Liberty extend lead over Sting

Crystal Robinson scored seven of her 16 points during a 17-4 run in the second half to rally the host New York Liberty past the Charlotte Sting, 56-52, on Thursday night.

New York stretched its lead over Charlotte to 1 1/2 games in the Eastern Conference, and remained perfect in three games at Radio City Music Hall.

Monarchs 66, Stars 64: DeMya Walker scored a layup with :08 left to lift host Sacramento past San Antonio.

•Minnesota Lynx guard Katie Smith, third on the WNBA’s all-time scoring chart, will undergo knee surgery today to repair torn cartilage in her right knee and is out for the year.