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The Liberty won its first title in a classic end to a classic series, beating the Lynx 67-62 in a hard-fought Game 5.

Jonquel Jones scored 17 points, leading the Liberty to a 67-62 win over the Lynx on Sunday for their first WNBA title.

After 28 years and five previous Finals appearances, New York are now champions. In front of a raucous Brooklyn crowd at the Barclays Center, the Liberty ...

The New York Liberty overcame the Minnesota Lynx in overtime of Game 5 of the 2024 WNBA Finals on Sunday, the franchise's first title.

History is up for grabs tonight in winner-take-all Game 5 of the WNBA Finals. Will Liberty or Lynx take home the title?

New York has been crowned champ. The draft lottery, an expansion draft, April's rookie draft and free agency await. But first, our updated rankings.

The New York Liberty have won their first championship title after powering through a series of five games, two of which went to overtime.

After trailing by as much as 12 and shooting a dismal 28.6% in the first half, the Liberty came back to beat the Minnesota Lynx 67-62 in overtime.

Find out how Jonquel Jones leads the Liberty with 17 points in decisive 67-62 Game 5 victory and is named Finals MVP as New York ends 28-year drought.

The WNBA Finals is going the distance and fans are getting what they want — a decisive Game 5. Here's what you need to know.

New York Liberty ...

Breanna Stewart dribbled out the clock, and after the buzzer sounded, she embraced teammate Jonquel Jones, the WNBA Finals MVP. It was an appropriate pairing: ...

Sabrina Ionescu's first shot hit the side of the backboard. Another one soon after hit nothing at all.

Behind Finals MVP Jonquel Jones, New York edges Minnesota 67-62 in overtime of Game 5 to earn its first title in the team's 27-year history.

I literally can't wait to continue to celebrate with the city because I know it's going to be bonkers.”

Breanna Stewart joined the New York Liberty two years ago with one goal in mind: to bring the long-suffering franchise it's first championship.

TEAM NOTABLES On Sunday, the New York Liberty (3-2) defeated the Minnesota Lynx (2-3), 67-62, in overtime to clinch the first WNBA Championship in franchise ...

As I've mentioned before, I've acquired an interest in the WNBA after climbing aboard the Caitlin Clark bandwagon. So, I did something I never would have ...

The New York Liberty topped the Minnesota Lynx in overtime, to win the WNBA Finals three games to two. NPR's A Martinez talks to Jesse Washington of ESPN's ...

HISTORIC GAME: Many former New York Liberty players were in the audience, including Teresa Weatherspoon, who hit a half-court heave in the 1999 WNBA Finals.

Tonight, the New York Liberty won the 2024 WNBA Championship after defeating the Minnesota Lynx, 67-62. The New York Liberty are an original franchise of ...

The New York Liberty defeated the Minnesota Lynx in Game 5 of the WNBA Finals to win the championship. Breanna Stewart and other Liberty players talked to ...

The Women's National Basketball Players Association (WNBPA) on Monday announced its decision to opt out of its collective bargaining agreement with the WNBA ...

The decision came one day after the Liberty beat the Lynx in the WNBA Finals.

New York Liberty guard Sabrina Ionescu (20) reacts after scoring against the Minnesota Lynx during the third quarter of Game 5 of the WNBA Finals, Sunday, Oct.

The move has been expected for months. The WNBA has experienced explosive growth this season, yet players' share of league revenue lags far behind.

Record-breaking TV ratings helped the WNBA secure a more lucrative media rights deal this year. Now, the players' union has opted out of its contract, ...

One day after the WNBA ended its most successful season with the New York Liberty winning their first title, the league's players' association announced ...

Fan celebration to take place Thursday evening at Barclays Center NEW YORK (Oct. 21, 2024) – This Thursday, Oct. 24, the New York Liberty will celebrate its ...

The WNBA players union has decided to opt out of the current collective bargaining agreement, two years before its expiration. The league and players union ...

The WNBA players union has decided to opt out of the current collective bargaining agreement, two years before its expiration.

The league had record attendance and viewership this year that culminated in the WNBA Finals that saw New York beat Minnesota in overtime on Sunday in a ...

The Minnesota coach, Cheryl Reeve, said the WNBA championship was 'stolen' from her team during her complaints about the officiating.

Nike has reached a 12-year contract extension agreement with the NBA and WNBA to continue to be the official global outfitter for the professional ...