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‘Iron Chef' Star Found Unresponsive by Her Husband: TMZ
Food Network star Anne Burrell was reportedly found unconscious in her Brooklyn home by her husband Tuesday morning. Citing law enforcement sources, TMZ reported Wednesday that Burrell was found unresponsive on her shower floor by her husband of four years, Stuart Claxton, hours after he had last seen her alive. The outlet adds that Claxton reportedly saw Burrell at around 1 a.m. and then found her in their bathroom six to seven hours later. The New York City Police Department confirmed to People magazine Wednesday that Burrell was found 'unconscious and unresponsive' after receiving a 911 call, and was pronounced dead at the scene. The NYPD did not immediately respond to the Daily Beast's request for comment. Burrell's loved ones announced her shocking passing in a statement Tuesday. She was 55. An official cause of death has yet to be ruled by a medical examiner, though the New York City Fire Department told Page Six Wednesday that the incident was reported to them as a 'cardiac arrest.' 'Anne was a beloved wife, sister, daughter, stepmother, and friend—her smile lit up every room she entered,' Burrell's family said in a statement. 'Anne's light radiated far beyond those she knew, touching millions across the world,' they continued. 'Though she is no longer with us, her warmth, spirit, and boundless love remain eternal.' Burrell was widely known for hosting popular cooking programs like Secrets of a Restaurant Chef and Worst Cooks in America. She also appeared on a number of culinary shows like Iron Chef America, Chef Wanted, and Chopped. The night prior to her passing, Burrell performed at an improv comedy show at The Second City New York, with one attendee telling People magazine: '[She] was in great spirits last night during and after the improv show. Typical fun, outgoing Anne, having a blast.' Burrell is survived by her husband; her stepson Javier; her mother Marlene; her sister Jane; her brother Ben; her nieces Isabella and Amelia; and her nephew Nicolas.
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2 hours ago
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The Liberty's unsung hero who didn't score a point in comeback vs. Dream
The post The Liberty's unsung hero who didn't score a point in comeback vs. Dream appeared first on ClutchPoints. The 2025 New York Liberty are good enough that they can beat any team in the WNBA, even on an off night. With the Atlanta Dream threatening to run them out of Barclays Center on Tuesday night, it took a little extra from an unlikely source. Advertisement Second-year guard Jaylyn Sherrod, mostly relegated to garbage time in the season's opening weeks, found herself on the court against one of the best teams in the league as New York tried to mount a furious comeback. The reason wasn't injuries or foul trouble, it was simply energy. 'It was still so passive…we needed some speed,' Liberty coach Sandy Brondello said. 'It gave us a lot of energy, gave this a little bit of rest, but when someone plays that hard, the rest of them kind of react to it and I think she sparked it.' Sherrod missed her only shot attempt and played just nine minutes, but every one of them was impactful. Her spark helped turn a 64-47 deficit into a competitive game in the fourth quarter — a game that the Liberty ultimately won, 86-81, as their superstars stepped up, led by Sabrina Ionescu's 34 points. It was Ionescu's second consecutive 30-point game, making her the first player in the WNBA this season to accomplish that feat. Advertisement But if not for the spark that Sherrod brought, it may have been for naught. 'I think Jaylyn came in and gave us a lot of energy,' said Nyara Sabally, who got the start in place of an absent Leonie Fiebich. 'She kind of shifted the energy for us and [we were] just playing off of that.' The Liberty were coming off their first loss of the season, a 102-88 defeat at the hands of the Indiana Fever that will ultimately keep them out of the Commissioner's Cup final. For much of the game on Tuesday, the same defensive problems that plagued New York against the Fever were also a problem against the Dream. 'We just need to play harder sometimes,' Brondello said. 'It was too easy for them in the first half, it's not really what we had planned. We were going under everything and they're shooting threes and we didn't make them feel uncomfortable.' Advertisement The Liberty again struggled to guard the three-point line, often either closing out too late or simply missing rotations that led to easy looks. The Dream hit eight of their 12 threes for the game in the first half. After losing to Indiana, Ionescu talked about how constantly having to take the ball out of the basket kept them from setting up on offense. Sherrod helped make sure that wasn't necessary late against the Dream. So too did Sabally, for that matter. 'Her ceiling is so high and it's just a matter of keeping her healthy,' Brondello said of Sabally. 'We believe in her. She's just got this big, physical body…she just does so many things and she always brigns that effort.' Liberty guard Sabrina Ionescu is on a historic run Wendell Cruz-Imagn Images Much like Caitlin Clark did to the Liberty over the weekend, Ionescu put the Dream on their heels early on Tuesday. Advertisement She had 20 points in the first half on 7-9 shooting, sending the Barclays Center crowd into an increasing state of hysterics with each made three. When the dust settled, Ionescu came out of the game in historic fashion, joining Breanna Stewart as the only Liberty players to ever have back-to-back 30-point games. 'Sab's a scorer. She's continued to develop the ways in which she scores,' Stewart said. 'She's a shooter, she wants to go left, you know these types of things. Now she gives people different looks, whether it's getting to the basket, o-boards, finishes, threes, mid-ranges. The ability for her to score multiple ways makes it really hard for people to guard.' Next up, it will be a quick turnaround for the Liberty, who have to face the Phoenix Mercury on Thursday night in Brooklyn. The game will tip at 7 p.m. ET. Related: Gotham FC shows up for fellow New York champs as Liberty plays last Commissioner's Cup game Related: Natasha Cloud, Brittney Griner joyfully reunite before Liberty-Dream clash
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2 hours ago
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Liberty's Jonquel Jones suffers injury scare vs. Mercury
The post Liberty's Jonquel Jones suffers injury scare vs. Mercury appeared first on ClutchPoints. The New York Liberty and their fans are hoping for the best after watching one of their most important players exit Thursday's game versus the Phoenix Mercury. Jonquel Jones went down with a lower-body injury, grabbing her knee in clear pain. She limped to the locker room and was eventually ruled out for the remainder of the contest with an ankle injury, per Sara Jane Gamelli. Advertisement Jones recently returned from a two-game absence, missing the Liberty's win over the Chicago Sky and their loss to the Indiana Fever (first of season) with an ankle sprain. This latest setback occurred on a drive attempt in the first half. Jones' awkward landing gave way to a subdued Barclays Center crowd. Considering that the veteran center claimed WNBA Finals MVP honors en route to the franchise's first-ever championship last year, it would likely be extremely challenging to outlast the rest of the competition without her. When the knee is involved, people naturally prepare for the worst-case scenario. Luckily, despite Jones' initial reaction, that does not appear to be a serious concern at the moment. The reigning champs will do their best to press on against the formidable and feisty Mercury (9-4) following this unfortunate development. They narrowly trail in the fourth quarter at time of print. Breanna Stewart is fully embodying the alpha role, erupting for 30-plus points in front of the home fans. Jonquel Jones finished with two points, four rebounds and one block in nine minutes of action. Ideally, New York will be able to provide more clarity regarding the two-way star's re-aggravated ankle injury after this contest concludes. Advertisement The Liberty (10-1) boast plenty of depth and firepower, but replacing Jones' production is not something the team wants to think about right now. Or ever. Related: Liberty's Breanna Stewart shatters WNBA record in performance vs. Mercury Related: How Nyara Sabally's EuroBasket decision is already paying off for the Liberty
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Russell Wilson, Wife Ciara Draw Attention While Attending WNBA Game
Russell Wilson, Wife Ciara Draw Attention While Attending WNBA Game originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Thursday night's WNBA game between the New York Liberty and the Phoenix Mercury turned into more than just a top-tier matchup. Advertisement Sitting courtside at Barclays Center were Russell Wilson and his wife Ciara, stealing the spotlight as they cheered on the athletes with their children beside them. The Mercury ultimately beat the Liberty, 89-81, handing New York only its second loss of the season. But fans couldn't stop talking about the surprise appearance of the NFL quarterback and the Grammy-winning singer. The WNBA shared a clip of the power couple enjoying the game, posting it to both Instagram and X. In the video, Ciara and Wilson are seated front row, smiling, clapping and soaking up the energy of the night. Their kids sat close, taking in the action alongside them. Reactions to the post flooded in quickly, with fans showing love and excitement for the Wilsons' courtside cameo. 'Y'all R a beautiful Royal couple!' one fan on X wrote. Advertisement 'Great to see that,' another added. 'My Girl looking good! 😍😍 pop out for the next Liberty vs Sky game,' a user chimed in. Another fan kept it simple and cheerful: 'Enjoy the game!' On Instagram as well, the admiration kept coming. 'Wanted they always wanted,' one person commented. 'Let me see you, 1, 2, GIANTS! 🔥' another playfully cheered. The comments section was also filled with emoji love, with fans dropping '😍😍😍' and '❤️❤️❤️' to express their excitement. New York Giants quarterback Russell Wilson and recording artist Ciara at the Red Carpet for the 2022 ESPY at Dolby A. Vasquez-Imagn Images Ciara's style has been a hot topic lately, from the BET Awards to the streets of SoHo, but for this game night, she kept things cool and family-focused. She matched her low-key look with Wilson's relaxed vibe as they both leaned into the WNBA spirit. Advertisement With star players like Sabrina Ionescu, Satou Sabally and Breanna Stewart on the floor and big names like Ciara and Russell Wilson in the seats, the WNBA continues to build momentum both on and off the court. Related: Camera Catches Adorable Moment Between WNBA Sisters on Thursday This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 20, 2025, where it first appeared.
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WNBA Sends Message to Mercury Rookie's Career Night vs. Liberty
WNBA Sends Message to Mercury Rookie's Career Night vs. Liberty originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Phoenix Mercury continued their hot streak on Thursday with an 89-81 win over the New York Liberty. The Mercury were coming off an 83-75 victory over the Connecticut Sun on Wednesday. Additionally, they didn't have Kahleah Copper, who was under injury management. Advertisement In her place, the Mercury put Sami Whitcomb, who scored 16 points on 44.4% shooting from downtown. However, it was rookie guard Monique Akoa Makani who led the team to a win. The French-Cameroonian guard had 21 points and six assists in 27 minutes of action. She was the only player for the Phoenix team to score at least 20 points in the game. It was a new career-high for Akoa Makani and the first time she scored at least 20 points since getting drafted. Phoenix Mercury guard Monique Akoa Makani brings the ball up court while being defended by New York Liberty guard Natasha Jones-Imagn Images Following Akoa Makani's best scoring outing of her professional career, the WNBA recognized it and had a message for the rookie. "Monique Akoa Makani made her statement tonight 👑," the WNBA posted. "The rookie delivered 11 HUGE third-quarter points in Brooklyn!" Scoring is nothing new for Akoa Makani. In the first 13 games she played in, she has displayed an aggressive approach on offense. The 5-foot-10 guard is averaging 7.4 points, 2.4 rebounds and 2.3 assists. The 24-year-old guard is also a reliable shooter from deep, making 46.3% of her attempts. Advertisement The rookie guard also had help from the veteran players on the team. Alyssa Thomas had her usual all-around game and finished with 18 points, 15 rebounds and seven assists. Satou Sabally, meanwhile, was dominant and had 15 points and nine rebounds. The Mercury are on a four-game winning streak. Related: WNBA Star Reflects on First Game Against Former Team This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 20, 2025, where it first appeared.
