Jones intends to re-sign with the New York Liberty for the upcoming WNBA season, Jones’s agent confirmed. Jones was...
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Breanna Stewart and NY Liberty fans
Brian Fleurantin·January 3, 2024·5 min read

The Liberty Were A Hit In 2023, With More To Come

The Liberty have a lot to be thankful as 2023 has come to a close. It was a banner year...
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Tierna Davidson and Jenna Nighswonger at USWNT vs China game
linsanityfan·January 2, 2024·1 min read

Gotham FC Signs World Cup Champion Tierna Davidson

Tierna Davidson, a defender for the United States Women’s National Team and the 2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup champion, has signed a multi-year contract with Gotham FC that runs through 2026. Davidson stated, “Gotham FC is at the forefront of what lies ahead for this league,” “The exciting and fluid...
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