Basketball

NEW YORK (AP) — As confetti fell and Frank Sinatra’s “New York, New York” blared through the arena, the New York Liberty celebrated the end of a long odyssey.

NEW YORK (AP) — 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.

New York Knicks vs. Boston Celtics Boston; Tuesday, 7:30 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Celtics -5; over/under is 222.5 BOTTOM LINE: The Boston Celtics host the New York Knicks in the season opener.

Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Los Angeles Lakers Los Angeles; Tuesday, 10 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Timberwolves -1.5; over/under is 223 BOTTOM LINE: The Los Angeles Lakers host the Minnesota Timberwolves in the season opener.

NEW YORK (AP) — Minnesota coach Cheryl Reeve said the WNBA championship was “stolen” from the Lynx during her complaints about the officiating Sunday night.

NEW YORK (AP) — Sabrina Ionescu's first shot hit the side of the backboard. Another one soon after hit nothing at all.

NEW YORK (AP) — Napheesa Collier and the Minnesota Lynx, who both had No. 2 finishes in the regular season, were on the verge of being No. 1 when it mattered most.

NEW YORK (AP) — The New York Liberty have their first WNBA championship after falling in the title round in their previous five appearances.

The reigning NBA rookie of the year. The reigning NBA defensive player of the year. The No. 1, No. 2 and No. 6 overall picks in this year's NBA draft. They all have something in common. They're French.

Here are some of the awards that Victor Wembanyama received over the last 12 months: the NBA rookie of the year trophy, a spot on the All-Rookie team, a first-team All-Defense selection, three rookie of the month awards and most recently an Olympic s