Tag Archive | Kym Hampton

New York Liberty to Induct Crystal Robinson into Ring of Honor

As part of the team’s 25th Anniversary season, the New York Liberty will induct Crystal Robinson into its Ring of Honor during halftime of the Sunday, August 22 game versus the Los Angeles Sparks. The game will tip-off at 2 p.m. ET on YES Network. The New York Liberty Ring of Honor, which debuted in 2011 […]

New York Liberty Announce Barclays Center As Home Venue Beginning In 2020

By Stacy Podelski October 18, 2019 Leave a comment

The New York Liberty are moving to Brooklyn. Beginning with the 2020 WNBA season, the team will play its home games at Barclays Center. In addition to the change in venue, this will also be the first full season under new leadership. Joe Tsai acquired the Liberty in January 2019, and recently purchased Barclays Center […]

VIDEO: Tina Charles and New York Liberty Youth Sports Clinic

By Stacy Podelski February 14, 2015 Leave a comment

March 9, 2013 was a day that will always live on in the heart and mind of one Tina Charles, that was the day that the New York Liberty Center lost her Aunt Maureen ‘Hopey’ Vaz, who passed from multiple organ failure. Vaz, who was known for her giving heart, committed most of her life […]

New York Liberty Honor Armed Forces During Hoops for Troops Event on May 27

By Stacy Podelski May 23, 2014 1 Comment

The New York Liberty and the Garden of Dreams Foundation will honor children and families from veterans service organization Wounded Warrior Project during a special halftime ceremony on Hoops for Troops Night recognizing servicemen and women on Tuesday, May 27 at 7:00 p.m. Wounded Warrior Project is a partner organization of the Garden of Dreams Foundation, which […]

New York Liberty legends to appear at fundraiser

By Stacy Podelski April 26, 2012 Leave a comment

New York Liberty legends Kym Hampton and Sue Wicks will be on hand to support the Hetrick-Martin Institute fundraiser, which supports at-risk LGBT youth. The fundraising event known as ‘Bridge to Brick City’ will also have a special guest appearance by the Mayor of Newark, NJ Mr. Cory A. Booker. The Bridge to Brick City will happen on January 25 from 7-9:30 p.m. Click on the link below for more information […]

New York Liberty turns the table on Sky with 71-67 victory

By Stacy Podelski April 13, 2012 Leave a comment

The New York Liberty (17-13) rallied from a 14-point deficit in the fourth quarter to beat the Chicago Sky (14-16) 71-67 on Tuesday. Cappie Pondexter led the offense with 19 points, along with Plenette Pierson’s 17 to lead the Liberty to victory. New York had lost two straight and five of their previous nine, The team had plenty to celebrate, as head coach John […]