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BROOKLYN — By 10:30 on Saturday morning, the plaza in front of Barclays Center was swarming with seafoam green. Fans young and old were lining up to get into the arena a full 90 minutes before doors even opened for the New York Liberty’s home opener against the Indiana Fever. When the game finally tipped […]

INDIANAPOLIS — If the Fever got punched in the mouth Tuesday night in the season-opening 92-71 loss at Connecticut, as Indiana head coach Christie Sides described it, then the Fever got battered by the New York Liberty in the home opener Thursday night at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.  The Fever were stomped 102-66. New York’s Breanna Stewart made […]

What a difference two days made for Breanna Stewart. The New York Liberty grinded out an uninspiring five-point win over the Washington Mystics in their season opener Tuesday. They then lit up Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever with a 102-66 win on Thursday night. Stewart had eight points on 3-9 shooting against Washington, then […]

The WNBA’s new charter flight program for the 2024 season will be fully operational by early next week, a league spokesperson confirmed Thursday. “As the league previously announced, we would be phasing in the program at the start of the season and can share that beginning May 21 all teams will be flying charter to […]

Breanna Stewart’s net worth in 2024 is $5 million. Stewart is a star forward for the New York Liberty of the WNBA and the Fenerbahce Safiport of the Turkish Basketball League. She is a two-time WNBA champion, two-time WNBA Finals MVP, two-time WNBA MVP, a five-time WNBA All-Star, a two-time Olympic gold medalist, and a […]

The WNBA is amid the start of an exciting new era. The league received an influx of elite talent from the 2024 Draft, and positive changes to how franchises operate continue to take place. One such change is expanding charter flights for teams. Moreover, New York Liberty star Breanna Stewart gave an eye-opening night on […]

The WNBA has taken a significant step forward in accommodating its players, especially those who are mothers, by deciding to provide charter flights for road games. The change, highly praised by players like Indiana Fever’s Katie Lou Samuelson, addresses several concerns including travel logistics and security, making life much easier for players traveling with children. […]

She has arrived! Angel Reese is locked in for the Chicago Sky’s WNBA Preseason run. The former LSU star will finally get the opportunity to play in the big leagues and cook some of the biggest names in the world. She started this off by making her name known against the New York Liberty. More […]

A’ja Wilson and Breanna Stewart have won the last two WNBA MVP Awards. Both superstars will likely earn MVP consideration once again in 2024. However, can Dallas Wings star Arike Ogunbowale take a step forward and win the MVP? Ogunbowale is poised for a big 2024 campaign. She has played in the WNBA for five […]

New York Liberty guard Breanna Stewart joined the growing list of players lauding Las Vegas Aces forward Candace Parker for a stellar career after she announced her retirement from the WNBA after 16 seasons. When pressed on the development of Parker’s decision to retire, Stewart was stunned, via WNBA insider Khristina Williams. “What? Wow,” Stewart […]

Caitlin Clark and the Iowa Hawkeyes are headed back to the NCAA tournament finals where they will be taking on the Dawn Staley-coached South Carolina Gamecocks. For Staley and many others, the upcoming showdown versus the Hawkeyes could largely define where Clark stands in the Greatest of All Time discussions. For now, former UConn women’s […]

Breanna Stewart, a four-time national champion and current New York Liberty superstar, emphasized the importance of winning championships in order for Iowa women’s basketball sharpshooter Caitlin Clark to be regarded among the greatest players in women’s college basketball history. Stewart is the perfect person to chime in on Clark’s legacy, as she was instrumental in […]

The reigning WNBA MVP Breanna Stewart of the New York Liberty is stacking accolade after accolade in her already legendary career and she’s making sure to bring up the future generation of hoopers around her. In celebrating her newest signature sneaker with Puma, the Stewie 3, Stewart held her first-ever Stewie 30 Elite Camp in […]

Women’s college basketball has never been in a better place. Caitlin Clark is taking the basketball world by storm, becoming the most prominent story at any level. That will continue as she finishes her college career in the coming weeks and prepares to be the projected first overall pick in the WNBA Draft. Clark isn’t […]

Breanna Stewart agreed to re-sign with the New York Liberty on Monday. The reigning MVP is ready to lead New York once again in 2024. Stewart channeled Michael Jordan with her reaction to the new contract Monday. I’m back. #StewYork pic.twitter.com/QJNxFNwsN9 — Breanna Stewart (@breannastewart) February 26, 2024 “I’m back,” Stewart wrote on X (formerly […]

Five-time Olympian Diana Taurasi has been named as a key player for the USA Basketball team, set to compete in a pre-Olympic qualifying tournament in Belgium. Taurasi, known for her exceptional skills on the court, joins a roster of seasoned athletes, including seven former Olympians. The team, which boasts a blend of experience and emerging […]

On Sunday, Team USA announced the final lineup for the 2024 FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournament through their official X (Twitter) account. Playing in Antwerp, Belgium from February 8-11, the team boasts big names such as Sabrina Ionescu and reigning MVP Breanna Stewart. Other players on the roster are as follows: Diana Taurasi, Ariel Atkins, Kelsey […]

Las Vegas Aces’ star and reigning WNBA Finals MVP A’ja Wilson recently made her respect known about New York Liberty star Breanna Stewart’s impressive college career, particularly amidst the rising buzz around Iowa’s Caitlin Clark. Wilson emphasized Stewart’s unparalleled achievements in college basketball in a recent interview on The Draymond Green Show. “I know they […]

USA Basketball has announced an impressive 18-person roster for its upcoming training camp, set to shape the team for the 2024 FIBA women’s Olympic qualifying tournament.  Headlining the roster are notable WNBA stars such as A’ja Wilson, Brittney Griner and Aliyah Boston, along with other players from the Las Vegas Aces. The team, already qualified […]

As the calendar marks Jan. 21st, the WNBA free agency period officially kicks off, kicking off days of strategic discussions between teams and players. This period, filled with negotiations and anticipation, leads up to Feb. 1st when signings become official and the fate of teams and players is sealed for the upcoming season. This year’s […]

The WNBA free agency period is set to begin in a little over a week with teams allowed to begin negotiations with free agents on Jan. 20. Teams cannot make free agent signings official until Feb. 1, but expect deals to be announced shortly after the 20th. In the meantime, teams can begin extending qualifying […]

We’re just over two months removed from Breanna Stewart and the New York Liberty falling in a highly-anticipated WNBA Finals matchup versus the Las Vegas Aces. All season long, it seemed like a foregone conclusion that two of the most talent-stacked teams in WNBA history would eventually meet in the Finals, and in the end, […]

The New York Liberty will kick off a new season on May 14, following a remarkable run to the WNBA Finals last season. In a unique twist, WNBA MVP Breanna Stewart unveiled the Liberty’s schedule on a special edition of “Hot Ones,” on Monday. “Hot Ones” is the popular web series where celebrities are interviewed […]

New York Liberty superstar Breanna Stewart and her wife Marta Xargay welcomed their second child in a heartwarming IG post on Sunday. The couple named their baby boy Theo Joseph Stewart Xargay, per Breanna Stewart’s post.  The 2023 WNBA MVP wrote the caption, “Welcome to the world little man.”   View this post on Instagram […]

New York Liberty star Breanna Stewart has a new role she is excited about. In a press release provided by Overtime, it’s been revealed that Stewart is one of the many advisors for a new women’s basketball league called Overtime Select, which will start in the summer of 2024. “I am proud to be part […]

Breanna Stewart won the WNBA MVP award and led the New York Liberty to the Finals in 2023. Despite falling short in the championship against the Las Vegas Aces, Stewart enjoyed a tremendous season. She is clearly one of the best players in the league and the Liberty certainly want to keep her on the […]

With every winner, there has to be a loser. In the WNBA Finals this season, the losing team was the New York Liberty, whose season ended Wednesday night at the hands of the Las Vegas Aces. The Aces had the Liberty’s number for most of the season and when it mattered most, New York was […]

A’ja Wilson has left no doubt. After narrowly missing out on winning WNBA MVP honors to Breanna Stewart during the regular season, the Las Vegas Aces franchise player thoroughly outplayed her New York Liberty counterpart en route to winning the award both superstars surely wanted most—WNBA Finals MVP. 🏆 M’ V P 🏆@_ajawilson22 is your 2023 […]

The New York Liberty were able stay alive in the WNBA Finals with a pivotal win in Game 3 yesterday on their home floor. All-Stars Breanna Stewart and Sabrina Ionescu both got the job done and lifted their team to avoid elimination. More importantly, the pair showed off their cleanest signature sneakers as they took […]

Coming into Game 3 of the WNBA Finals, the New York Liberty found themselves with their backs against the wall trailing 0-2 against the Las Vegas Aces. Facing elimination, the Liberty used an inspired performance, buoyed by a record attendance, to grab a much needed win and get back into the series. It’s not over […]

The WNBA revealed its All-League First Team selections in a Sunday tweet. Your 2023 All-WNBA First Team ⬇@breannastewart@athomas_25@_ajawilson22@PHEEsespieces@satou_sabally #MoreThanGame pic.twitter.com/RbdVhpJXlt — WNBA (@WNBA) October 15, 2023 Las Vegas Aces forward A’ja Wilson, New York Liberty forward Breanna Stewart, Connecticut Sun forward Alyssa Thomas, Minnesota Lynx forward Napheesa Collier and Dallas Wings forward Satou Sabally made […]

New York Liberty power forward Breanna Stewart already won the WNBA MVP this season, but now she’s looking to bring home the ultimate WNBA award — the Finals trophy. Stewart previously won two WNBA Finals with the Seattle Storm and is now looking for her third, but with New York this time. However, Stewart and […]

The New York Liberty and Las Vegas Aces appeared destined to meet in the WNBA Finals all season long. Sure enough, the two teams are set to clash in the championship. Las Vegas won last year and were the best team throughout the 2023 season. However, New York also performed well and has WNBA MVP […]

The entire WNBA season, everyone assumed that the Las Vegas Aces and New York Liberty were on a crash course to the Finals. Those assumptions have finally been made true, as the two teams come to blows in the biggest event in women’s basketball starting this weekend. Both teams are considered super-teams and possess star-studded […]

Mark your calendars for October 8th, Sunday, WNBA fans. Game 1 of the highly-anticipated WNBA Finals between the league’s two superteams the Las Vegas Aces and the New York Liberty is finally here. Will A’ja Wilson and the Aces win their second straight championship, or will Breanna Stewart and company bring the New York Liberty […]

Jonquel Jones or even Sabrina Ionescu are expected to become the main X-factors for the Breanna Stewart-led New York Liberty heading into this epic WNBA Finals clash against the Las Vegas Aces. But Betnijah Laney’s play throughout the series will be the difference-maker in determining whether the Liberty will win their first title in franchise […]

The highly-anticipated WNBA Finals between the two league superteams is finally upon us. The No. 2 seed New York Liberty led by 2023 WNBA MVP Breanna Stewart will challenge the defending champion Las Vegas Aces led by two-time MVP A’ja Wilson for the right to be crowned 2023 WNBA Champions. This Finals clash between the […]

The WNBA Finals clash between the two league superteams that everybody has been waiting for all season long is official. The No. 1 seeded Las Vegas Aces led by A’ja Wilson will defend their title against the juggernaut New York Liberty led by 2023 WNBA MVP Breanna Stewart. Ahead of Game 1 between the Liberty […]

At the end of the day, there wasn’t necessarily a wrong choice for who to crown as the 2023 WNBA Most Valuable Player, with Breanna Stewart, Alyssa Thomas, and A’ja Wilson all deserving of taking home the acclaim. However, Las Vegas Aces head coach Becky Hammon only has one horse in the race (Wilson, of […]