Liberty capture first WNBA crown

New York rallies to defeat Minnesota 67-62 in an overtime classic in Game 5

NEW YORK — As confetti fell and Frank Sinatra's "New York, New York" blared through the arena, the New York Liberty celebrated the end of a 27-year odyssey.

The team that always fell short, starting from its days in Madison Square Garden, through detours to Radio City Music Hall and Westchester County Center, finally found its way to the top.

Start spreading the news, indeed: There's finally a pro basketball champion in New York again after a 67-62 overtime win over Minnesota in Game 5 of the WNBA Finals on Sunday night.