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Highly contagious ‘Valkyries illness’ sweeps across S.F. before tip-off

by Meg Shutzer and Zoe Malen October 29, 2026, 3:20 pmOctober 30, 2026, 11:26 am

A spectator holds a sign with the text “WE ARE STRONGER” over a transgender pride flag design at a crowded basketball game inside an arena.

The Valkyries are coming home to Ballhalla after Game 6 loss

by Meg Shutzer October 29, 2026, 11:51 amOctober 30, 2026, 11:42 am

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Kiah Stokes leads Golden State to Game 5 win

by Meg Shutzer October 26, 2026, 7:18 pmOctober 27, 2026, 9:53 am

A person holds a sign in a crowded basketball arena that reads “YO GABBY GABBY” with a small triangle drawing in the corner.

Golden State roars back, stealing win on road as WNBA Finals return to Ballhalla

by Meg Shutzer October 24, 2026, 12:31 pmOctober 27, 2026, 10:54 am

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Golden State Valkyries drop first game in Atlanta by 26 points, trail Dream in WNBA Finals

by Meg Shutzer October 21, 2026, 7:23 pmOctober 22, 2026, 2:06 pm

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The WNBA Finals are tied as the Valkyries head to Atlanta

by Meg Shutzer October 19, 2026, 7:23 pmOctober 23, 2026, 10:54 am

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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 23, 2026, 12:28 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 20, 2026, 10:02 am

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

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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

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