Basketball Women: WNBA 1997 June 21-August 30: Final Standings: Eastern Conference: 1. Houston Comets * 18-10 2. New York Liberty * 17-11 3. Charlotte Sting * 15-13 4. Cleveland Rockers 15-13 Western Conference: 1. Phoenix Mercury * 16-12 2. Los Angeles Sparks 14-14 3. Sacramento Monarchs 10-18 4. Utah Starzz 7-21 Semifinals: Houston Comets * - Charlotte Sting 70-54 Phoenix Mercury - New York Liberty * 41-59 WNBA Champions Game: Houston Comets * - New York Liberty 65-51