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Bay area basketball fans celebrate Valkyries as they win first WNBA title

Headline from KION Central Coast, on the newest of 7 developments

Kelsi Thorud reports.

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Developments in this update

7 dated developments, oldest first, newest marked. Each is named by one outlet's own headline; open its reports to see every outlet that covered it.

  1. Atlanta Dream Could Get Bad News Right Before WNBA Finals Game 6

    Headline from Newsweek ·

  2. Atlanta gets home matinee for Game 6 of WNBA Finals against Valkyries as NBA keeps primetime slot

    Headline from WHNT ·

  3. In fairness to Dream and Valkyries, scheduling dilemma shouldn’t overshadow Game 6 of WNBA Finals

    Headline from Anchorage Daily News ·

  4. Dream owners criticize WNBA over Finals scheduling; Atlanta mayor tells employers, educators to let fans watch

    Headline from KION Central Coast ·

  5. Despite much-criticized early tipoff, Dream say WNBA Finals Game 6 against Valkyries is a sellout

    Headline from ABC 7 San Francisco ·

  6. Dream-Valkyries WNBA Finals Game 7 Draws Record Ticket Price

    Headline from Newsweek ·

  7. Newest

    Bay area basketball fans celebrate Valkyries as they win first WNBA title

    Headline from KION Central Coast ·

10 reports not tied to one development ·

Reports & sources

189 articles, oldest first.

  1. The Guardian

    The WNBA finals are a basketball wonderland – unless you’re part of the Maga machine (opens The Guardian)

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    The Guardian's feed description

    The Dream and Valkyries are tied at 2-2 after four absorbing games. Many in America would rather we revisited the national anthem debate When Tyler Perry leading lady Crystal Renee took center stage at State Farm Arena to sing the national anthem before the Atlanta Dream’s WNBA finals clash with the…

  2. Fox News

    WNBA Finals hit another scheduling snag as Atlanta Dream face arena conflict for Game 6 (opens Fox News)

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    Fox News's feed description

    The Atlanta Dream face a Game 6 venue crisis as a Hawks-Cavaliers matchup at State Farm Arena conflicts with the WNBA Finals Thursday night.

  3. Newsweek

    Atlanta Dream Could Get Bad News Right Before WNBA Finals Game 6 (opens Newsweek)

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    Newsweek's feed description

    What is this? An arena for ants?

  4. New York Post

    Dream scrambling with date, arena up in the air for WNBA Finals Game 6 (opens New York Post)

    Published

    New York Post's feed description

    The Dream are back to fighting for a booming home arena for the WNBA Finals.

  5. Fox5 Atlanta

    Dream face Valkyries in Game 5 as Game 6 venue remains unclear (opens Fox5 Atlanta)

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    Fox5 Atlanta's feed description

    The Atlanta Dream and Golden State Valkyries are tied 2-2 heading into Game 5 of the WNBA Finals in San Francisco tonight. Game 6 is scheduled for Thursday in Atlanta, but org

  6. NJ.com / Star-Ledger

    Nobody knows where or when Game 6 of the WNBA Finals will be. Here’s why (opens NJ.com / Star-Ledger)

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    NJ.com / Star-Ledger's feed description

    The Atlanta Dream and Golden State Valkyries are currently tied 2-2.

  7. WDIO Duluth

    Atlanta gets home matinee for Game 6 of WNBA Finals against Valkyries as NBA keeps primetime slot (opens WDIO Duluth)

    Published

    WDIO Duluth's feed description

    The WNBA has moved Game 6 of the finals between the Atlanta Dream and Golden State Valkyries to a 12:30 p.m. tipoff Thursday at the home area of the Atlanta Hawks so that the NBA can keep its previously scheduled primetime contest that day.

  8. WDIO Duluth

    Game 6 of WNBA Finals set for State Farm Arena at 12:30 p.m. EDT Thursday (opens WDIO Duluth)

    Published

    WDIO Duluth's feed description

    The WNBA has moved Game 6 of the finals between the Atlanta Dream and Golden State Valkyries to a 12:30 p.m. tipoff Thursday at the home area of the Atlanta Hawks so that the NBA can keep its previously scheduled primetime contest that day.

  9. KOB 4

    Game 6 of WNBA Finals set for State Farm Arena at 12:30 p.m. ET Thursday (opens KOB 4)

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    KOB 4's feed description

    The league says Game 6 of the WNBA Finals between the Atlanta Dream and the Golden State Valkyries will be played at State Farm Arena on Thursday afternoon at 12:30 p.m. Eastern time. The WNBA worked hard with the NBA to move the game to State Farm Arena, the home of the Atlanta Hawks.

  10. Fox5 Atlanta

    WNBA Finals Game 6 moved to 12:30 p.m. Thursday at State Farm Arena (opens Fox5 Atlanta)

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    Fox5 Atlanta's feed description

    Game 6 between the Atlanta Dream and Golden State Valkyries will tip off at 12:30 p.m. Thursday at State Farm Arena.

  11. KION Central Coast

    Dream, Valkyries returning to Atlanta’s State Farm Arena for Game 6 of WNBA Finals (opens KION Central Coast)

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    KION Central Coast's feed description

    By Dan Raby The Atlanta Dream and Golden State Valkyries will be back at State Farm Arena for Game 6 of the WNBA Finals, but with a rescheduled time. The game, which was originally set to start at 8 p.m. on Thursday, will now begin at 12:30 p.m. EST on the same day. In a

  12. Cleveland Plain Dealer

    WNBA Finals Game 6 location, tip-off time revealed (opens Cleveland Plain Dealer)

    Published

    Cleveland Plain Dealer's feed description

    The matchup has been locked in after the NBA and WNBA were working through a scheduling conflict.

  13. The Guardian

    Potential WNBA finals decider to be played at 12.30pm on a Thursday (opens The Guardian)

    Published

    The Guardian's feed description

    Valkyries-Dream Game 6 to tip at 9.30am on west coast Game moved to larger State Farm Arena in Atlanta Hawks’ NBA game on same day could not be moved Game 6 of the WNBA finals between the Atlanta Dream and the Golden State Valkyries will be played at State Farm Arena on Thursday at 12.

  14. New York Post

    WNBA finally makes decision on Game 6 arena, tipoff after ‘frantic discussions’ (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    The Dream will call State Farm home again for Game 6.

  15. Fox News

    WNBA Finals Game 6, a potential title-clincher, will be held in the afternoon on Thursday (opens Fox News)

    Published

    Fox News's feed description

    Angel Reese and the Atlanta Dream face a midday Thursday Game 6 after scheduling conflicts with the Hawks forced the WNBA Finals to an odd time.

  16. NBC News

    WNBA championship may be decided on a Thursday morning because an NBA game took priority (opens NBC News)

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    NBC News's feed description

    The WNBA scheduled its potential championship-clinching game between the Golden State Valkyries and the Atlanta Dream for 12:30 p.m. ET on Thursday.

  17. Deadline

    WNBA Moves Game 6 Of Final Series To Mid-Day Thursday Timeslot Due To Arena Shuffle (opens Deadline)

    Published

    Deadline's feed description

    The WNBA has shifted Game 6 of its championship series to 12:30 p.m. ET on Thursday, meaning the sport’s ultimate winner could be crowned in a daypart better known for soap operas than live sports. The best-of-seven series between the Atlanta Dream and Golden State Valkyries is tied at two games api…

  18. New York Post

    WNBA championship celebration could be moved to practice court in unfortunate twist (opens New York Post)

    Published

    New York Post's feed description

    The Valkyries and Dream square off in Game 5 of the WNBA Finals Monday. The series is tied at two games a piece, making Monday’s matchup a critical turning point. If Golden State or Atlanta manage to win back-to-back contests, then Game 6 would be the clincher.

  19. Newsweek

    WNBA Champ May Not Celebrate Win at State Farm Arena on Thursday: Report (opens Newsweek)

    Published

    Newsweek's feed description

    The Dream will host the Valkyries for Game 6 of the WNBA Finals at 12:30 p.m. ET on Thursday, which is not an ideal time slot.

  20. ABC 7 San Francisco

    WNBA Finals: Atlanta gets home matinee for Game 6 against Valkyries as NBA keeps primetime slot (opens ABC 7 San Francisco)

    Published

    ABC 7 San Francisco's feed description

    The WNBA has moved Game 6 of the Finals between the Atlanta Dream and Golden State Valkyries to a 12:30 p.m. EDT tipoff Thursday at the home area of the Atlanta Hawks so that the NBA can keep its previously scheduled primetime contest that day.

  21. Forbes

    WNBA’s Record Growth Raises Questions About Finals Game 6 Timing (opens Forbes)

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    Forbes's feed description

    The WNBA faces criticism over its 12:30 p.m. Finals Game 6 tipoff as record attendance and viewership raise questions about how women’s sports are valued.

  22. Fox News

    'Stand or hide in the tunnel' for the anthem, Valkyries WNBA fans show loyalty; ready for early Finals Game 6 (opens Fox News)

    Published

    Fox News's feed description

    Golden State Valkyries fans face a 9:30 a.m. PT tipoff for WNBA Finals Game 6 in Atlanta due to Hawks scheduling conflicts at State Farm Arena.

  23. WDIO Duluth

    Even with early Game 6 tipoff on Thursday, Valkyries are confident fans will find a way to watch (opens WDIO Duluth)

    Published

    WDIO Duluth's feed description

    Golden State Valkyries fans are frustrated that the WNBA couldn't find a better solution for Game 6 of the Finals than to schedule the game at 9:30 a.m. Pacific Daylight Time. The game against the Atlanta Dream is being played early Thursday afternoon at State Farm Arena in Atlanta because the NBA's…

  24. Anchorage Daily News

    In fairness to Dream and Valkyries, scheduling dilemma shouldn’t overshadow Game 6 of WNBA Finals (opens Anchorage Daily News)

    Published

    Anchorage Daily News's feed description

    Game 6 is set for Thursday at 12:30 p.m. local time in Atlanta, which is 8:30 a.m. in most of Alaska.

  25. KEYT Santa Barbara

    Atlanta Dream owners say they raised WNBA Finals scheduling conflicts months ago in blistering open letter (opens KEYT Santa Barbara)

    Published

    KEYT Santa Barbara's feed description

    By Kyle Feldscher, CNN (CNN) — The Atlanta Dream raised concerns about scheduling conflicts between the WNBA Finals and other events at the city’s State Farm Arena months ago, according to a blistering open letter to Atlanta released Tuesday night.

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