New York Liberty win their first WNBA championship

The New York Liberty clinched an epic overtime victory in game five of the WNBA Finals to seal the team's first-ever title after a record five unsuccessful finals appearances.

The series — the most watched in WNBA history -—caps a historically successful season for the league, with viewership skyrocketing, ticket prices soaring and record sponsorship deals for athletes.

The Gist's Lauren Tuiskula joins host Robin Young.