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The New York Liberty Were Always Cool. Now They’re One of the Hottest Tickets in Town

September 23, 2026·25 min
Episode Description from the Publisher

As the New York Liberty head into the WNBA playoffs for a sixth straight year, the franchise is also marking its 30th season. WNYC's Morning Edition producer Amanda Rozon takes us to Liberty Legends Weekend in Brooklyn, where original team members like Teresa Weatherspoon and Crystal Robinson reflect on the franchise's early years, as rising ticket prices are reshaping who gets to be in the stands. Then, sports reporter Priya Desai breaks down the Liberty's up and down season under a new coaching staff and what it'll take for the team to make another title run.Photo: Peter Fisher for The Washington Post via Getty ImagesGot any questions, comments or story ideas? Send us a message at NYCNow@WNYC.org DoorDash to pay $131.5 million to delivery workers, admitting it ‘screwed up’NYC Marathon changes route for first time in 15 yearsNY, NJ sue Trump admin over deals to scrap offshore wind projects Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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