The WNBA experienced another setback as the New York Liberty faced the Connecticut Sun in their final preseason game, which was inexplicably not televised despite efforts from the Sun. Initially, there was a last-minute announcement that the game would be streamed on the Sun’s official YouTube channel, but the feed was quickly taken down due to copyright issues. Even subsequent attempts to stream the game without sound were rejected. The situation highlighted the challenges the league faces in managing its video content and monetization efforts.
Videocites, an AI-driven video tracker, was responsible for blocking the streaming attempts, hindering the WNBA’s ability to showcase its product. Despite these obstacles, the game itself appeared to be entertaining, with the New York Liberty ultimately securing an 82-79 victory. Key players such as Sabrina Ionescu and Betnijah Laney-Hamilton made notable contributions to the win.
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