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Angel Reese Is One Championship Away From Silencing Every Hater
Angel Reese has faced nonstop criticism throughout her career, but leading Atlanta to its first WNBA championship could completely change her legacy. Love her or hate her, Angel Reese is doing something that plenty of her critics never believed she could accomplish. She’s playing for a WNBA championship. Ever since entering the league, Reese has…
Angel Reese Could Become Atlanta’s Biggest Sports Hero Since 2021
Angel Reese has a chance to deliver Atlanta its first major professional championship since the Braves won the World Series in 2021. Atlanta hasn’t celebrated a major professional sports championship since the Braves won the World Series in 2021. Now, five years later, Angel Reese has an opportunity to bring another trophy to the city.…
Angel Reese Has to Save Atlanta Before It’s Too Late
Angel Reese and the Atlanta Dream face a must-win Game 2 after a disastrous fourth-quarter collapse against Golden State in the WNBA Finals. The Atlanta Dream were supposed to make a statement in Game 1 of the WNBA Finals. Instead, they completely collapsed when it mattered most. Now, all eyes are on Angel Reese. Atlanta…
‘Always Played the Right Way’ – 2-Time WNBA Champion Hypes Up Gabby Williams as ‘One of the Best Players in the World’
Gabby Williams has had a career year in her first season with the Golden State Valkyries. She led her squad to the No.
Atlanta Dream, Golden State Valkyries Spark Outrage for Skipping National Anthem at WNBA Finals
When the “Star-Spangled Banner” played at San Francisco’s Chase Center ahead of Game 1 of the WNBA Finals on Saturday, October 17, neither team was on the court. The Atlanta Dream and Golden State Valkyries left after warming up, according to Fox News’ Outkick. “Both teams also returned to the floor seconds after the anthem […]
“Both Things Can Be True”: Ex-ESPN Host Challenges Angel Reese Narrative After Valkyries Shut Her Down in Second Half
Angel Reese owned the first half. Then the third quarter started, and Natalie Nakase’s Valkyries took it away from her.
‘This is lame’ – Ex-NCAAF player bashes Enes Kanter over 2026 WNBA Finals announcement
Former NBA player Enes Kanter gets roasted for his latest WNBA Finals plans. The 2026 WNBA Finals are officially underway, with the Atlanta Dream suffering a 68-64 defeat against the Golden State Valkyries in Game 1.
‘Line up in a dignified posture’: WNBA has official rules for national anthem
The Atlanta Dream and Golden State Valkyries drew criticism from some corners of the internet when both teams left the court ahead of the national anthem before Game 1 of the WNBA Finals. Now, it turns out the WNBA actually has an official policy on the anthem in its rulebook. However, the way that policy…
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Gabby Williams goes 26-4-2
Gabby Williams stuffed the stat sheet with 26 pts / 4 reb / 2 ast (32 PRA) — one of the top lines of the night.
Shot Diet Watch: 40.8% of all shots came from three
League three-point rate this week: 40.8%. Karlie Samuelson leads the league with the most three-heavy shot chart.
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A perfect Monday, plus the Rams' demise
The Pulse Newsletter 📣 | This is The Athletic’s daily sports newsletter. Sign up here to receive The Pulse directly in your inbox. Good morning! Our bylines are going to be a bit different this week, as most of the newsletter team will be together in New York. Happy Monday: 📆 There’s a lot happening today 😵💫 Are the Rams bad? ⏱️ Rays inch closer to WS We don’t have to have the October conversation again, but today is one of those days where the schedule trumps all. Starting this afternoon, the following games will occur: NFL’s “Monday Night...
Here's how Dream can better use Angel Reese in Game 2 of the WNBA Finals
The Dream need to be more disruptive defensively to get Reese more opportunities in transition.
A’ja Wilson cried in her coach’s arms after a playoff loss. The moment revealed her own superpower
Tanisha Wright coached A’ja Wilson, a five-time WNBA MVP, for two seasons as an assistant with the Las Vegas Aces.
Valkyries survive shooting slump with their usual grit for WNBA Finals win
The Valkyries won a tough Game 1 against the Atlanta Dream behind their defense. Can they find their shot for Game 2?
Atlanta Dream vs. Golden State Valkyries | FULL GAME HIGHLIGHTS | October 17, 2026
Atlanta Dream vs. Golden State Valkyries | FULL GAME HIGHLIGHTS | October 17, 2026
WNBA Finals between Valkyries and Dream won't be pretty, but they'll be far from boring
After a season of offensive fireworks, expect the finals' teams to slug it out to the end.
Gabby Williams Goes Off for 26 PTS to Lead Valkyries in Game 1 | 2026 WNBA Finals
Gabby Williams Goes Off for 26 PTS to Lead Valkyries in Game 1 | 2026 WNBA Finals
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