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Caitlin Clark nets double-double, sets new career high in Fever's third straight win

INDIANAPOLIS — Kelsey Mitchell and Aliyah Boston scored 22 points apiece, Caitlin Clark had her second career double-double and the Indiana Fever won their third-straight game with an 88-81 victory...

Liberty survive scare from winless Mystics for seventh straight victory

This was less about a convincing victory and more about survival. It took until late in the fourth quarter for the Liberty to pull away — until they hit enough...

Caitlin Clark goes on 3-point explosion to set new career high in Fever win

Caitlin Clark carved up the Washington Mystics on Friday night.

Liberty escape with uneven win over Mystics thanks to role player stepping up

Kayla Thornton knew there was a chance at shootaround Friday morning that Courtney Vandersloot was dealing with back tightness and could miss the Liberty’s game.

Why two-time All-Star left Liberty in free agency: 'Unfortunate situation that had to happen'

Without Dolson in the mix, the Liberty added new pieces to the rotation.

Jonquel Jones leads Liberty to shaky win in WNBA opener

A new season can come with its initial bumps, and the Liberty looked vulnerable as they opened their second superteam year Tuesday night against the Mystics. 

'Villain' has huge game, but not enough to stop Liberty, Ionescu: 'Talked my s--t'

Natasha Cloud won the battle. Sabrina Ionescu won the game, and the war.

Liberty aim to close out Mystics in front of home crowd in Game 2

The Liberty’s first home playoff win since 2015 was just preamble — they’re hoping an encore Tuesday over the Mystics will be the payoff.

Liberty’s playoff-opening rout of Mystics fueled by disrespect on home court

The Washington Mystics poked the bear. And the Liberty bit back. After the Liberty lost their regular-season finale on a Washington buzzer-beater, Mystics guard Natasha Cloud waved goodbye to the...

Sabrina Ionescu, Liberty dominate in Game 1 playoff win — and make NYC statement

New Yorkers have been decrying the sorry state of the sports in this city. But the Liberty want to remind everybody they play here, too – and they’re playing damn...

Mystics edge out Liberty with buzzer-beater in regular season finale

The core of Washington’s 2019 WNBA title team still remains intact, and that group downed the Liberty on Sunday.

Liberty erase early 17-point deficit in thrilling OT victory

Breanna Stewart and Courtney Vandersloot ignited a dramatic 89-88 overtime win over the Washington Mystics on Sunday afternoon at Barclays Center.

New-look Liberty trounced by Mystics in opening-night flop

Natasha Cloud and Ariel Atkins each scored 14 points and the Mystics beat the new-look Liberty 80-64 on Friday night.

Rays join embarrassing list with dubious banner raising

Don't call it a banner day.

Liberty's rousing comeback spoils this star's homecoming

Betnijah Laney scored 19 points and Jazmine Jones had 17 points to help the New York Liberty rally past the Washington Mystics 82-79 on Saturday at Barclays Center, spoiling the...

Ex-Liberty star has big night in win over former team

Tina Charles scored 34 points against her former team, Ariel Atkins added 25 points and the Washington Mystics beat the New York Liberty 101-72 on Friday night.

WNBA star 'feeling good' after undergoing two back surgeries

Mystics champion Elena Delle Donne is ready to suit up after undergoing back surgery in December — her second procedure in the span of a year.

WNBA star in shock as league denies coronavirus request

Washington Mystics star Elena Delle Donne is at odds with the WNBA's panel of physicians after her request to opt out of the 2020 season was denied. “The independent panel...

Liberty loaded with WNBA draft picks after trading away star

The New York Liberty are sending All-Star Tina Charles to the Washington Mystics as part of a three-team deal, the team announced Wednesday. The Liberty's haul from the reigning WNBA...

A long, trying season down to one game for Liberty

Five months after they began training camp, the Liberty’s season has come down to this: Win or go home. A memorable season, led by local stars Tina Charles (Queens) and...