New York (AP) — As confetti rained down and Sinatra’s “New York, New York” echoed through the arena, the New York Liberty celebrated their first WNBA title, ending a 27-year pursuit. The franchise, known for its struggles across multiple venues, finally claimed victory with a 67-62 overtime win over the Minnesota Lynx in Game 5.
Star player Breanna Stewart expressed her joy, acknowledging the tough competition and thanking fans. “Bringing this championship to New York is incredible,” she said. “The celebration is going to be wild.
