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Valkyries’ 10 best things from Game 1 of the WNBA finals on the cusp of Game 2

by Meg Shutzer October 19, 2026, 12:40 pmOctober 19, 2026, 12:58 pm

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This is Ballhalla! Valkyries win first ever WNBA Finals game buoyed by crowd

by Meg Shutzer October 17, 2026, 2:51 pmOctober 17, 2026, 6:51 pm

A smiling woman in a black long-sleeved shirt claps her hands while holding a piece of paper.

Natalie Nakase coaches the way she once played: scrappy, smart and fully herself

by Marisa Ingemi October 16, 2026, 9:00 amOctober 18, 2026, 10:59 pm

A Valkyries basketball player in a white jersey reaches up to shoot a basketball toward the hoop.

Valkyries sweep! Golden State is heading to the WNBA Finals after overtime win.

by Meg Shutzer October 9, 2026, 9:01 pmOctober 10, 2026, 5:32 am

A basketball player in a light purple uniform holds up three fingers while smiling on the court.

Not in our house: Valkyries take 2-0 lead in WNBA semis as series heads to Vegas

by Meg Shutzer October 7, 2026, 8:57 pmOctober 8, 2026, 10:56 am

A basketball player in a purple uniform attempts a layup as two defenders in white uniforms try to block her shot during a game with a large crowd in the background.

Valkyries take Game 1 against Aces in dominant win

by Meg Shutzer October 4, 2026, 3:01 pmOctober 6, 2026, 11:12 am

A basketball player in a gray uniform jumps to make a layup as two defenders in blue and yellow uniforms attempt to block the shot during a game in a crowded arena.

Valkyries win! Golden State advances to semi-finals in comeback thriller

by Meg Shutzer October 2, 2026, 8:23 pmOctober 3, 2026, 7:18 am

A crowd of people at a bar cheer and clap while watching a sports game on multiple TV screens.

Wings edge Valkyries in OT thriller — winner takes all in S.F. on Friday

by Marisa Ingemi and Meg Shutzer September 30, 2026, 9:00 pmOctober 1, 2026, 1:17 pm

Two basketball players wearing light purple Golden State uniforms celebrate on the court, smiling and reaching out for a high-five as a crowd cheers in the background.

Valkyries win first playoff game in franchise history in blowout fashion

by Meg Shutzer September 27, 2026, 10:05 pmSeptember 29, 2026, 11:41 am

A basketball player in a purple uniform attempts a layup while two defenders in black uniforms try to block the shot in a crowded arena.

Valkyries win last home game of regular season

by Meg Shutzer September 19, 2026, 9:31 pmSeptember 22, 2026, 1:44 pm

What’s next for Valkyries this season?

by Marisa Ingemi September 15, 2026, 4:00 amSeptember 15, 2026, 10:41 am

With playoffs approaching, WNBA hits pause for FIBA World Cup

by Marisa Ingemi September 2, 2026, 7:00 amSeptember 1, 2026, 9:34 am

Veronica Burton is running the show for the Valkyries and it’s working

by Marisa Ingemi August 26, 2026, 4:00 amAugust 27, 2026, 11:58 am

A basketball player wearing a black sleeveless shirt prepares to shoot a basketball in an indoor arena with blurred people in the background.

Valkyries clinch playoff spot for second consecutive season

by Marisa Ingemi August 19, 2026, 2:16 pmAugust 21, 2026, 5:41 pm

A basketball player in a purple "Golden State" uniform dribbles the ball past a defender in a white "Storm" uniform during a game with spectators in the background.

Life of a Valkyrie in development: $6,136 a game — when you play

by Marisa Ingemi August 6, 2026, 9:00 amAugust 7, 2026, 5:25 pm

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