What did she throw and what happened?

She threw her sneaker, which hit an opponent in the back.

What was the final score?

The Liberty lost to the Tempo 93-91.

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Flying sneaker gets Liberty star ejected in bizarre finish that leaves WNBA fans in disbelief

First publishedJul 13, 02:02 UTC

Last updatedJul 13, 12:20 UTC · 7m ago

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On Sunday, New York Liberty guard Betnijah Laney-Hamilton was ejected from a 93-91 loss to the Toronto Tempo after throwing a sneaker that struck Toronto guard Marina Mabrey in the back. The incident occurred late in the fourth quarter as New York tried to rally from a 16-point deficit. Liberty coach Chris DeMarco criticized the officiating as pathetic.

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During a WNBA game on Sunday, New York Liberty player Betnijah Laney-Hamilton threw her shoe. The shoe hit Toronto Tempo player Marina Mabrey in the back. The referees ejected Laney-Hamilton for the action. New York lost the game 93-91. Her coach said the referees were pathetic.

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Why it matters

The incident shows how emotions can run high in professional sports and how a single unusual act can change a game's outcome. It also highlights ongoing debates about refereeing standards in the WNBA.

In brief

Who was ejected from the game?: New York Liberty guard Betnijah Laney-Hamilton was ejected.
What did she throw and what happened?: She threw her sneaker, which hit an opponent in the back.
What was the final score?: The Liberty lost to the Tempo 93-91.

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Fox News emphasizes the bizarre shoe play and its impact on Liberty's comeback, while the New York Post focuses on the coach's strong criticism of the referees as pathetic.

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Fox News adds a claim that the WNBA commissioner canceled an interview amid the Caitlin Clark controversy.
Fox News LatestJul 13, 09:00Claims commissioner canceled interview amid Caitlin Clark controversy.
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The New York Post highlights the Liberty coach's accusation of pathetic and atrocious officiating.
New York PostJul 13, 02:02Highlights coach's accusation of pathetic,atrocious officiating.

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