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The Eighth Seed That Never Felt Like One: The Story of the New York Liberty » Winsidr

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Despite having a roster filled with battle-tested, championship-proven star power, the New York Liberty were underdogs heading into the 2026 WNBA Playoffs. The Liberty entered the postseason as the No. 8 seed after finishing the year 26-18 overall, coming off two losses to close out the regular season. With those two losses as well as… The post The Eighth Seed That Never Felt Like One: The Story of the New York Liberty appeared first on Winsidr.

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‘This is NOT Journalism,’ ‘The Grift Has No Shame’ — Outrage Erupts Over NYT Bestselling Author’s ‘Embarrassing’ Caitlin Clark-Angel Reese Comparison

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On Sunday, USA Today columnist Christine Brennan called out the Atlanta Dream’s postseason attendance in Game 1 against the New York Liberty, noting that they drew only 9,745 fans and closed off sections of the upper deck with curtains. Then, she pointed out that Atlanta’s two regular-season games against Caitlin Clark’s Indiana Fever drew more than 17,000 fans each.

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‘She Is the WNBA,’ ‘This Is Why the Rest of the League Hate Her’ – Fans React to Massive Drop in Playoff Viewership With Caitlin Clark’s Fever Eliminate

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The WNBA weathered more than one metaphorical storm this summer. From outgoing commissioner Cathy Englebert coming under heavy criticism for her leadership to players making what many perceived as intolerant comments, the league faced tough times.

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