New York Liberty win their first WNBA championship

The New York Liberty clinched an epic overtime victory in game five of the WNBA Finals to seal the team’s first-ever title after a record five unsuccessful finals appearances.

The series — the most watched in WNBA history -—caps a historically successful season for the league, with viewership skyrocketing, ticket prices soaring and record sponsorship deals for athletes.

The Gist’s Lauren Tuiskula joins host Robin Young.

This article was originally published on WBUR.org.