WNBA Investigated Controversial Ending to Liberty-Dream Game 2 - Newsweek (opens in a new tab)

newsweek.com · 2026-10-09

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Claim 1 of 3Not checkedThe WNBA had opened an investigation into the controversial finish to Game 2 on Wednesday night, but later said the matter was closed.View evidenceHide evidence

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Claim 2 of 3Not checkedBreanna Stewart said after Game 2 that referees told her the Liberty did not have a reset timeout before the final possession in overtime.View evidenceHide evidence

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Claim 3 of 3Not checkedOfficials disputed Stewart's claim, saying she was standing behind referee Kevin Fahy when he confirmed the Liberty did have a reset timeout remaining.View evidenceHide evidence

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