So there's a lot of bemoaning, the state of New York sports, pro sports these days.

The Mets and Yankees didn't make the playoffs, the Jets and Giants have losing records,

but guess what?

There is a New York team that's not only winning, it's made it to the finals.

Yes, I'm talking about the New York Liberty in case you didn't know.

A super team that's living up to the hype and is about to face another super team

in the WNBA finals, the Las Vegas aces.

And more than New York bragging rights are on the line.

The WNBA is reportedly announcing an expansion with a new team in the Bay area today

with the sense that the WNBA and women sports in general maybe are finally getting some respect.

So to talk about the Liberty and preview the matchups with the aces,

like if you've never watched a Liberty game, maybe we're going to help you get ready to watch

the Liberty go into the finals.

I am joined by Barbara Barker, Newsday sports columnist and features writer.

Hi, Barbara, welcome back to WNYC.

Hey, Brian, great to talk to you.

And listeners, you know, in most sports media in this city,

there's a lot of complaining about the Jets and the Giants and the Yankees and Mets

and not much talk at all about the Liberty.

So this is your opportunity here.

Let's hear some crowing from Liberty fans.

What are you watching for as these two teams meet on Sunday?

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