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Angel Reese determined to lead something special for Atlanta Dream starting on big WNBA Finals stage
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SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Well before tipoff, Atlanta coach Karl Smesko could see it in his superstar’s face: a sheer focus and fierce determination fixed on a single purpose to take over in every aspect.
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Valkyries superfans geeked up for WNBA Finals at Ballhalla
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Valkyries, Dream hold media day before WNBA Finals
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Gabby Williams scores 26 points, sends Valkyries to 68-64 Game 1 win in defensive WNBA Finals opener
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Angel Reese determined to lead something special for Atlanta Dream starting on big WNBA Finals stage
Neither team was expected to finish atop the league, but Golden State and Atlanta are products of the competitive balance championed by the WNBA for years.
By CBS Bay Area Fans are getting ready for the Golden State Valkyries to host the Atlanta Dream in Game 1 of the WNBA Finals at Chase Center on Saturday. “My name is YB Babie and I’m a Valkyries superfan! Let’s go!” While the Valkyries have a loyal fanbase, some new fans may just
The Valkyries, who had the best defensive rating in the regular season, advanced to the WNBA Finals to face the Dream, who've had the best defensive rating in the postseason.
Golden State Valkyries forward Gabby Williams (1) runs toward the ball against Atlanta Dream guard Rhyne Howard during the first half of Game 1 of the WNBA basketball finals, Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)
The WNBA will crown a first-time champion with the Golden State Valkyries and the Atlanta Dream playing for the title in the best-of-seven series that starts Saturday
Two teams new to the bright lights of the WNBA Finals go head-to-head this afternoon when the best-of-seven championship series between the Atlanta Dream and Golden State Valkyries tips off in San Francisco.
The WNBA will crown a first-time champion with the Golden State Valkyries and the Atlanta Dream playing for the title in the best-of-seven series that starts Saturday.
Valkyries host Dream in opener of best-of-seven series Game 1 tipoff scheduled for 3.30pm ET (8.30pm BST) Guardian writers’ predictions: Golden State or Atlanta? Reach out to Bryan on Bluesky or by email Hello and welcome to our live coverage of Game 1 of the WNBA finals , where the Golden State Val…
Ballhalla is booming with excitement for WNBA Finals Game 1 between the Valkyries and Dream. Chase Center, home of the Valkyries, is hosting the opening game of the championship series between Golden State and Atlanta.
In a close nail-biting game, the Atlanta Dream fought hard but ultimately lost Game 1 of the WNBA Finals to the Golden State Valkyries in San Francisco. The Dream went scoreless over the final three minutes as the Golden State Valkyries rallied late for a 68-64 victory at Chase Center.
Williams scores 26 as Golden State prevail 68-64 Hosts overcome 32% shooting to take 1-0 series lead Gray scores 19 in return as Atlanta fall short late Gabby Williams made two free throws with 1:18 remaining to put Golden State ahead, then added two more with 4.
Williams scored 16 of her points in the second quarter and no other Valkyries reached double figures as they shot 32.1 percent and 7 of 33 from 3-point range.
SAN FRANCISCO — Heading into Game 1 of the WNBA Finals , Natalie Nakase had a request for the fans: Get hostile. The ultra-competitive Valkyries coach wanted boos when the starting lineups were announced, when the opposing team called a challenge — any time there was an opportunity to unleash their …
Gabby Williams scored 26 points and hit six clutch free throws as the Golden State Valkyries erased a late deficit to beat the Atlanta Dream in Game 1.
