{
  "id": 8467757,
  "title": "‘Like a free for all’ – Olivia Miles hits out at WNBA referees after Lynx’s loss to Liberty",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/19/like-a-free-for-all-olivia-miles-hits-out-at-wnba-referees-after",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-19T13:40:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/free-olivia-miles-hits-wnba-134000769.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Minnesota Lynx guard Olivia Miles expressed frustration with WNBA refereeing after her team's loss to the New York Liberty in their recent home game. The Lynx lost 93-81, extending their losing streak to three games. Despite battling a physical, relentless defense, Miles had a standout performance, scoring 20 points, grabbing eight rebounds, dishing out five assists, and recording two steals in 34 minutes of playtime. Miles called out the inconsistency in refereeing calls, stating that she is still trying to grasp the shifting rules and adjust her game accordingly. She acknowledged that while she relies on the referees to help her team, ultimately it is up to her and her teammates to win each game. Minnesota's head coach Cheryl Reeve previously criticized the \"illegal\" physicality her team faced during recent games in the WNBA, and it appears that the players are also impacted by the changing officiating standards.",
  "summary": "Following a physical matchup against the Liberty, Olivia Miles offered an honest assessment of refereeing calls. The Minnesota Lynx dropped a 93-81 home decision to the New York Liberty, extending the losing streak to three games.",
  "key_points": [
    "Minnesota Lynx guard Olivia Miles criticizes WNBA refereeing inconsistency.",
    "Lynx lost 93-81 to New York Liberty, extending three-game losing streak.",
    "Miles acknowledges adjusting to shifting rules while relying on referees."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}