New York Liberty Could be Poised for Championship Run
If there is one thing New York sports fans love it’s a winner. And right now while almost everyone is focused (understandably so) on the baseball season, and NFL training camps opening up within the next week, there is a team that is excelling this summer that people are starting to pay attention to: the New York Liberty.
Most of the attention on the WNBA has been focused on the star power of Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark, who entered the league this summer after a record-breaking career at Iowa.
According to VOX, WNBA games average about 1.4 million viewers per game this year with a lot of that attributed to the presence of Clark.
A story back in May by Front Office Sports shows that the highest-rated games for the WNBA this year all involved Clark and the Fever.
So it comes as little surprise that the Liberty has snuck up on some people — although that is changing. The Liberty are 21-4 — the best record in the WNBA. They have two of the league’s Top-10 scorers on the roster in Sabrina Ionescu and Brianna Stewart, averaging 19.4 and 19.3 points per game, respectively. And, they are second in the League in defensive rebounding (28.2 per game).
On Tuesday night the Liberty pulled away from their closest competition, the Connecticut Sun, 82-74, with Ionescu leading the way with 30 points. Her three-pointer to open the fourth quarter gave New York the jolt it needed to start pulling away late.
LARGE CROWDS NOW
As I mentioned, people are now starting to take notice. On July 11, the Liberty set an attendance record of 17,758, their largest crowd for a single game ever.
Tuesday’s attendance wasn’t shabby either with over 13,000 seated for the mid-week contest between the WNBA’s two best teams.
On the season the Liberty are averaging 12,755 fans per game in attendance. Only the Indiana Fever are higher with 16,898 people in attendance per game, according to Across the Timeline.
Olympic Momentum??
For better or worse, the league is taking a full month break for the Olympic games, and won’t return to action until August 15. The Liberty will be on the road that night against the Los Angeles Sparks. Whether the long layoff helps or hurts this team remains to be seen, but one thing is certain, as football begins and baseball’s pennate races start to heat up in late August, the Liberty will be deserving of attention.
A year ago the Liberty were 32-8 (their best season to date), but lost to the Las Vegas Aces in the WNBA Finals. The Liberty have never won a WNBA title; 0-5 lifetime. One could argue the 2024 version of the Liberty might be its best ever. Now they need a Championship title.
24 Amazon Prime Day 2024 Deals We Love
Renpho Eyeris 1 Eye Massager
The health benefits of heat therapy have continued to rise like the hot temperatures this summer. Heat therapy masks aren’t always cheap, but we were excited to find the Renpho included in Prime Day 2024 deals. This upgraded version of the mask features a remote and touch control and two levels of compression. It also comes with an adjustable and portable travel bag so you can take your mask on the go.
Ninja Creami Ice Cream Maker
There’s a reason this thing went wildly viral, and, the reason why is simple, really: you scream, I scream, we all scream for — you get the picture. The Ninja Creami lets you easily bring the joy of everyone’s favorite frozen treat to your own home but allowing you to actually know the ingredients. You can use whatever liquid base you choose and any other mix-ins you’d like, freeze it overnight and get your Creami going the next day. The machine specializes in gelato, sorbet, milkshakes and smoothie bowls. Several different options are available on Amazon, depending on how many pint (16 ounces) containers you want yours to come with.
Meta Quest 3 128G - Asgard's Wrath 2 Bundle
If you’ve been waiting to dip your toe (or your eyes, really) into virtual reality, this deal on the Meta Quest 3 makes now the right time, especially when it’s bundled with Asgard’s Wrath 2, a game that’s value on its own is $59.99. The Meta Quest 3 features 4K Infinite Display, 3D audio with enriched clarity and a 40% louder volume range than the Quest 2. As far as playtime, you can get up to 2.2 hours of usage (on average) per charge, but the Quest 3 also features Battery Saver Options. In addition to Asgard’s Wrath, the Quest 3 gives you access to more than 500+ immersive VR apps and games for you to dive in and experience another world.
REVLON One-Step Volumizer Plus
Everyone knows a good hair day is worth its weight in gold. The REVLON One Step Volumizer gives you that every single time with a salon-style blowout every time you dry. The brush features a 2.4″ barrel and is made of ceramic titanium tourmaline. It has four heat settings and a detachable head, making it perfect to break down and travel with if you need your hair styling on-the-go. Compared to earlier models of its kind, the Plus version boasts a bouncy volume look that works on all hair length.
Mini 4K Drone With 4K UHD Camera
You’ve seen them in the sky, but now it’s your time to fly! This mini, palm-sized drone can capture 4K video with 10km Max HD video transmission. Because it’s under 249 g, FAA registration and remote ID are not required to operate this drone. While this small but mighty drone experiences peak performance on a sunny day, it can sustain Level 5 winds and takeoff at altitudes of up to 4,000 meters. Battery life can be extended and additional battery sets are available for purchase.
Fitbit Charge 6 Fitness Tracker
Perfect if you’re looking to get more in touch with your health, the Fitbit Charge 6 is also great for a busy life with seven days of battery life (hello, person who forgets to charge anything and everything). It’s water resistant and connects to many of your favorite apps including Google Maps, Google Wallet and call/text and music controls. As far as health monitoring, this Fitbit features heart rate monitoring and gives you “scores” for stress management, nightly sleep, cardio fitness level, daily readiness, workout intensity and cardio fitness level. It also has a built-in Smart Wake alarm. Both small and large wriststraps are included.
DeWalt 20V MAX Cordless Drill
Here’s a deal your whole home will love. The DeWalt 20V MAX Cordless Drill and Impact Driver makes a great power tool combo kit for almost any around-the-house job. It comes with two batteries and a charger so you can rotate and features two-speed transmission. The drill features one-handed loading and accepts 1-inch drill bits. Working in the dark? No problem. The drill also features a 3-LED light ring with 20-second delay so that you can see clearly whatever is in front of you with no shadows.
Segway Ninebot MAX Foldable Electric Scooter
Warning! This deal that can bring you from A to B will also bring you extreme fun. This foldable electric scooter can go up to 18.6 mph and features dual suspension which means it’s ideal for adults. It makes for a great commuter scooter with a 350W motor that can hold riders up to 220 lbs. Big hill in front of you? No problem. The scooter can handle 20% hill grades and is well-equipped with 10″ pneumatic tires and a shock absorption system strong enough to handle different types of terrains.
Fullstar Vegetable Chopper
By far the most underrated kitchen gadget, the rise in popularity of this mandolin-style chopper makes complete sense once you have it in your kitchen, give your veggies a whack and understand the hype. Even professional chefs would (probably) agree that the time this thing saves you in slicing and dicing is well worth the cost, but even better when it’s on sale. The Fullstar Vegetable Chopper not only helps you chop your produce in perfectly proportioned pieces with one push, but it also features a spiralizer — can you say “zoodles”? Get your blade together, your food ready to go, and the catch tray will grab all the fruits of your labor.
iRobot Roomba j7+ (7550) Self-Emptying Robot Vacuum
You didn’t think there would be a Prime Day without a Roomba deal, right? This Prime Day, one of the elite top model Roombas, the iRobot Roomba j7+ (7550) Self-Emptying Robot Vacuum, is on sale and it’s worth every penny. I bought one of these earlier this year (sadly not on sale when I bought it) and it amazes me daily with its precision in vacuuming and mopping every corner of my home that it’s learned and sees with its front-face camera. With Smart Mapping, your Roomba will learn your home and what areas are important to you for it to focus on, then you can set it to get to work at a specific time on specific days according to your schedule. The self-emptying can last up to 60 days, making this a true set it and forget it situation for the most part.
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