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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 Edge out Wings, 99-96

By Stacy Podelski July 6, 2021 Leave a comment

1495 Sports is proud to bring the following New York Liberty Post Game Press Conference from 7/5. Featuring thoughts from Walt Hopkins along with stars Sami Whitcomb, Betnijah Laney and Sabrina Ionescu. The New York Liberty (10-9) are now on their first 2-0 winning streak since May after defeating the Dallas Wings (9-10), 99-96. Tonight, […]

New York Liberty Edge out Dallas, 88-81

By Stacy Podelski May 25, 2021 Leave a comment

Home in Brooklyn, the Liberty (5-1) edged the Dallas Wings (1-2), 88-81, in their first meeting of the 2021 season. The team has jumped out to its first 5-1 start since the 2007 season. New York led by as many as 15 points and finished the game with 19 team assists, led by DiDi Richards’ […]

Nineteen Athletes Set to Return to Court for Feb. 4-7 USA Basketball Women’s National Team Minicamp

By Stacy Podelski January 26, 2021 Leave a comment

The USA Basketball Women’s National Team will return to the basketball court in a four-day minicamp, Feb. 4-7, at the University of South Carolina. The team last gathered for training camp one year ago in February 2020. A total of 19 athletes, including Olympic and/or FIBA World Cup gold medalists Sylvia Fowles (Minnesota Lynx), Brittney […]

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 […]

Liberty star Cappie Pondexter to hold first annual Wheelchair Classic

By Stacy Podelski July 7, 2012 2 Comments

The New York Liberty announced through their official twitter page @nyliberty and facebook that guard Cappie Pondexter is scheduled to hold her first annual wheelchair classic on July 8th after the game against the San Antonio Silver Stars. The Liberty will return home to the Prudential center after a thrilling 64-59 victory over the Chicago […]