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ESPN's broadcast of Tuesday night's WNBA matchup between the Las Vegas Aces and New York Liberty drew a big viewing audience. Photo Credit: ESPN.

Tuesday night Aces-Liberty WNBA matchup ESPN’s ‘most-watched non-Indiana game’ in 26 years

"The numbers from last night’s nationally televised Aces-Liberty game are in..."

By Michael Dixon OnJul 9, 2025 0
Candace Parker on WNBA scheduling

Candace Parker praises WNBA for highlighting Liberty-Aces rivalry, but is it doing it enough?

"For a long time, I felt like the stars came into the league, and then the league kind of diminished the light a little bit."

By Brendon Kleen OnJun 9, 2025 0
Natasha Cloud, Kennedy Burke, and New York Liberty Head Coach Sandy Brondello

Natasha Cloud urges New York media to respect the Liberty: ‘Pay attention!’

"Liberty f***ing biberty"

By Brandon Contes OnJun 3, 2025 0
Caitlin Clark and Indiana Fever vs. New York Liberty

CBS News NY sports anchor: Caitlin Clark tried to sell foul call ‘like she got hit by a sniper’

"She got ALL BALL."

By Sean Keeley OnMay 25, 2025 0
Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark (22) reacts to the officiating during a game between the Indiana Fever and the New York Liberty at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.

Fever coach Stephanie White reacts to Caitlin Clark foul no-call: ‘Pretty egregious what’s been happening to us’

"The disrespect right now for our team has been pretty unbelievable."

By Sean Keeley OnMay 24, 2025 0
WNBA star Napheesa Collier said that it's 'crazy' that Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever will have more nationally televised games than the defending champion New York Liberty this season.

Napheesa Collier gives perfect response to Indiana Fever national television question

"They should have those amount of games on TV on primetime, but I think other teams should also have more than what they have."

By Ben Axelrod OnMar 26, 2025 0
The New York Liberty celebrate after winning the 2024 WNBA Finals

Game 5 of WNBA Finals is most-watched ever on ESPN

As expected, the deciding Game 5 of the WNBA Finals between the New York Liberty and Minnesota Lynx...

By Drew Lerner OnOct 22, 2024 0
Minnesota Lynx forward Napheesa Collier

Game 4 of WNBA Finals sets viewership record, if likely only for a day

Friday's last-minute win by the Lynx in Game 4 to force a fifth and final game set a 24-year viewership record.

By Drew Lerner OnOct 21, 2024 0
Minnesota Lynx head coach Cheryl Reeve blasted the officiating in their loss in the winner-take-all Game 5 of the WNBA Finals to the New York Liberty. Photo Credit: NBATV

Lynx coach Cheryl Reeve blasts officiating after WNBA Finals loss: ‘It decided the game’

"It's a shame when officiating has such a hand in a series like this."

By Reice Shipley OnOct 21, 2024 0
New York Liberty guard Sabrina Ionescu celebrates

WNBA Finals hits yet another viewership record for Game 3

The league cannot stop setting viewership records.

By Drew Lerner OnOct 18, 2024 0
New York Liberty guard Sabrina Ionescu (20) celebrates her teams win after game three of the 2024 NBA Finals against the Minnesota Lynx at Target Center.

Sabrina Ionescu has epic mic drop after game winning heroics

Sabrina Ionescu hit the game winner in Game 3 of the WNBA Finals for the New York Liberty and dropped an all time quote afterwards.

By Matt Yoder OnOct 17, 2024 0
New York Liberty guard Sabrina Ionescu (20) celebrates her teams win after game three of the 2024 NBA Finals against the Minnesota Lynx at Target Center.

Ryan Ruocco was losing his mind calling Sabrina Ionescu’s WNBA Finals Game 3 heroics

"Sabrina Ionescu with the biggest shot in Liberty history!"

By Sean Keeley OnOct 16, 2024 0
New York Liberty guard Sabrina Ionescu celebrates

WNBA Finals scores biggest audience since 2001

Sunday's Game 2 on ABC averaged 1.35 million viewers, up a whopping 93% versus the average of last year's WNBA Finals.

By Drew Lerner OnOct 15, 2024 0
Minnesota Lynx players celebrating after winning Game 1 of the WNBA Finals over the Liberty

Game 1 of WNBA Finals tops 1 million viewers, ranks as most-watched Game 1 ever

1.14 million viewers tuned into Thursday's Game 1 matchup between the Lynx and the Liberty.

By Reice Shipley OnOct 11, 2024 0
The Minnesota Lynx celebrate winning Game 1 of the WNBA Finals.

Ryan Ruocco praised for ‘Miracle Game 1 win!’ call of WNBA Finals

Ruocco's work both in regulation and OT drew a lot of praise.

By Andrew Bucholtz OnOct 11, 2024 1
New York Liberty guard Sabrina Ionescu celebrates after defeating the Las Vegas Aces

WNBA playoffs continue to set viewership records

Game 3 of the New York Liberty and Las Vegas Aces was the most-watched WNBA semifinal game in 22 years.

By Drew Lerner OnOct 8, 2024 0
New York Liberty guard Sabrina Ionescu (20) reacts to a play against the Las Vegas Aces during game one of the 2024 WNBA Semi-finals at Barclays Center.

WNBA scores most-watched semifinal game in two decades

Sunday's Las Vegas Aces-New York Liberty semifinal game averaged 929,000 viewers per Nielsen.

By Drew Lerner OnOct 1, 2024 0
Credit: Liam McGuire, USA Today Images

WNBA

Awful Announcing’s 2024 local WNBA broadcaster rankings

Rebecca Lobo has a strong list of achievements within the sport of basketball. Evidently, though, one AAU referee doesn't feel she belongs. Photo Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

AAU referee told Rebecca Lobo ‘This is not a women’s game’

"This is a grown man's game. This is not a women's game."

By Michael Dixon OnMay 17, 2024 3
Credit: Candice Ward-USA TODAY Sports

WNBA

The 10 must-see 2024 WNBA regular season games

Minnesota Timberwolves play-by-play man Michael Grady (left) with analyst Jim Petersen.

T’Wolves’ Michael Grady returns to New York Liberty broadcast team

This marks Grady's return to the WNBA and the Liberty, expanding on his previous work calling games in 2022 and 2023 with the team.

By Sam Neumann OnMay 11, 2024 0
NY Liberty Fox 5 NY

New York Liberty games to air on Fox 5 New York for 2024 season

The New York Liberty are the latest team to offer their games on local networks.

By Chris Novak OnMar 13, 2024 3

Jess Sims takes ESPN men’s CBB role as Holly Rowe shifts focus to women’s game

"I am beyond thrilled to be back on the court for the biggest games each week."

By Sam Neumann OnDec 30, 2023 1
Kelsey Plum

WNBA champ Kelsey Plum blames media for ‘clickbait’ after criticizing opponent

"Our game grew immensely from this series, don’t let this bull**** detract from the biggest win here."

By Brendon Kleen OnOct 20, 2023 6
WNBA Finals Las Vegas Aces

WNBA Finals ratings hit 20-year high

A two-decade high for the WNBA Finals finished an impressive year for the league.

By Joe Lucia OnOct 20, 2023 6

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