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Breanna Stewart gets brutally honest on Liberty’s defensive struggles in Valkyries rout

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The New York Liberty had no easy answers after a rough 87-70 loss to the Golden State Valkyries, and Breanna Stewart made the defensive problem clear. The interconference matchup quickly tilted away from the Liberty as Golden State found rhythm early and never let the game breathe. Liberty fans still saw production from Stewart, as […] The post Breanna Stewart gets brutally honest on Liberty’s defensive struggles in Valkyries rout appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Why Valkyries’ blowout of Liberty proves they’re dark horse in WNBA title chase

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It’s early. Very early. And their schedule’s been favorable. Particularly when facing the juggernauts of the W. But at 3-1, four games into the season, and fresh off blowing out the New York Liberty and their league-best offense, the Golden State Valkyries have brandished a compelling early-season case for why they are the dark horse […] The post Why Valkyries’ blowout of Liberty proves they’re dark horse in WNBA title chase appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Breanna Stewart passes Becky Hammon with major Liberty milestone

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Breanna Stewart and the New York Liberty aimed for their fourth win in five games as they hosted the Golden State Valkyries at Barclays Center on Thursday. The Liberty were coming off a long break after beating the Portland Fire, 100-82, on May 14. The rust was evident in their lackadaisical start, with the Valkyries […] The post Breanna Stewart passes Becky Hammon with major Liberty milestone appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Are Liberty’s Sabrina Ionescu, Satou Sabally returning from injury vs. Valkyries?

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The New York Liberty return to Barclays Center on Thursday night looking to continue their strong start to the season when they host the Golden State Valkyries. New York enters the matchup after wrapping up a successful road swing with a 100-82 win over the Portland Fire and now opens a seven-game homestand. Meanwhile, the […] The post Are Liberty’s Sabrina Ionescu, Satou Sabally returning from injury vs. Valkyries? appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Rising star Alexa Philippou’s journey to ESPN and covering the WNBA

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Alexa Philippou initially planned to become an international correspondent, but the lure of sports proved too strong. The Stanford graduate and political science major is ESPN’s women’s basketball writer, covering college basketball and the WNBA. Philippou joined The Worldwide Leader in Sports in 2022, having served as the Hartford Courant’s beat reporter for the UConn…

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NBA superstar sends shockwaves around the league as he throws $58m-a-year teammate under the bus and reveals reason for disastrous season

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Turner, who signed a four-year, $108.9m deal before the start of this season, appeared on the 'Game Recognizes Game' podcast and told co-host Breanna Stewart exactly what went wrong.

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Pauline Astier makes rookie history as Liberty extinguishes Fire

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The New York Liberty bounced back from their first loss of the season with a 100-82 road win over the Portland Fire on Thursday night, improving to 3-1 while continuing one of the most productive offensive starts in WNBA history. New York became the first team in league history to average at least 100 points […] The post Pauline Astier makes rookie history as Liberty extinguishes Fire appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Marine Johannes’ hot shooting in Liberty-Mystics puts her in rare WNBA club

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The New York Liberty have scored back-to-back victories to start the season after escaping the Washington Mystics in overtime, 98-93, at CareFirst Arena on Sunday. Marine Johannes continued her hot shooting, scoring a game-high 25 points on 8-of-15 shooting, including 6-of-13 from three-point range. She also had two assists and two steals. Breanna Stewart added […] The post Marine Johannes’ hot shooting in Liberty-Mystics puts her in rare WNBA club appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Liberty star Breanna Stewart puts officials on blast after beating Mystics

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Breanna Stewart didn’t hold back her criticisms of the officiating after the New York Liberty’s overtime win over the Washington Mystics on Sunday evening. Stewart began the 11th season of her remarkable WNBA career, her fourth with the Liberty. She shines as one of the best players in the league, having led New York to […] The post Liberty star Breanna Stewart puts officials on blast after beating Mystics appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Caitlin Clark Makes WNBA History Against Dallas Wings

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Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever opened the 2026 WNBA season on Saturday afternoon, squaring off against Paige Bueckers and the Dallas Wings at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Clark has now entered her third season in the WNBA, looking to stay healthy throughout after missing most of last year with ...

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5 Bold Predictions for the New York Liberty’s 2026 Season

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Eighteen months removed from the franchise’s first championship run, the New York Liberty are looking to get back on top of the WNBA behind a boletered roster. The Liberty have re-signed the key pieces of their core, including Breanna Stewart, Jonquel Jones and Sabrina Ionescu. They’ve also added a ...

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