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October 25, 2024 at 2:59 PM

New York Liberty celebrate WNBA win with parade

Basketball fans were in full force in New York City to honor the New York Liberty’s championship win with a ticker tape parade on Thursday.
October 25, 2024 at 2:59 PM
VIDEO: New York Liberty celebrate WNBA win with parade
October 25, 2024 at 9:03 AM

WNBA champs New York Liberty celebrate 1st title with a Canyon of Heroes parade

Thousands of fans flooded the Canyon of Heroes in downtown Manhattan to celebrate the WNBA champion New York Liberty with a ticker-tape parade Thursday.
October 25, 2024 at 9:03 AM
VIDEO:  WNBA champs New York Liberty celebrate 1st title with a Canyon of Heroes parade
October 25, 2024 at 12:01 AM

Thousands celebrate Liberty’s WNBA championship win in NYC

Fans of all ages turned out to cheer the basketball champions with a ticker-tape parade on Thursday. The celebration moved to City Hall, where players received keys to the city.
October 25, 2024 at 12:01 AM
Thousands celebrate Liberty’s WNBA championship win in NYC
October 24, 2024 at 7:10 PM

New York Liberty basketball team honored with ticker-tape parade in Canyon of Heroes

Jonquel Jones, Breanna Stewart, Sabrina Ionescu and their New York teammates were showered with confetti as the Liberty celebrated winning the WNBA title in the Canyon of Heroes in downtown Manhattan
October 24, 2024 at 7:10 PM
Members of the New York Liberty, including Jonquel Jones holding the MVP trophy, makes their way up Broadway during the WNBA basketball championship parade Thursday, Oct. 24, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Yuki Iwamura)
October 24, 2024 at 3:41 PM

NYC celebrates Liberty’s WNBA championship win with parade

Broadway will be full of New York Liberty fans as the city holds its first parade for a basketball team since 1973.
October 24, 2024 at 3:41 PM
VIDEO: NYC celebrates Liberty’s WNBA championship win with parade
October 24, 2024 at 3:39 PM

New York Liberty Parade of Champions underway

Seafoam green has filled the Canyon of Heroes as New York City comes together to celebrate the New York Liberty's WNBA championship.
October 24, 2024 at 3:39 PM
VIDEO: New York Liberty Parade of Champions underway
October 23, 2024 at 4:06 PM

WNBA legend Renee Montgomery discusses her hopes for the league's future

ABC News’ Linsey Davis speaks with Renee Montgomery on her journey to become the first former player to be vice president and co-owner of a WNBA team.
October 23, 2024 at 4:06 PM
WNBA star and exec. Renee Montgomery on her hopes for the future of the league
October 23, 2024 at 3:56 PM

WNBA star and exec. Renee Montgomery on her hopes for the future of the league

ABC New’ Linsey Davis speaks with Renee Montgomery on her journey to become the first former player to be VP and co-owner of a WNBA team in the new documentary, “A Radical Act: Renee Montgomery.”
October 23, 2024 at 3:56 PM
WNBA star and exec. Renee Montgomery on her hopes for the future of the league
October 22, 2024 at 3:29 PM

WNBA players opt out of collective bargaining agreement

The WNBA players’ union is opting out of its collective bargaining agreement early to demand higher pay and better training facilities.
October 22, 2024 at 3:29 PM
VIDEO: WNBA players opt out of collective bargaining agreement
October 21, 2024 at 5:50 PM

Breanna Stewart talks missed shot redemption in WNBA Finals win

The New York Liberty celebrated their first-ever WNBA Championship with "Good Morning America," talking about what the win means to them.
October 21, 2024 at 5:50 PM
The New York Liberty joined "GMA" in studio Monday morning after winning their first WNBA Championship title.
October 21, 2024 at 3:45 PM

New York Liberty talk winning WNBA championship

The team defeated the Minnesota Lynx in Game 5 of the series to claim their first titles.
October 21, 2024 at 3:45 PM
VIDEO: New York Liberty talk winning WNBA championship
October 21, 2024 at 3:02 PM

NY Liberty win first WNBA championship, beating Minnesota 67-62 in OT

The New York Liberty finally have a WNBA championship after beating the Minnesota Lynx 67-62 in overtime of a decisive Game 5 on Sunday night
October 21, 2024 at 3:02 PM
New York Liberty guard Sabrina Ionescu (20) goes up for a shot against Minnesota Lynx forward Napheesa Collier (24) during the first quarter of Game 5 of the WNBA basketball final series, Sunday, Oct. 20, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Pamela Smith)
October 21, 2024 at 2:12 PM

Liberty win WNBA championship

The New York Liberty won the franchise’s first WNBA title after beating the Minnesota Lynx in overtime of Game 5, 67-62.
October 21, 2024 at 2:12 PM
VIDEO: Liberty win WNBA championship
October 21, 2024 at 2:10 PM

New York Liberty win first WNBA championship, more could be on the horizon

Breanna Stewart joined the New York Liberty two years ago with one goal in mind: to bring the long-suffering franchise it’s first championship
October 21, 2024 at 2:10 PM
The New York Liberty celebrate after defeating the Minnesota Lynx in Game 5 of the WNBA basketball final series to win the WNBA championship, Sunday, Oct. 20, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Pamela Smith)
October 20, 2024 at 8:39 PM

Game 5 of the WNBA Finals will finish record-breaking season

ABC News Lives discusses the big game with journalist Jordan Robinson.
October 20, 2024 at 8:39 PM
VIDEO: Game 5 of the WNBA Finals will finish record-breaking season
October 19, 2024 at 8:32 PM

WNBA Finals going into a winner-take-all Game 5

ESPN host Elle Duncan is here with all the highlights from the Minnesota Lynx’s win over the New York Liberty in Game 4 in the quest for the WNBA championship.
October 19, 2024 at 8:32 PM
VIDEO: WNBA Finals going into a winner-take-all Game 5
October 19, 2024 at 8:31 PM

Federal judge unseals more than 1,800 pages in Trump’s Jan. 6 case

The judge overseeing Donald Trump's federal election interference case unsealed the redacted appendix of evidence gathered by special counsel Jack Smith.
October 19, 2024 at 8:31 PM
VIDEO: Federal judge unseals more than 1,800 pages in Trump’s Jan. 6 case
October 18, 2024 at 2:16 PM

play of the day

Minnesota Lynx’s mascot, Prowl, and the New York Liberty’s mascot, Ellie, have been exchanging fun barbs on social media as the teams prepare to battle out in Game 4.
October 18, 2024 at 2:16 PM
VIDEO: WNBA mascots battle it out ahead of Game 4 finals
October 17, 2024 at 11:18 PM

Bars and restaurants see greater demand for women's sports During WNBA season

The WNBA drew sellout crowds and unprecedented ratings in a transformational season
October 17, 2024 at 11:18 PM
Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark (22) reacts during a first-round WNBA basketball playoff game against the Connecticut Sun, Wednesday, Sept. 25, 2024, in Uncasville, Conn. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill)
October 17, 2024 at 8:01 PM

What to expect from the WNBA finals

“Queens of the Court” podcast co-host and WNBA writer Jordan Robinson breaks down the expectations for the WNBA finals after the New York Liberty beat the Minnesota Lynx in Game 3.
October 17, 2024 at 8:01 PM
VIDEO: What to expect from the WNBA finals
October 17, 2024 at 2:20 PM

Liberty seal win against Lynx in last minute of WNBA Finals Game 3

ABC News’ Rhiannon Ally has the highlights from the exciting Game 3 between the New York Liberty and the Minnesota Lynx.
October 17, 2024 at 2:20 PM
VIDEO: Liberty seal win against Lynx in last minute of WNBA Finals Game 3
October 16, 2024 at 3:06 PM

WNBA star and wife receive homophobic threats

New York Liberty star Breanna Stewart said her wife, former WNBA player Marta Xargay, received an anonymous email containing homophobic threats after Game 1 of the WNBA finals.
October 16, 2024 at 3:06 PM
VIDEO: WNBA star and wife receive homophobic threats
October 14, 2024 at 2:40 PM

Liberty bounce back to win Game 2 in WNBA Finals

The New York Liberty beat the Minnesota Lynx 80-66 in front of a record-breaking crowd.
October 14, 2024 at 2:40 PM
VIDEO: Liberty bounce back to win Game 2 in WNBA Finals
October 11, 2024 at 4:26 PM

Lynx stun Liberty in an OT win in Game 1 of WNBA Finals

ABC News’ Diane Macedo has the highlights from the Minnesota Lynx’s 95-93 win over the New York Liberty.
October 11, 2024 at 4:26 PM
VIDEO: Lynx stun Liberty in an OT win in Game 1 of WNBA Finals
October 9, 2024 at 3:29 PM

Lynx to play Liberty in WNBA finals

The four-time WNBA champions, the Minnesota Lynx, are headed back to the Finals after winning against the Connecticut Sun in a winner-take-all semifinal game, 88-77.
October 9, 2024 at 3:29 PM
VIDEO: Lynx to play Liberty in WNBA finals
October 5, 2024 at 4:19 PM

Aces stay alive in semifinal series against Liberty

ABC News’ Ike Ejiochi breaks down the two high stakes WNBA playoff matchups.
October 5, 2024 at 4:19 PM
VIDEO: Aces stay alive in semifinal series against Liberty
1 month ago

Liberty go 2-0 over Aces while Lynx even the score against Sun in WNBA semifinals

ABC News’ Will Reeve has the latest on the WNBA semifinals.
1 month ago
VIDEO: Liberty go 2-0 over Aces while Lynx even the score against Sun in WNBA semifinals
1 month ago

Liberty, Sun lead as WNBA semifinals begin

The New York Liberty took Game 1 at home 87-77 against the Las Vegas Aces while the Connecticut Sun won on the road against the Minnesota Lynx, 73-70.
1 month ago
VIDEO: Liberty, Sun lead as WNBA semifinals begin
1 month ago

Meet the woman behind viral New York Liberty mascot, Ellie the Elephant

ABC News correspondent Will Ganss joins "GMA" to discuss the “it girl” mascot of the WNBA.
1 month ago
VIDEO: Meet the woman behind viral New York Liberty mascot, Ellie the Elephant
1 month ago

WNBA playoff semifinals set

The Connecticut Sun pulled out a victory over the Indiana Fever and the Minnesota Lynx advance after beating the Phoenix Mercury.
1 month ago
VIDEO: WNBA playoff semifinals set
1 month ago

New York and Las Vegas to face off in WNBA Semifinals

Caitlin Clark and the Fever will look to rebound after a loss to the Sun, and the Lynx will look to end the Mercury's season and perhaps Diana Taurasi’s career in games airing Wednesday night.
1 month ago
VIDEO: New York and Las Vegas to face off in WNBA Semifinals
1 month ago

Caitlin Clark makes WNBA playoff debut

"GMA" shares highlights of the WNBA opening games on Sunday where Caitlin Clark made her playoff debut.
1 month ago
VIDEO: Caitlin Clark makes WNBA playoff debut
1 month ago

A'ja Wilson opens up on her 3rd WNBA Most Valuable Player Award: 'Truly a blessing'

A'ja Wilson has been announced as the 2024 Kia WNBA MVP, an award she has now won three times in her career.
1 month ago
Gold medalist A'Ja Wilson #9 of Team United States poses for a photo during the Women's basketball medal ceremony on day sixteen of the Olympic Games Paris 2024 on Aug. 11, 2024 in Paris.
1 month ago

A’ja Wilson awarded 2024 Kia WNBA Most Valuable Player

The two-time Olympic gold medalist and two-time WNBA champion was named the 2024 Kia WNBA MVP for a historic season.
1 month ago
VIDEO: A’ja Wilson awarded 2024 Kia WNBA Most Valuable Player
1 month ago

WNBA playoffs set to begin

ABC News’ Jaclyn Lee takes a look ahead of the first round of the WNBA playoffs, beginning the championship phase of a phenomenal season for the league.
1 month ago
VIDEO: WNBA playoffs set to begin
1 month ago

WNBA players bring style to the stadium

Athlete and celebrity stylist Courtney Mays joins ABC News Live to talk how the growing popularity of WNBA influences fashion.
1 month ago
VIDEO: WNBA players bring style to the stadium
1 month ago

Atlanta Dream clinches final WNBA playoff spot

The WNBA playoffs are now set as the Las Vegas Aces, led by A'ja Wilson, aim for a three-peat.
1 month ago
VIDEO: Atlanta Dream clinches final WNBA playoff spot
1 month ago

WNBA to bring team back to Portland, Oregon

Portland was awarded the 15th WNBA franchise and will be the third expansion team entering the league over the next two years, along with San Francisco and Toronto.
1 month ago
VIDEO: WNBA to bring team back to Portland, Oregon
2 months ago

Angel Reese and Caitlin Clark take the court for final matchup of the year

Both WNBA players had their last chance to compete against one another for the battle for Rookie of the Year honors.
2 months ago
VIDEO: Angel Reese and Caitlin Clark take the court for final matchup of the year
2 months ago

Simone Biles, Caitlin Clark and Gabby Thomas pose together in epic meeting

Biles and Thomas watched Clark play at an Indiana Fevers game.
2 months ago
Caitlin Clark, Gabby Thomas and Simone Biles pose together at an Indiana Fevers game on Aug. 28, 2024.
2 months ago

Caitlin Clark breaks WNBA rookie 3-pointer record

The Indiana Fever star now holds the record for most 3-pointers by a WNBA rookie after sinking her 86th 3-pointer in her debut season, breaking Rhyne Howard's record.
2 months ago
VIDEO: Caitlin Clark breaks WNBA rookie 3-pointer record
3 months ago

WNBA commissioner on what to look for as season resumes

Cathy Engelbert discusses the Paris Olympics Games, this season’s rookies and her plans with the newly expanded league and more.
3 months ago
VIDEO: WNBA commissioner talks new season
3 months ago

WNBA star’s discrimination lawsuit

Three-time All-Star Dearica Hamby is suing the league and the Las Vegas Aces for alleged retaliation against her after she got pregnant. ABC News’ Rhiannon Ally reports.
3 months ago
VIDEO:  WNBA star’s discrimination lawsuit
3 months ago

WNBA All-Stars upset Team USA

Team WNBA beat Team USA 117 to 109. Plus, Dallas Wings guard Arike Ogunbowale wins her second All-Star MVP award in four years.
3 months ago
VIDEO: WNBA All-Stars upset Team USA
3 months ago

WNBA stars clash at All-Star game thriller

ABC News' Ike Ejiochi breaks down the thrilling WNBA All-Star game as the league’s top players upset Team USA right before they head to the Paris Olympics.
3 months ago
VIDEO: WNBA stars clash at All-Star game thriller
3 months ago

Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese team up for the first time on WNBA All-Stars

Plus, Atlanta Dream’s Allisha Gray makes history overnight by winning both the skills challenge and the 3-point contest.
3 months ago
VIDEO: Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese team up for the first time on WNBA All-Stars
3 months ago

Women's basketball reaching new heights

The WNBA signed a new contract with broadcasters worth $2.2 billion.
3 months ago
VIDEO: Women's basketball reaching new heights
3 months ago

Record-breaking viewership, new media deals as WNBA continues surge

With rookie stars like Indiana Fever's Caitlin Clark and Chicago Sky’s Angel Reese, the number of fans watching WNBA games has skyrocketed.
3 months ago
VIDEO:  WNBA mania
3 months ago

Friday night's big winners at the WNBA All-Star weekend

This weekend is expected to boast its highest ratings thanks to notable newcomers in the league.
3 months ago
VIDEO: Friday night's big winners at the WNBA All-Star weekend
3 months ago

WNBA scores new media rights deal amid surge in popularity

The WNBA reportedly secured a new round of TV deals with NBC, Amazon and Disney, the parent company of ABC, worth about $2.2 billion over 11 years.
3 months ago
VIDEO: WNBA scores new media rights deal amid surge in popularity