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The New York Liberty were set to square off against the visiting Golden State Valkyries on Thursday for the second consecutive game. The Liberty recently defeated the Valkyries on Tuesday, 95-67, and braced for the rematch. But before the game began, two of the biggest stars in their respective industries, shared a moment on the […]

When Natasha Cloud was traded to the New York Liberty from the Connecticut Sun, fans were upset. The defending WNBA champions, led by an All-WNBA duo of Breanna Stewart and Sabrina Ionescu added another premier player to their lineup. Head coach Sandy Brondello has made the most of it, guiding New York to a 4-0 […]

New York Liberty superstar guard Sabrina Ionescu was fired up about the New York Knicks’ recent comeback against the Indiana Pacers ahead of Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Finals. Basketball is alive and well in the Big Apple as the city currently has two relevant franchises competing. The Knicks are competing at this stage […]

Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark’s impact on the WNBA has been immediate and undeniable. In her sophomore season, she has already shattered a major record and continues to raise the bar for what’s possible in the league. In just 42 professional games, Clark has rewritten the WNBA record books, claiming the top spot for the […]

The New York Liberty checked off the last items on their 2024 title to-do list on Saturday afternoon, accepting their championship rings and raising a championship banner into the rafters at Barclays Center before their season-opening win over the Las Vegas Aces. The arena was packed, the fans were loud and the emotions ran high […]

As many people are theorizing whether the New York Liberty can repeat as WNBA champions, there is no doubt that the team itself believes it can. While there has been some agreement with the statement that the Liberty are favorites to win it all once again, the team would be recognized for winning the title […]

While fans predict if the New York Liberty will repeat as WNBA champions, there is a legend of the game that has them as the favorite to win it all, rather than the hype for the Minnesota Lynx this season. After the Liberty won the championship in 2024, there is no doubt massive expectations for […]

Sabrina Ionescu returned to where it all began, leading the New York Liberty to an 84–61 preseason victory over Japan’s Toyota Antelopes at Matthew Knight Arena. It was her first game back in Eugene since her college days, and she made it count. Ionescu dropped a game-high 25 points, including six three-pointers, igniting the crowd […]

Sabrina Ionescu and the New York Liberty are further showed that they are ready to defend their WNBA crown, as they scored an emphatic 84-61 preseason victory on Monday over Japan’s Toyota Antelopes at the home of the Oregon Ducks, the Matthew Knight Arena in Eugene, Oregon. The game was also a homecoming of sorts […]

The New York Liberty’s 84-61 win over the Toyota Antelopes on Monday night was a mere sidebar to the main event: Sabrina Ionescu’s return to Oregon. The homecoming game for Ionescu and teammate Nyara Sabally was one of several around the league meant to celebrate WNBA stars in the markets they once called home. But […]

New York Liberty star Sabrina Ionescu had multiple reasons to celebrate before the final game of the 2025 WNBA preseason. Not only did Ionescu receive a day in her honor from the city of Eugene ahead of her return to Oregon, but she also got to share a fun bonding moment with her family and […]

The reigning WNBA champions New York Liberty are wrapping up their preseason schedule Monday night with a game against the Toyota Antelopes of Japan at the Matthew Knight Arena in Eugene, Oregon — a familiar place for Liberty star point guard Sabrina Ionescu. Before that exhibition contest, Ionescu was given an honor by Eugene Mayor […]

The defending champion New York Liberty is entering the WNBA season in style. A handful of Liberty players attended the Met Gala and are seeking to repeat as champions.  Their core four, Sabrina Ionescu, Jonquel Jones, Breanna Stewart, and Betnijah Laney Hamilton, are in prime position to sustain the team’s excellence. Their chemistry was hilariously […]

With preseason play already underway, the New York Liberty are preparing to defend their crown after winning the WNBA championship for the first time last year. Pursuing a dynasty is the hardest thing a team can do, and it obviously requires supreme concentration. However, a night out on the town now and again could help […]

New York Liberty general manager Jonathan Kolb’s whiteboard has become famous around the WNBA. It’s how, before 2023 free agency, he drew up the plans to assemble a super-team, writing three names: Breanna Stewart, Courtney Vandersloot and Jonquel Jones. Kolb brought all three to New York. Two years later, he has nabbed his next whiteboard […]

The New York Liberty have been enjoying their offseason since winning the WNBA championship last year, and they’ll be back soon enough to try and compete for another one. Sabrina Ionescu and Breanna Stewart were key for the Liberty winning the championship, and it seems like they have a bond that goes beyond the basketball […]

March Madness is in full effect and the NCAA Women’s Tournament has been one of the more eventful ones we’ve seen in recent years. The No. 2 UConn Huskies recently advanced to the Elite 8 after beating No. 3 Oklahoma 82-59, but the win couldn’t come without some early adversity. Senior star Paige Bueckers put […]

New York Liberty franchise star Sabrina Ionescu has made an irreplaceable impact on the basketball world with her record-setting performances and ability to elevate Women’s Sports with everything she does. Her greatest contribution could perhaps be her signature Nike Sabrina 1 and Nike Sabrina 2, which have taken the basketball community by storm as one […]

After a few years of chasing the big one, the New York Liberty finally broke through in 2024, winning the WNBA championship for the first time in franchise history by defeating the Minnesota Lynx in a hard-fought five-game series. The Liberty have assembled such a deep roster, with Sabrina Ionescu and Breanna Stewart being the […]

The New York Liberty will be returning to Sabrina Ionescu’s alma mater, the Oregon Ducks for a preseason exhibition, according to Alexis Philippou of ESPN. The game will be held on May 12 at 10 p.m. ET versus the Toyota Antelopes of the Women’s Japan Basketball League. Throughout her time in the WNBA, Ionescu has always […]

New York Liberty franchise star Sabrina Ionescu isn’t just one of the faces of the WNBA, but she’s also one of the biggest sponsored athletes within the footwear industry. Alongside sponsor Nike, Sabrina Ionescu has grown one of the most popular signature lines as her Nike Sabrina 1 & 2 have become some of the […]

NCAA Women’s Basketball legend and New York Liberty All-Star Sabrina Ionescu is no stranger to the gold standard as she’s been successful at every level of her basketball journey. Most recently, she helped the United State win yet another gold medal at the recent 2024 Paris Games, but this upcoming release of her signature Nike […]

New York Liberty star and 2024 WNBA champion Sabrina Ionescu is expanding her influence in professional sports, joining NWSL club Bay FC as an investor and “official commercial advisor,” the club announced Monday. Ionescu sees this as more than a financial opportunity, emphasizing the importance of direct involvement in the club’s growth. “I whole-heartedly understand […]

New York Liberty fans got some disappointing news on Monday when Unrivaled announced that two starters from the 2024 WNBA champions won’t finish out the league’s inaugural season. Sabrina Ionescu and Betnijah Laney-Hamilton will both miss the rest of the Unrivaled season, which runs through March 17. “Sabrina Ionescu 👻 will not participate in remaining […]

New York Liberty guard Sabrina Ionescu understands being in a championship atmosphere. With Unrivaled, she’s been feeling that same atmosphere. Even after Ionescu hyped up Liberty fans with her Unrivaled announcement, it was for good reason. She knew there was something special brewing. Fast forward to the start of the 3×3 league and that sentiment […]

Sabrina Ionescu, a WNBA champion with the New York Liberty and an Olympic gold medalist, is gearing up for her first international tour in Asia. Known for holding the record for most career triple-doubles in NCAA history, Ionescu is bringing her remarkable skills and achievements to fans across the continent. Ionescu is a trailblazer, reshaping […]

One of the most memorable moments in the 2024 NBA All-Star Weekend in Indiana was the thrilling 3-point contest between Golden State Warriors sniper Stephen Curry and New York Liberty sharpshooter Sabrina Ionescu. Curry won that matchup via a final round score of 29-26, but regardless of who won the one-on-one contest, the event itself […]

The cancellation of the NBA’s planned 3-point contest, which was expected to feature stars like the Golden State Warrior’s Stephen Curry and WNBA stars Sabrina Ionescu of the New York Liberty and possibly Caitlin Clark of the Indiana Fever, sparked discussion about the relationship between the two leagues. During a segment on Stephen A. Smith’s […]

Last season, Stephen Curry and Sabrina Ionescu put on a show in a unique All-Star weekend event as they went head-to-head in a three-point shooting contest. The event got a lot of traction as we got to see one of the best men’s basketball players in the world go up against one of the best […]

Nike returned to Super Bowl advertising for the first time in 26 years with its new commercial, “So Win,” which aired during Super Bowl 59 on Sunday. The ad, featuring some of the biggest names in women’s sports, reflects Nike’s continued investment in the rising popularity of female athletes. The 60-second spot, narrated by Grammy […]

The New York Liberty are returning a key player off their bench from this past year’s championship squad. After winning its first title in franchise history, New York was just hit with the loss of starting point guard Courtney Vandersloot. Fortunately, the franchise is bringing back the elite trio of Breanna Stewart, Jonquel Jones, and […]

New York Liberty star Sabrina Ionescu is one of the WNBA stars competing in the all-new Unrivaled League not long after her off-season surgery. After the Liberty’s WNBA Finals win against the Minnesota Lynx, Ionescu had surgery in December to repair a torn UCL in her right thumb. However, per ESPN’s Kendra Andrews, she was […]

Phantom BC will kick off their first game of the inaugural Unrivaled season on Saturday without Marina Mabrey on the court. The Connecticut Sun star, who joined Breanna Stewart and Napheesa Collier’s new league, is sidelined with a calf strain sustained during training camp, according to Annie Costabile of the Chicago Sun-Times. With Mabrey expected […]

New York Liberty star Sabrina Ionescu is set to participate in the inaugural season of Unrivaled, the new 3-on-3 basketball league, despite recovering from thumb surgery. Ionescu, who underwent surgery last month to repair a torn UCL in her right thumb, shared her excitement about returning to the court while acknowledging she isn’t yet at […]

2024 was a landmark year for women’s basketball, as the sport engaged more people than ever before en route to the completion of a historic WNBA media rights deal. Caitlin Clark was undoubtedly the biggest draw in both the college and professional levels. But Sabrina Ionescu also played a major role in pushing the game […]

New York Liberty guard Sabrina Ionescu marked her 27th birthday in an unconventional way: undergoing thumb surgery. The All-WNBA star had a procedure Friday to stabilize the ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) in her right thumb, the team confirmed. The surgery, performed by Dr. Steven S. Shin, was successful, per Alexa Philippou of ESPN, and Ionescu […]

The New York Liberty sit alone at the top of the WNBA as the returning champions for the first time in their franchise’s history. Three-time All-Star and All-WNBA Sabrina Ionescu added “NBA Champion” to her resume as she played an integral part of the team’s success all season. She’s also working on her brand off […]

Last year, one of the highlights of NBA All-Star weekend was the three-point contest between Golden State Warriors star point guard Stephen Curry and New York Liberty WNBA All-Star Sabrina Ionescu. Curry ultimately came away with a narrow victory in what was one of the most highly anticipated events of the weekend, and now, it […]

The New York Liberty were able to take home the championship this year after defeating the Minnesota Lynx in the WNBA Finals, and they did it while one of their key players was injured, according to ESPN’s Alexa Philippou. “New York Liberty star Sabrina Ionescu suffered a high-grade UCL tear on her right, shooting hand […]