The New York Liberty defends its WNBA title as the playoffs begin

WNYC News | Sep 14, 2025

Last fall, New York City was awash in sea foam green when the New York Liberty secured their first ever WNBA championship and a victory parade down the Canyon of Heroes in Manhattan.

The team’s quest to repeat begins on Sunday. The Liberty will be in Phoenix to start their first round playoff series against the Mercury. Sports reporter Priya Desai joins Weekend Edition host David Furst to discuss the team's chances to keep the title in Brooklyn.

 

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