In the WNBA game on July 12, 2026, the New York Liberty lost to the Toronto Tempo in a match that featured a chaotic finish. The game included a shoe being thrown onto the court and a subsequent ejection. Liberty coach Chris DeMarco expressed dissatisfaction with the officiating, describing it as 'atrocious' and 'pathetic.'
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Liberty coach criticizes WNBA officiating after loss to Toronto Tempo
The New York Liberty lost to the Toronto Tempo on July 12, 2026, in a game marked by a chaotic finish that included a shoe being thrown and an ejection. Coach Chris DeMarco criticized the officiating, calling it 'atrocious' and 'pathetic.'
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Liberty coach rips ‘pathetic’ WNBA refs after loss, shoe-throwing incident: ‘Making stuff up’
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Liberty coach criticizes WNBA officiating after loss to Toronto Tempo