New York Liberty

High school (ages 12+)
Sports & Games

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/new-york-liberty

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. When was New York Liberty built?1997
2. What is the location?Brooklyn, New York City, USA
3. What is the home arena?Barclays Center
4. When was the New York Liberty founded?The team was founded in 1997 as one of the original franchises of the WNBA. It has been playing in New York ever since.
5. Who are some famous players on the New York Liberty?Legendary players like Teresa Weatherspoon and Rebecca Lobo helped start the team. More recent stars include Sabrina Ionescu, Breanna Stewart, Jonquel Jones, and Courtney Vandersloot.

Charter Franchise: One of the original teams that established a professional sports league.
Barclays Center: A multi-purpose indoor arena located in Brooklyn, New York City.
WNBA Finals: The championship series of the Women's National Basketball Association.
Sponsorships: Financial support provided by a company to an event or team in exchange for advertising.