During a WNBA game on July 13, 2026, the New York Liberty faced the Toronto Tempo in a closely contested match that ended with a score of 93-91. Liberty guard Betnijah Laney-Hamilton was ejected from the game after accidentally hitting opponent Marina Mabrey with a shoe while attempting to return it to her teammate Jonquel Jones. The incident occurred late in the fourth quarter as the Liberty were attempting a comeback from a 16-point deficit. Officials issued a technical foul to Laney-Hamilton for the incident, leading to her ejection. After the game, Laney-Hamilton stated that she did not intend to hit Mabrey, emphasizing that it was an unfortunate throw. Mabrey responded lightheartedly to the incident, acknowledging the situation but also accepting the free throw opportunity. Liberty head coach Chris DeMarco expressed frustration over the officials' decision, calling it an 'atrocious' call.
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New York Liberty's Betnijah Laney-Hamilton Ejected After Incident Involving Flying Shoe
In a WNBA game on July 13, 2026, New York Liberty guard Betnijah Laney-Hamilton was ejected after accidentally hitting Toronto Tempo's Marina Mabrey with a shoe. The incident occurred during a critical moment in the game, leading to a technical foul against Laney-Hamilton. Both players addressed the situation after the game, with Laney-Hamilton defending her actions and Mabrey taking it in stride.
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Flying sneaker gets Liberty star ejected in bizarre finish that leaves WNBA fans in disbelief
New York Liberty's Betnijah Laney-Hamilton Ejected After Incident Involving Flying Shoe