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The New York Liberty have taken a 2-1 lead over the Minnesota Lynx in the 2024 WNBA Finals and much of that is thanks to Sabrina Ionescu and her unmatched clutch gene. She’s also been on fire ever since Oregon Football took down Ohio State in last week’s marquee matchup, attesting that her Oregon-inspired Nike […]

As Napheesa Collier made WNBA playoff history for the Minnesota Lynx in Game 3, she finished the game watching New York Liberty guard Sabrina Ionescu hit a game-winner. The Lynx currently trail 2-1 to the Liberty in the WNBA Finals. The following morning, Collier was on the Run It Back show and gave props to […]

When Sabrina Ionescu drained consecutive three-pointers to send the New York Liberty up 2-1 in the WNBA Finals, ESPN host Stephen A. Smith thought of someone special instantaneously… the late Kobe Bryant. “When I saw [Sabrina Ionescu] step to that side & drill that three and then react the way that she did like, ‘Yeah […]

The New York Liberty erased a 15-point deficit in Game 3 of the WNBA Finals against the Minnesota Lynx, and while Sabrina Ionescu’s game-winning shot with one second left will deservingly get the most attention, Breanna Stewart made the win possible with her efforts to close the gap, and Ionescu made that clear when speaking […]

The New York Liberty stunned the Minnesota Lynx at home in Game 3 of the WNBA Finals thanks to an incredible game-winner by Sabrina Ionescu that put New York up 80-77 with only a second remaining. Prior to the game, Ionescu was named to the All-WNBA Second Team, along with teammate Jonquel Jones, while Breanna […]

As the New York Liberty chase the franchise’s first WNBA Championship in 2024, head coach Sandy Brondello continues to make history of her own. With Wednesday’s win in Game 3 of the WNBA Finals against the Minnesota Lynx, Brondello moved into second place on the WNBA’s all-time playoff wins list. Ironically, the only coach that […]

Minnesota Lynx superstar Napheesa Collier is having one of the most dominant playoff runs in WNBA history as she fights to win her first WNBA Championship. During a pivotal Game 3 against the New York Liberty, Collier continued to make history. A second half bucket gave Collier 20 points for the night and 247 for […]

Breanna Stewart and the New York Liberty had their hands full against the Minnesota Lynx in Game 3 of the WNBA Finals on Wednesday night. After trailing by as many as 15 points, the Liberty came back and beat the Lynx 80-77 off clutch performances. Stewart played a vital role in New York’s rally. The […]

The New York Liberty are one win away from their first WNBA championship after taking down the Minnesota Lynx in Game 3 of the WNBA Finals on Wednesday. Despite setting a new home attendance record in team history, the Lynx could not stop Sabrina Ionescu from hitting the back-breaking triple that put the Liberty up […]

The New York Liberty took a 2-1 series lead in the WNBA Finals against the Minnesota Lynx, putting them one win away from their first championship in franchise history. It was a game winner from Sabrina Ionescu that sealed the win for the Liberty. Following the game, Sabrina Ionescu reacted to her game winner that […]

The New York Liberty and the Minnesota Lynx have been deadlocked in a classic series in the WNBA Finals. After two roller coaster games in New York saw each team pick up a win, a pivotal Game 3 in Minnesota went down to the wire. With the game hanging in the balance and overtime on […]

The Minnesota Lynx returned home on Tuesday for Game 3 of the WNBA Finals against the New York Liberty with the series tied 1-1. During this run to the Finals, Alanna Smith has been a very important player for the Lynx, but she suffered an injury scare in the first half of Game 3. Alanna […]

As the Minnesota Lynx prepare for Game 3 of the WNBA Finals on Wednesday against the New York Liberty, their team chemistry has emerged as a critical factor in their playoff run. Coach Cheryl Reeve attributes much of the team’s success to their cohesion and the collective efforts of the players. “I think it’s noted […]

While the New York Liberty are pursuing their first WNBA Championship, forward Breanna Stewart and her wife have been caught in the crossfire of death threats. Stewart’s wife, Marta Xargay Casademont went to report the email to the NYPD’s 78th Precinct in Brooklyn. The pair received a homophobic email saying “I hope someone shoots your […]

Oftentimes, superstars dwell on their shortcomings rather than their accomplishments. It is a brutal but key part of the anguish that the greats endure in order to reach the apex of their respective sport. They must also have a short memory, though. Neither Breanna Stewart nor head coach Sandy Brondello had any intention of harping […]

Standing in the hallway outside the New York Liberty locker room on Thursday night, Courtney Vandersloot did her best to keep the night’s events in perspective. New York had just lost Game 1 of the 2024 WNBA Finals to the Minnesota Lynx in historic fashion, coughing up a 15-point lead with five minutes left. She […]

Breanna Stewart made WNBA Finals history on Sunday, leading the New York Liberty to an 80-66 victory over the Minnesota Lynx in Game 2 of the series. Stewart finished the game with 21 points, eight rebounds, five assists and seven steals — setting a WNBA Finals record for most steals in a game, per ClutchPoints. […]

The New York Liberty suffered a brutal 95-93 overtime loss in Game 1 of the WNBA Finals against the Minnesota Lynx, blowing an 18-point lead in the process, and Breanna Stewart opened up on what happened in the waning minutes of regulation, while explaining how they will move on to try to get a win […]

The WNBA has certainly seen a massive surge in popularity and attention, this season in particular. There are more eyes than ever before watching the league. So it comes as no surprise that, that surge would continue into the WNBA Finals between the Minnesota Lynx and New York Liberty. The WNBA Finals tipped-off on Thursday […]

The Minnesota Lynx made history after coming back from down 18 points to beat the New York Liberty, 95-93, in Game 1 of the WNBA Finals Thursday night. After the collapse by the Liberty to the Lynx, head coach Cheryl Reeve spoke to the media about the resilient victory and what led to the outstanding […]

The New York Liberty did not get enough out of their best players in Game 1 of the WNBA Finals. At one point, the Liberty had an 18-point lead in the second quarter. They also had a 15-point lead with 5:20 to go in the game. Both times they let that lead disappear, surrendering one […]

When Barclays Center is full, the New York Liberty have as strong a home-court advantage as exists in the WNBA. The fans are as passionate as they come — deafening in volume and relentless in spirit. Leaving the arena after Game 1 of the 2024 WNBA Finals, however, it wasn’t the crowd that was deafening. […]

The New York Liberty lost Game 1 of the WNBA Finals to the Minnesota Lynx after a staggering collapse that saw the Lynx chip away at an 18-point lead to force overtime and take the game. Thanks to the three-pronged attack of Courtney Williams, Kayla McBride and the Defensive Player of the Year Napheesa Collier, […]

The Minnesota Lynx, in an effort that was reminiscent of the NC State Wolf Pack’s unfathomable 1983 national championship run, gritted their way to one of the most memorable victories in WNBA history. Courtney Williams, Napheesa Collier and the rest of the squad survived blow after blow from the New York Liberty, including multiple ones […]

The Minnesota Lynx took the initiative and a 1-0 series lead over the New York Liberty after winning Game 1 of the WNBA Finals after a miraculous comeback led by Defensive Player of the Year Napheesa Collier. Also, the Lynx had just survived a deciding Game 5 against the Connecticut Sun in the semifinals, which […]

The Chicago Sky missed the 2024 WNBA Playoffs, but that is not stopping one of the team’s stars from tuning into the Finals. Angel Reese had a promising rookie showing with the Sky during the regular season, and while she is not currently competing, watching some of the league’s biggest stars has her excited. She […]

The WNBA Finals between the New York Liberty and the Minnesota Lynx got underway on Thursday for their best of five series. The series begins on the heels of an announcement that the WNBA playoffs will be restructured in 2025 with the WNBA Finals moving to a best of seven format. But when it comes […]

Minnesota Lynx head coach Cheryl Reeve had high praise for star forward Napheesa Collier, highlighting her consistency and work ethic as what sets her apart in the WNBA. Following the Lynx’s 88-77 victory over the Connecticut Sun in Game 5 of the WNBA semifinals on Tuesday, Reeve expressed what makes Collier special. “What makes Phee […]

The top two seeds in the 2024 WNBA postseason made it to the WNBA Finals, yet it feels like these playoffs didn’t go exactly like many thought they would. That is because, for the first time since 2021 and only the second time since 2019, the Las Vegas Aces will not be competing for a […]

The Minnesota Lynx are heading to the WNBA Finals to face the New York Liberty after defeating the Connecticut Sun in Game 5. The Lynx will be making their first Finals appearance since 2017, where they went on a run to win four championships from 2011 to 2017. Napheesa Collier, who has been the star […]

Usher followed through on his word for WNBA Finals MVP A’ja Wilson. After Wilson and the Las Vegas Aces defeated the New York Liberty 3-1 to become back-to-back WNBA champions, Wilson publicly invited the 8x grammy winner to come celebrate with the Aces at their championship parade. Usher replied to Wilson saying he couldn’t make […]

After the Las Vegas Aces clinched their second consecutive WNBA championship, WNBA Finals MVP A’ja Wilson sent a special invite for Usher to come to their championship parade. Wilson posted, “Hey @Usher. If ya not busy our parade is tomorrow…if ya wanna slide.” While the 8x Grammy winner was unable to make the parade Monday, […]

The city of Las Vegas recently held a wild parade to celebrate the Las Vegas Aces’ second straight WNBA championship, and amidst the excitement, star guard Kelsey Plum made a bold championship promise. “We’re just going to keep coming back, and everyone hates it,” Plum confidently declared during the championship celebration, as captured in a […]

Las Vegas Aces head coach Becky Hammon paid A’ja Wilson the ultimate complement on Monday. Hammon called Wilson the “GOAT of the GOATs” in full view of thousands of Aces fans during the WNBA Championship parade in Las Vegas, NV. “I’m an old-ass b*tch. I played against all the GOATs… [A’ja Wilson] is gonna be […]

Las Vegas Aces power forward and 2023 WNBA Finals MVP A’ja Wilson was literally at front and center during their championship parade on Monday. Wilson hoisted the WNBA Championship trophy in front of the team bus. The gesture excited thousands of Aces fans lining up the streets of Las Vegas, NV. A'ja Wilson showing off […]

Las Vegas Aces power forward A’ja Wilson wants R&B sensation Usher crash their victory parade on Monday. “Hey @Usher. If ya not busy our parade is tomorrow…if ya wanna slide,” A’ja Wilson tweeted. A'ja Wilson cutting a promo for the Aces parade, which is happening next Monday And just like last year, Usher's still invited […]

The Las Vegas Aces repeated as champions after they won the 2023 WNBA Finals, and while there were a lot of similarities between their two title teams, one key difference was Alysha Clark. The veteran forward signed with the Aces over the offseason after one season with the Washington Mystics, and ended up winning the […]

The New York Liberty lost the WNBA Finals to the Las Vegas Aces 3-1 after the Aces won Game 4 70-69. The Aces took the first two games of the series, but the Liberty won Game 3, giving them hope they could come back and take the title. Ultimately, they fell short. The series as […]

As if losing the WNBA Finals wasn’t enough, the New York Liberty and three of its players were fined after deciding not to talk to the media following Game 4 on Wednesday night. Sabrina Ionescu, Jonquel Jones and Betnijah Lane were all fined $2,000 and the Liberty were docked $25,000 “for violating league rules governing […]