Getting to know the New York Liberty
FOX 5 NY and out sister station My9 will be your home for the New York Liberty all season long, and ahead of their first game on Tuesday, we're learning more about their top players. FOX 5 NY's Tina Cervasio brings us the best moments from a panel she moderated with the team.
New York Liberty media day
The New York Liberty's season starts on Tuesday and FOX 5 NY's Tina Cervasio caught up with the team at their media day last weekend.
Caitlin Clark's salary: How does it compare to men in the NBA?
Caitlin Clark went No. 1 overall in the WNBA draft, but the money she will earn now as a professional athlete has sparked a debate on social media.
FOX 5 NY named official partner of NY Liberty, to broadcast 2024 games
WNYW FOX5 New York has been named the Official TV Partner of the New York Liberty.
FOX 5 NY named TV partner for NY Liberty
New York Liberty?s CEO Keia Clarke, owner Clara Wu Tsai and team MVP Breanna Stewart joined Good Day New York to announce that FOX 5 NY was named the official partner of the WNBA team. 2024 regular season games will be broadcast on FOX 5 and My9 and will stream on FOX Local.
Stephen Curry vs. Sabrina Ionescu: NBA stars to square off in epic 3-point showdown
NBA and WNBA stars Stephen Curry and Sabrina Ionescu will face off in a highly anticipated 3-point contest during the upcoming All-Star Weekend in Indianapolis.
Ellie the Elephant shows off her moves
The New York Liberty's beloved mascot, Ellie the Elephant shows off her moves for FOX 5 NY ahead of Game 4 of the WNBA Finals.
Liberty even series 1-1, instilling hope into New York sports fans
Liberty's match up following Tuesday's victory over the Suns is Friday in Connecticut at 7:30pm. So far, the series is tied 1-1.
New York Liberty's mascot, backup dancers stealing the show
The New York Liberty's infamous half-time show is headlined by Ellie the Elephant.
Phoenix to host 2024 WNBA All-Star Game, with US Olympians vs select team format expected
The 2024 WNBA All-Star Game is headed to Phoenix, setting up as a home game for Brittney Griner and Diana Taurasi and a sendoff to the U.S. Olympic women’s basketball team.
Air quality concerns postpone Minnesota Lynx game at New York Liberty
The WNBA announced Wednesday that Minnesota Lynx game at the New York Liberty has been postponed due to air quality issues in New York.
Breanna Stewart leaving Seattle Storm for New York Liberty
Former WNBA MVP and Seattle Storm star Breanna Stewart announced on social media that she is leaving the team to join the New York Liberty.
Rule change: WNBA to allow coaches challenge next season
The WNBA will allow coaches to challenge one play a game next season, and the league is also heightening the penalty for transition take fouls.
Brittney Griner sent to Russian penal colony to serve sentence
A penal colony is a common type of Russian prison where detainees work for minimal pay.
Russian court rejects Brittney Griner's appeal against 9-year sentence
The Moscow region court also ruled that Brittney Griner’s sentence will be recalculated to around eight years in prison, after taking her time in pre-trial detention into account.
Brittney Griner's lawyer says WNBA star fears she may never be released from Russian prison
"She is not yet absolutely convinced that America will be able to take her home," Boykov said in an interview with the New York Times. "She is very worried about what the price of that will be, and she is afraid that she will have to serve the whole sentence here in Russia."
Robert Sarver announces plans to sell Suns, Mercury
Sarver was suspended for one year and fined $10 million after the investigation showed a pattern of lewd, misogynistic, and racist speech and conduct during his 18 years as owner of the Suns and Mercury.
With Brittney Griner in jail, WNBA players skip Russia in offseason
Brittney Griner’s highly publicized legal woes in Russia and the country’s invasion of Ukraine has the top WNBA players opting to take their talents elsewhere this offseason.
WNBA: Las Vegas Aces wins first title as Chelsea Gray named MVP
Gray went 9 of 13 from the floor, and was named Finals MVP after averaging 18.3 points in the series.
Lawyers for Brittney Griner appeal Russian prison sentence
Lawyers for American basketball star Brittney Griner on Monday filed an appeal against her nine-year Russian prison sentence for drug possession.