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Valkyries Make History, Sweep Aces to Reach First WNBA Finals

Headline from Newsweek, on the newest of 2 developments

The Golden State Valkyries sweep the defending champion Las Vegas Aces to reach their first WNBA Finals in franchise history.

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Developments in this update

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  1. Valkyries just one win away from reaching WNBA Finals

    Headline from KTVU San Francisco ·

  2. Newest

    Valkyries Make History, Sweep Aces to Reach First WNBA Finals

    Headline from Newsweek ·

5 reports not tied to one development ·

Reports & sources

23 articles, oldest first.

  1. New York Post

    Valkyries take upper hand vs Aces in Game 1 of WNBA semifinal (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    SAN FRANCISCO — Gabby Williams had 25 points, 11 rebounds and five assists, Kiah Stokes added 14 rebounds and three blocked shots, and the Valkyries took Game 1 of the WNBA semifinals by beating the defending champion Aces 71-60 on Sunday.

  2. KRON4

    Potential Valkyries Finals game conflicts with pop star's concert at Chase Center (opens KRON4)

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    KRON4's feed description

    (KRON) -- In only its second season as a franchise, the Golden State Valkyries are making noise and are on the path of a deep playoff run. After beating defending champion Las Vegas Aces in Game 1 on Sunday, the Valkyries are two wins away from a WNBA Finals appearance.

  3. AL.com

    How to watch Las Vegas Aces-Golden State Valkyries WNBA Semifinals game 2 tonight (opens AL.com)

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    AL.com's feed description

    The Las Vegas Aces play against the Golden State Valkyries in game 2 of the WNBA Semifinals tonight. Fans can watch this game live online.

  4. KRON4

    Valkyries beat Aces 83-81 in Game 2 (opens KRON4)

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    KRON4's feed description

    SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- The Golden State Valkyries defeated the Las Vegas Aces 83-81 Wednesday night at Chase Center, taking a 2-0 lead in the WNBA semifinals series. Golden State entered Game 2 with momentum after beating the Aces, the defending WNBA champions, 71-60 in Game 1 on Sunday.

  5. ABC 7 San Francisco

    Valkyries edge Aces 83-81, now one win from WNBA Finals (opens ABC 7 San Francisco)

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    ABC 7 San Francisco's feed description

    The Golden State Valkyries are now just one win away from the WNBA Finals after a thrilling 83-81 victory Wednesday night over the Las Vegas Aces gave them a commanding 2-0 series lead.

  6. Philadelphia Inquirer

    Burton's 3-pointer with 41 seconds left helps send Valkyries past Aces 83-81 for 2-0 semifinals lead (opens Philadelphia Inquirer)

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    Philadelphia Inquirer's feed description

    Veronica Burton hit a deep 3-pointer that put Golden State ahead with 41 seconds left and converted two free throws in the closing seconds, Tiffany Hayes had 21 points, and the Valkyries held off the Las Vegas Aces 83-81 on Wednesday night for a 2-0 lead in the best-of-five WNBA semifinal series

  7. KTVU San Francisco

    Valkyries just one win away from reaching WNBA Finals (opens KTVU San Francisco)

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    KTVU San Francisco's feed description

    The Golden State Valkyries are just one win away from reaching their first WNBA Finals in the franchise's second season. Valkyries beat Aces 83-81 Golden State on Wednesday secured a Game 2 victory in the semifinal series against the Las Vegas Aces at Chase Center in a tight game 83-81.

  8. Las Vegas Review-Journal

    Aces former 6th player of the year has playoff moment for Valkyries in Game 2 (opens Las Vegas Review-Journal)

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    Las Vegas Review-Journal's feed description

    Tiffany Hayes came off the bench to drop 21 points in 17 minutes for the Golden State Valkyries against her former team, the Aces, in Game 2.

  9. Newsweek

    Valkyries Push Defending Champion Aces to Brink of Elimination (opens Newsweek)

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    Newsweek's feed description

    The Golden State Valkyries push the defending champion Las Vegas Aces to the brink of elimination with a thrilling Game 2 victory.

  10. ABC 7 San Francisco

    Valkyries lean on depth in Game 2 vs. Aces, now 1 win from WNBA Finals (opens ABC 7 San Francisco)

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    ABC 7 San Francisco's feed description

    The Golden State Valkyries took a 2-0 series lead and are one win away from clinching a spot in the WNBA Finals after beating the Las Vegas Aces 83-81 in Game 2 of their semifinal series. Game 3 is Friday in Las Vegas.

  11. Las Vegas Review-Journal

    Aces season ends in sweep, Valkyries advance to WNBA Finals (opens Las Vegas Review-Journal)

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    Las Vegas Review-Journal's feed description

    The Aces’ season is over after a three-game sweep at the hands of the Golden State Valkyries, who will face the Atlanta Dream in the WNBA Finals.

  12. Philadelphia Inquirer

    Valkyries secure WNBA Finals spot with OT win over the Aces, face the Dream next (opens Philadelphia Inquirer)

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    Philadelphia Inquirer's feed description

    Kayla Thornton scored 18 points and the second-year Golden State Valkyries became the quickest expansion team to reach the WNBA Finals, sweeping the defending champion Las Vegas Aces 87-77 in overtime Friday night in Game 3

  13. The Boston Globe

    Second-year Valkyries secure WNBA Finals spot with overtime win over defending champion Aces (opens The Boston Globe)

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    The Boston Globe's feed description

    Gabby Williams added 16 points for the Valkyries, including 8 in overtime. Former Aces Kiah Stokes and Tiffany Hayes each had 11 points, and Stokes also grabbed 10 rebounds.

  14. The Guardian

    Golden State Valkyries vanquish Las Vegas Aces to reach WNBA finals in second season (opens The Guardian)

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    The Guardian's feed description

    Williams scores eight in OT as Valkyries win 87-77 Golden State sweep defending champions Las Vegas Valkyries to face Atlanta Dream in first WNBA finals Gabby Williams scored eight points in overtime as the Golden State Valkyries completed a three-game sweep of the defending champion Las Vegas Aces …

  15. KQED News

    Golden State Valkyries Advance to WNBA Finals After Sweeping Las Vegas Aces (opens KQED News)

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    KQED News's feed description

    The Valkyries will play the Atlanta Dream in Game 1 of the finals next Saturday, Oct. 17 at Chase Center.

  16. Newsweek

    Valkyries Make History, Sweep Aces to Reach First WNBA Finals (opens Newsweek)

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    Newsweek's feed description

    The Golden State Valkyries sweep the defending champion Las Vegas Aces to reach their first WNBA Finals in franchise history.

  17. KRON4

    Valkyries’ big win moves Doja Cat concert at Chase Center (opens KRON4)

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    KRON4's feed description

    SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- The Golden State Valkyries are heading to the WNBA Finals for the first time in franchise history after sweeping the defending champion Las Vegas Aces in the semifinals. The Valkyries won 87-77 in overtime Friday night and will now face the Atlanta Dream.

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