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Opals' Olympic path to Paris goes through Brazil

Australia's women's basketball team must avoid a last-placed finish at a round-robin tournament in Brazil to qualify for the Paris 2024 Olympics.

AAP · Oct 5, 2023

On a Superteam of Stars, Betnijah Laney Is the Liberty’s Unsung Hero

The wing’s versatility was indispensable in Game 2 against the Sun, with 20 points while shining on defense.

Sports Illustrated · Sep 29, 2023

Liberty Continue Stewart’s MVP Celebration With Game 2 Win

After being stunned by the Sun in Game 1, New York pulled out a gritty showing to even the series, fresh off the news of its star player earning league honors.

Sports Illustrated · Sep 27, 2023

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Sky coaching search tops offseason priorities

The team also has two of their starters, Courtney Williams and Alanna Smith, set to become free agents and four others hitting the market as reserved or restricted free agents.

Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 18, 2023

What the Commissioner’s Cup Taught Us About the WNBA’s Superteams

In a potential Finals preview, the Liberty defeated the reigning champ Aces in their first matchup with serious hardware on the line.

Sports Illustrated · Aug 16, 2023

Breanna Stewart’s 43 points leads Liberty past Brittney Griner, Mercury

NEW YORK — Even with Brittney Griner, the Phoenix Mercury didn’t have enough to match the Liberty.

Tribune News Service · Jul 6, 2023

‘She brings light’: Brittney Griner’s triumphant return to the WNBA

Many feared the Mercury star would struggle on court after her time in Russian prison. But she has already been named in the league’s All-Star team

The Guardian - US · Jun 28, 2023

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WNBA’s Phoenix Mercury Parts Ways With Coach Vanessa Nygaard

She had been Phoenix’s head coach since last year.

Sports Illustrated · Jun 25, 2023

Short-handed Sky prepared for rematch against Liberty

One-point home loss Friday doesn’t diminish team’s confidence heading into matchup in New York

Chicago Sun-Times · Jun 3, 2023

Pregnancy and sports a challenging combination for female professional athletes

Recent allegations by WNBA player Dearica Hamby that her coach harassed her for being pregnant have shined a renewed spotlight on one of the biggest challenges that female professional athletes face

The Independent UK · May 29, 2023

Breanna Stewart Has Arrived in New York

The Liberty’s new superstar crushed the Fever on Sunday with a stellar supporting cast, marking the start of a new era in Brooklyn.

Sports Illustrated · May 22, 2023

A Superteam Perfect on Paper. But Will It Work?

Breanna Stewart, Jonquel Jones and Courtney Vandersloot made a plan to play together and pulled it off. The only remaining question: Can they torch the rest of the league?

Sports Illustrated · Apr 24, 2023

With Breanna Stewart and Courtney Vandersloot, Liberty ready to take aim at first WNBA title

NEW YORK — The Liberty began their quest as the Eastern Conference’s newest superteam as Breanna Stewart and Courtney Vandersloot were officially introduced on Thursday morning.

Tribune News Service · Feb 9, 2023

20 years after the Sol, how could Miami fit in the WNBA’s next wave of expansion?

MIAMI — Sheri Sam, an All-Star with Miami in 2002, works as the scouting manager for the Portland Trail Blazers. Guard Sandy Brondello played five years in the WNBA (two with the Sol) before she became head coach of the Phoenix Mercury and now the New York Liberty. Debbie Black…

Miami Herald · Dec 2, 2022

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AAP · Oct 1, 2022

Opals hopeful of building on WC success

Australia captain Tess Madgen hopes the Opals' charge to basketball World Cup bronze has laid the foundations for success at future Asia Cups and Olympics.

AAP · Oct 1, 2022

Jackson on fire as Opals win WC bronze

Lauren Jackson has put on a clinic in her final game for the Opals as Australia clinched bronze at the women's basketball World Cup in Sydney.

ABC News · Sep 27, 2022

Opals' win over Japan another sign of recovery from disappointing Tokyo Olympics

The Opals overcome a difficult match-up against Japan to top Group B at the FIBA Women's World Cup, as the Australians continue to move on from the disappointment of last year's Olympics.

ABC News · Sep 25, 2022

Australia gets back on track at the FIBA Women's World Cup, as strong defence sets up a key win over Serbia

The Opals rebound against Serbia after a mixed start to the FIBA Women's World Cup — the Aussies answer coach Sandy Brondello's call for defence to be their calling card, writes Hayley Wildes.

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ABC News · Sep 20, 2022

How Ezi Magbegor could be the difference for the Opals at the FIBA Women's World Cup

After a stunning season in the WNBA, Ezi Magbegor has emerged as a true force on the world basketball stage, so could she be the shining star of the Opals' World Cup campaign?

ABC News · Sep 19, 2022

Brittney Griner's USA teammates aim to defend FIBA World Cup as hope for plea deal with Russia grows

Brittney Griner's teammates will be watching for developments as they start their defence of the FIBA World Cup title in Sydney on Thursday.

ABC News · Sep 17, 2022

How Tess Madgen fell back in love with basketball and became Opals captain for the FIBA Women's World Cup in Sydney

An ACL injury in 2018 was transformative in taking Tess Madgen from a fringe Opals player, to now captaining her country at a home World Cup in Sydney starting this week.

ABC News · Sep 1, 2022

Stephanie Reid took the road less travelled to represent Australia in basketball and become an Opal

Stephanie Reid spent years on the fringes of basketball, trying hard to impress selectors. She missed all the traditional pathways to becoming an Opal, but persisted and got there with an alternate route.

Sports Illustrated · Aug 24, 2022

Good, Bad and the Future on Display in Liberty's First-Round Exit

Despite Tuesday’s Game 3 defeat, New York’s season was anything but a loss.

Sports Illustrated · Aug 18, 2022

Liberty's Late-Game Resilience Overpowers Sky

New York stole Game 1 in Chicago behind a 13-0 run to end its playoff win drought.

Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 17, 2022

Sky have championship blueprint, but it will take a different approach to win back-to-back

“Regardless of whether you’re going back-to-back or winning a championship, it takes a different mentality each time and the thought that it’s an entirely different season,” Candace Parker said.

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