# Lynx crash out of playoffs as Liberty become first No. 8 seed to down a No. 1 seed in WNBA playoff history

> **Newsylist Open Intelligence Dossier** · First detected: 2026-09-30 05:29 UTC · Category: Sports · Sources: 4 · Current Velocity: 3

## Key People, Organizations & Locations
WNBA, Liberty, Lynx

## Multi-Source Evidence Table
| Source Outlet | Headline | Published (UTC) | Verification URL |
|---|---|---|---|
| sports.yahoo.com | Kayla McBride hints Napheesa Collier is leaving Minnesota Lynx with post-game hug explanation | 2026-09-30 11:42 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMijgFBVV95cUxPa0ZqUDk0blpxTjhRX3pOZk9XWUNhXzJyNHZ6aUpYR3gwaW40R3ZnaENlY0UtMzkxdVFFSTVLQ0ZObWpmUy1KazRuUkRiNnhwNkw1MnFCd3NKZHQxSTQ5aGUtZDloTFZ4VklwXzZHaDdMNlUyOFNrOXYwZHZPZXVCalkwYlZxS0RkdDVYMlVn?oc=5) |
| sports.yahoo.com | Napheesa Collier’s Teammate Gets Emotional Reflecting on Lynx’ Big 3 After Making Unwanted WNBA History | 2026-09-30 11:42 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMikwFBVV95cUxNaFY4aGllRnltQ3hPNXpEWFZrN29FajFXWWV6clJIc2plRGMyd0o5UnpYdWRpMUtZalBrZnU2RmFGYlRZVVViR25hQzJscWhaMm1WWHRCX2EtcGJOMWtPaTNHTzhPRmh0LUN1U0VkZVF1M0lhYmd2LUJlclNUc3dranlKaVBWalI4MnpFVS1zbGdreGc?oc=5) |
| The Guardian | WNBA playoffs: No 8 Liberty spring historic upset to take down No 1 seed Lynx | 2026-09-30 05:00 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMivwFBVV95cUxOOGJCVHJuVWFuaHZaUV9yRWNGNEdFRUN2TWs5UTNuNG8zWjZEM0x6YkUtWkZRMjZ4V2ZSM3RreTZyaFlJYXdycFlHZU81ZE4zU0szOURjcTF6VGRiNHpoZHFzOWxGaUVLZU44Y3BNbEc1NHZaRGFDQTVHZEx3ODgwNnFYMVVkdTJyOFd1Z1NpMFl6Zkt3bnF0LTlUeWZOVzNWTG5pTm1mdHpFbGhfdFM2R080YWl4Z1lVaVltc0kyVQ?oc=5) |
| sports.yahoo.com | Lynx news: Cheryl Reeve names 2 players 'ineffective' in sweep vs. Liberty | 2026-09-30 04:40 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMigwFBVV95cUxOek1xOTgzYVROYUd2Tkg0dV8yby00N0cwSWR6N3VzQkNFd1k3OGtyR0UtVzNveGowckJleUh2aXNGV3pGWTcxQkZ4M09iblhyWjlDWE1XX0E2MEM5WEhpTWoxYkNYdm5zSFItcENWU3dIS3dvekk0RlV2MkZMd2hxT1JYaw?oc=5) |
| Yahoo Sports | Cheryl Reeves snubs Napheesa Collier, claims Olivia Miles and Natasha Howard were their best players | 2026-09-30 02:51 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMijgFBVV95cUxOOWxYTE95Q3dNcUNzODhyOGNaeW9DbFl5ODZVcWtTV1JwMlkwd1gtWVRnd1Z6RmxhZ1ZRZ1FoUmFUaU1aVzBWdEdncF9TUnJib3NLMzYwcExYQ3BJLXUxM0hxd2ZsMnRraWhmUUtTc2hQQTVDYUllM3ZoTGg4allBaGxXMFhnVnU4WG5KaDd3?oc=5) |
| WNBA | Minnesota Lynx vs New York Liberty Sep 29, 2026 Game Summary | 2026-09-30 02:51 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiW0FVX3lxTE9TNjg5MnVkYk1fckFicG1lOVJjSE96bWVkeW0yM1cyaEtubXdNVE1OZzl3Q3hGZktQdWp4TmFvMjh0RGlQUjBLOExsSkRac3cwbC1sd1RXQUlrcUU?oc=5) |

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