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NY Liberty center Jonquel Jones tries to score over three Las Vegas Aces players
Ella Morrissey·October 13, 2023·4 min read

Liberty Lose Blowout Game to Aces, Fall 0-2 in WNBA Finals

In a game where nothing seemed to go their way, the New York Liberty were defeated by the Las Vegas...
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NY Liberty guard Marine Johannes dribbles against Las Vegas Aces
Migi Contreras·October 9, 2023·6 min read

WNBA Finals Game 1 Takeaways, Post-Game Comments and More

On a sunny Sunday in Las Vegas, Nev., the highly-anticipated matchup between superteams in the Las Vegas Aces and New...
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Courtney Vandersloot and Kelsey Plum
Ella Morrissey·October 9, 2023·4 min read

Liberty Dominated by Aces in Second Half, Drop Game 1 of WNBA Finals

In Game 1 of the WNBA Finals, the Las Vegas Aces’ guards and their second-half defense proved to be the difference-makers as they defeated the New York Liberty 99-82 at Michelob Ultra Arena on Sunday. The Aces, who have gone undefeated in the postseason so far, took a 1-0 lead in...
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Jonquel Jones, Sabrina Ionescu, Betnijah Laney, Breanna Stewart, and Nyara Sabally at Liberty practice
Brian Fleurantin·October 8, 2023·2 min read

Inside the NY Liberty’s Preparation For the WNBA Finals

Throughout this season, the New York Liberty and Las Vegas Aces have been neck and neck atop the standings. The...
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NY Liberty forward Breanna Stewart and Las Vegas Aces forward A'ja WIlson
Hamilton Neill·October 8, 2023·4 min read

The 2023 WNBA Finals Will Be a Championship Tilt For the History Books

In the electrifying world of women’s professional basketball, history is being made once again as the 2023 WNBA Finals highlight...
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Barclays Center prior to the start of the NY Liberty game.
Ella Morrissey·October 6, 2023·13 min read

Liberty vs. Aces Finals Preview: Matchups, Advantages, Making History and More

In the longest season in WNBA history, filled with record-setting performances on the court and growth in viewership and attendance across the board, it is only fitting that the Finals will feature the most anticipated matchup in recent years—the New York Liberty vs. the Las Vegas Aces.  It is a...
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Lynn Williams
Sara Ach·October 3, 2023·4 min read

Gotham FC Home Win Streak Snapped with 0-2 loss to Houston Dash

HARRISON, NJ – On Sunday October 1st, NJ/NY Gotham FC snapped their seven game home unbeaten streak with a 2-0...
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October 1, 2023; The New York Liberty defeat the Connecticut Sun 87-84 at Mohegan Sun to advance to the 2023 WNBA Finals (Brandon Todd/Live Nation)
Ella Morrissey·October 2, 2023·4 min read

NY Liberty Advance to WNBA Finals After Thrilling Game 4 Win Over Sun

With the game on the line and looking to help her team make its first WNBA Finals appearance in 21...
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Megan Rapinoe at 9-6-22 USWNT VS Nigeria
Sara Ach·October 2, 2023·6 min read

USWNT September Friendlies: A Passing of the Torch

“I obviously know that this is an ending of one chapter, but it feels very much like a beginning.” – Megan Rapinoe. Leave it to Megan Rapinoe to perfectly summarize an entire weekend of U.S. Women’s National Team games in one sentence. Sure, she was technically referring to her soccer...
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Betnijah Laney
Ella Morrissey·September 30, 2023·3 min read

Liberty’s Strong Start Leads to Game 3 Win Over Sun

Looking to gain an advantage in the semifinal series against the Connecticut Sun, the New York Liberty got off to...
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NY Liberty forward Breanna Stewart
Brian Fleurantin·September 29, 2023·3 min read

Liberty Find the Zone, Breanna Stewart Wins MVP and More On the ‘Gotta Get Up’ Podcast

Tuesday night was a banner evening for the New York Liberty. The team answered the call after going down 0-1...
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NY Liberty fans celebrate at Barclays Center
Ella Morrissey·September 27, 2023·4 min read

Liberty’s Second-Half Adjustments Lead to Game 2 Win Over Sun

With some clutch second-half shooting and zone defense, the New York Liberty evened their WNBA playoff semifinal series against the Connecticut Sun in an 84-77 win on Tuesday night at Barclays Center. “We knew we had to win this game,” Liberty coach Sandy Brondello said. “Win on our home court....
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