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Wednesday, October 7, 2026
Aces guard Loyd ruled out for Game 2 vs. Valkyries

The Las Vegas Aces will not have guard Jewell Loyd for Game 2 of the WNBA semifinals against the Golden State Valkyries on Wednesday.

Aces not expected to have Loyd for Game 2 vs. Valkyries

The Las Vegas Aces are not expected to have guard Jewell Loyd for Game 2 of the WNBA semifinals against the Golden State Valkyries on Wednesday.

Valkyries championship would set new precedent for WNBA roster construction

The Valkyries aren’t built like the other top teams in the W.

Aces lose battle on the boards in Game 1 against the Valkyries

The Aces also lost forward Jewell Loyd in the third quarter, adding to their list of injuries The post Aces lose battle on the boards in Game 1 against the Valkyries appeared first on The IX...

Are the Las Vegas Aces or New York Liberty under more pressure to win Game 2 of the WNBA semifinals?

Playoff series are a chess match. Each game is a move. One team comes out on top, and the next game is the counter to that initial action. The Atlanta Dream and the Golden State Valkyries lead...

Natalie Nakase is making the Aces miserable by doubling down on the WNBA's slowest pace

The Valkyries' slow pace, elite defense, and depth give them the perfect formula to make life difficult for a short-handed Aces team.

WNBA semifinal discussion: In Game 2s, will the Atlanta Dream and Golden State Valkyries prove that ‘Defense wins championships’?

Will a season in which WNBA offenses exploded, with the league reaching new offensive heights behind a combination of officiating emphases, modernized strategies and more skilled players, end up...

Tuesday, October 6, 2026
Natalie Nakase's scary episode shows harsh reality of coaching in the W

Natalie Nakase's medical episode during the playoffs highlights the stress that can come with coaching at the professional level.

Why Valkyries' Gabby Williams has been the best player in the WNBA playoffs

The two-time All-Star is shining bright in the postseason.

The Golden State Valkyries, not the Las Vegas Aces or Indiana Fever, are the future of WNBA team building

The Golden State Valkyries are marching on in the 2026 WNBA Playoffs, prevailing over the Dallas Wings in the first-round before taking Game 1 of their semifinal series against the Las Vegas Aces....

Monday, October 5, 2026
Valkyries rebounding, depth gives them an edge against Aces

Tiffany Hayes: 'She’s our dog. She’s our leader. She’s the one we go to, and she showed you exactly who she is' The post Valkyries rebounding, depth gives them an edge against Aces appeared first...

A'ja Wilson and the Aces look cooked already after Game 1 loss to Valkyries

Wilson and the champs were no match for Ballhalla's energy.

Veronica Burton is the Valkyries' irreplaceable deciding factor

Veronica Burton is the Valkyries’ heartbeat.

How the Atlanta Dream and Golden State Valkyries exemplified their identities in Game 1 wins in the WNBA semifinals

Identity beat experience in both Game 1s of the WNBA semifinals. First, the No. 4-seed Atlanta Dream, in the semifinals for the first time since 2018, defeated the No. 8-seed New York Liberty, a...

Sunday, October 4, 2026
Dream, Valkyries with emphatic wins

Today’s semifinal results: Great defense and prolific scoring fueled the Dream’s win over the Liberty, 92-82. The Valkyries ran away from the Aces, 71-60. WNBA player news: DeWanna Bonner’s fiery...

Valkyries have a massive roster advantage over the Aces, and it's showing

The Golden State Valkyries have a deep bench of players who were prepared all season long to step up when needed, while the Las Vegas Aces are dangerously thin.

Lacob lauds Williams as world's best after she outduels Wilson, Aces

Gabby Williams scored 25 points and played lockdown defense in a performance that led Valkyries owner Joe Lacob to declare her the "best player in the world."

2026 WNBA playoffs: How the Dream took Game 1 from the Liberty

How the semifinal series began -- and what Atlanta, New York, Golden State and Las Vegas all need to do in Game 2.

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Nakase ready to coach Valkyries, acknowledges wake-up call of on-court collapse

Valkyries coach Natalie Nakase is well enough to coach in the WNBA semifinals but said she is taking steps to deal with her extreme work ethic after she went down on the sideline in the first round.

Valkyries' Salaun named unanimous 6th Player of the Year

Valkyries forward Janelle Salaün has been unanimously voted the WNBA's Sixth Player of the Year. The second-year player led all reserves with 12.7 points per game.

Four Dallas Trinity FC Players Named to Gainbridge Super League's September 2026 Team of the Month

DALLAS - The Gainbridge Super League announced its September 2026 Team of the Month, with four Dallas Trinity FC players earning recognition following...

2026 WNBA Playoffs Preview – Semifinals: Golden State Valkyries vs. Las Vegas Aces

In what could be considered one of the most anticipated matchups in the playoffs so far, the No. 2 Golden State Valkyries will face off against the No. 3 Las Vegas Aces in the WNBA semifinals...

Janelle Salaün’s 2026 WNBA Sixth Player of the Year win is another organizational achievement for the Golden State Valkyries

The 2025 WNBA Coach of the Year. The 2025 WNBA Most Improved Player. Two WNBA All-Stars, including one starter. And now, the first-ever unanimous WNBA Sixth Player of the Year. Janelle Salaün’s...

Saturday, October 3, 2026
The Valkyries believed in Gabby Williams. Now they’re going to the semifinals

Tiffany Hayes: 'She’s our dog. She’s our leader. She’s the one we go to, and she showed you exactly who she is' The post The Valkyries believed in Gabby Williams. Now they’re going to the...

Lexie Hull, Monique Billings contract mistakes will haunt Fever in pivotal offseason

Now that the Fever are eliminated form the playoffs, they can start thinking about the offseason already.

Where to watch Valkyries vs. Aces series: Schedule, TV channels, times, scores for 2026 WNBA Playoffs

Here's everything you need to know about Valkyries vs. Aces, including TV channel and streaming options for the WNBA Playoff series.

The Valkyries' belief in Gabby Williams has paid off tenfold

Gabby Wiliams came up big in the first round.

Natalie Nakase outcoached Jose Fernandez as Valkyries survive and Wings go home

Head coach Natalie Nakase oversaw an historic comeback Friday night as the Golden State Valkyries came roaring back to advance, as Jose Fernandez and the Wings are going home.

Gabby Williams refused to be denied in Game 3, guiding the Golden State Valkyries to a first-ever WNBA playoff series win

Basketball is a game of runs. This truth was perfectly illustrated in Game 3 of the first-round WNBA playoff series between the Golden State Valkyries and Dallas Wings. A 20-0 sprint by Wings,...

Valkyries say Nakase OK after collapsing, not expected to miss time

The Valkyries said head coach Natalie Nakase was feeling lightheaded and exhausted when she collapsed on the court late in Friday's Game 3 win, but said she was fine after the game and is expected...

Friday, October 2, 2026
Valkyries rally from 16 down, seize 1st playoff series win in Game 3 thriller

The Valkyries scored the first playoff series win in the franchise's short history, storming back from a 16-point deficit to beat the Wings 77-73 in a wild Game 3 on Friday night.

More Arike magic? A battle in Ballhalla? Your guide to Wings-Valkyries Game 3

To upend Golden State and keep its season alive, Dallas must win at Chase Center for the first time this season.

WNBA playoff discussion: This Golden State Valkyries vs. Dallas Wings first-round series has shown how much experienced vets matter

In Game 1, the Golden State Valkyries’ defense was the star of the show. In Game 2, it was Arike Ogunbowale for the Dallas Wings. However, in both the Golden State and Dallas wins, key vets...

Thursday, October 1, 2026
Dallas Trinity FC Unveils Special-Edition Live Oak Kit for State Fair Clásico

DALLAS - Dallas Trinity FC today unveiled the Live Oak Kit, a special-edition jersey created exclusively for the State Fair Clásico against Chiv...

Valkyries defense was no match for Arike Ogunbowale in loss to Wings

Despite limiting opponents to 30 points or fewer all season, Golden State surrendered a career-high 45 points to Dallas' veteran guard The post Valkyries defense was no match for Arike Ogunbowale...

Arike Ogunbowale’s record-setting night extends Wings’ series against Valkyries

Ogunbowale: 'I didn’t know what I would score, I was gonna shoot regardless' The post Arike Ogunbowale’s record-setting night extends Wings’ series against Valkyries appeared first on The IX Sports.

WNBA won't penalize for A'ja Wilson for fan incident in Game 2 against the Fever

A’ja Wilson will be on the court for Las Vegas’ decisive Game 3 on Thursday night against the Indiana Fever after the WNBA didn’t suspend or fine her following an incident with a fan during Game 2...

Arike Ogunbowale drops historic 45 as Wings stun Valkyries in overtime classic

Dallas needed something extraordinary to save its season. Arike Ogunbowale delivered the greatest scoring night in WNBA postseason history.

Valkyries wasted a chance to sweep Wings and it could haunt them well beyond Game 3

The Valkyries didn’t look like the team that dominated the Wings in Game 1.

Only Arike Ogunbowale could have done THAT to deliver the Dallas Wings a Game 2 win over the Golden State Valkyries

The Dallas Wings’ prayer was answered. Arike Ogunbowale was the deliverer. Ogunbowale scored a WNBA playoff-record 45 points to lead the Wings to the 108-100 overtime victory over the Golden State...

Wednesday, September 30, 2026
Ogunbowale saves Wings' season, breaks playoff record with 45 in OT classic

Arike Ogunbowale delivered a record-breaking performance with the Wings' season on the line, scoring 45 points, including a tying 3-pointer to force overtime, to help Dallas force a deciding Game...

The bracket, schedule and more to know for the 2026 WNBA semifinals

Down goes the No. 1 seed.The No. 8-seeded New York Liberty secured a historic upset of the top-seeded Minnesota Lynx in the first round of the 2026 WNBA playoffs. In a rematch of the 2024 Finals,...

Valkyries now must rethink whether they want to go after Napheesa Collier at all

The Golden State Valkyries have been rumored to be a landing spot for star big Napheesa Collier all summer. Will that change after the Lynx's quick exit?

How the Valkyries locked down the Wings in transition

In Game 1, the WNBA's top transition defense bested the top transition offense The post How the Valkyries locked down the Wings in transition appeared first on The IX Sports.

WNBA playoffs: How the Mystics and Wings can stay alive in the first round

With home-court advantage on their side, Washington and Dallas look to stave off elimination in the first round.

WNBA playoff discussion: What are the Game 2 solutions for the Washington Mystics and Dallas Wings?

Six of the eight teams that made the 2026 WNBA Playoffs also participated in last postseason. The new entrants? The Washington Mystics and Dallas Wings, both returning to postseason play for the...

Tuesday, September 29, 2026
Wings' Jessica Shepard has to step up in Game 2 vs. Valkyries

After an awful Game 1, Shepard has to deliver to keep Dallas alive.

Dale Petroskey Named President of USL Dallas

DALLAS - USL Dallas, the parent organization overseeing Atlético Dallas, Dallas Trinity FC, Atlético Dallas Youth, announced today that Dale...

Wings’ Veronica Burton mistake takes on new meaning with first-round sweep looming

The Wings didn’t picture Veronica Burton as a leader for a No. 2 seed.

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