Stewart's Redemption and LGBTQ Threats: A WNBA Finals Recap

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In the WNBA Finals, Breanna Stewart led the New York Liberty to a crucial Game 2 win over the Minnesota Lynx. Stewart's performance included a record-breaking 7 steals and 21 points. However, off the court, Stewart and her wife, Marta Xargay Casademont, received threatening, anti-gay emails after Game 1. The couple has two children, and the emails were sent directly to Xargay Casademont's account. The New York Liberty notified the league about the emails, and the hate crimes task force is investigating. Commissioner Cathy Engelbert has condemned the threats and is working with the players' union to combat online attacks. The series is now tied 1-1, with Game 3 set to take place in Minnesota on Wednesday night.

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