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Friday, June 26, 2026
'Is manifestation real?' Why the Valkyries are the...

Williams landed in an ideal spot. Here's how she's unlocked the best offensive season of her WNBA career.

Thursday, June 25, 2026
WNBA suspends Alyssa Thomas 1 game for hit to Caitlin Clark's throat

The WNBA has suspended Phoenix’s Alyssa Thomas for one game after she made contact with her fist to Caitlin Clark’s throat in Wednesday night’s matchup against Indiana.It happened with 6:52 left...

Gray exits Dream's loss to Valkyries with injury

Atlanta guard Allisha Gray was in "good spirits" after leaving in the third quarter Wednesday night with an upper body injury.

Wednesday, June 24, 2026
How the Golden State Valkyries have captured the hearts of the Bay Area and beyond, including this sports writer with NorCal ties

I can’t claim San Francisco as my own, but it will always hold a special place in my heart. My dad grew up in Concord, CA, about half an hour northeast of Oakland. He and my mom raised me in...

Indiana man charged with stalking Fever's Sophie Cunningham

An Indiana man faces stalking, harassment and intimidation charges for allegedly sending threatening and explicit messages to WNBA star Sophie Cunningham via social media, officials said.Kevin...

WNBA gameday discussion: Which players on the All-Star bubble can strengthen their case with a “2-for-1” vote-worthy performance?

Voting for the 2026 WNBA All-Star Game wraps up just before the clocks strikes midnight on Saturday, June 27. Today, however, is the final “2-for-1” day, where fans’ votes count twice. That means...

Tuesday, June 23, 2026
Valkyries hope to prove mettle in 2-game set vs. Dream

While the Golden State Valkyries are off to a fine start, they need to prove they can beat the WNBA's best teams before they're taken seriously as a c

Sunday, June 21, 2026
Aces open homestand with big win over Valkyries

The Las Vegas Aces commenced their first three-game homestand of the season with a decisive 92-73 win over the Golden State Valkyries on Sunday, led b

Aces defense holds Valkyries to brutal slump in stifling first half

It is often said that while offense wins games, defense wins championships, and that was exactly on show in the Las Vegas Aces’ clash against the Golden State Valkyries at the Michelob ULTRA...

Los Angeles Sparks have to immediately make a Kate Martin decision

The Los Angeles Sparks will be forced to make a decision about what to do with Kate Martin's contract as soon as this week.

Saturday, June 20, 2026
Aces star A'ja Wilson 'warmed up,' which may be bad news for Valkyries

The Las Vegas Aces are looking to continue their nearly unblemished June against the visiting Golden State Valkyries on Sunday after splitting their t

Making sense of the Valkyries’ tough shot quality dilemma after narrow loss to Lynx

SAN FRANCISCO – The great debate for the Golden State Valkyries right now is their shot quality. Or at least, that was the debate that Valkyries head coach Natalie Nakase and I had at the...

How Miela Sowah made her WNBA goals come true with the Golden State Valkyries

SAN FRANCISCO — The WNBA’s new collective bargaining agreement brought a lot of new things to the league this season. One of the most notable ones was the addition of two developmental roster...

Friday, June 19, 2026
Lynx rally past Valkyries, stay perfect in all-time series

Nia Coffey missed her career-high by one with 22 points, Courtney Williams added 21 as part of a double-double and the Minnesota Lynx continued their

Valkyries’ Nakase pushing more buttons in her second year

A few weeks back, Natalie Nakase made a bold claim. She is getting more sleep than she did in her first season as the Valkyries head coach. Kayla Thornton smiled at that suggestion, “I think we...

Exclusive: How Valkyries’ Kaila Charles’ is embracing love and self-acceptance with her natural hair

SAN FRANCISCO – Kaila Charles always had the confidence that she would make it in the WNBA. Even when she was bouncing around the fringes of the league on hardship contracts and non-guaranteed...

WNBA gameday discussion: What will be the next outstanding feat from Minnesota Lynx rookie phenom Olivia Miles?

It’s time to admit that I was too low on Olivia Miles. She is miles ahead of where I thought she would be, not just as a rookie but at any point in her WNBA career. The playmaking vision was not...

Thursday, June 18, 2026
Torrid Olivia Miles leads Lynx into battle vs. Valkyries

Two hot teams that barely missed representing the Western Conference in the Commissioner's Cup get an opportunity to take out some frustration on the

Valkyries F Gabby Williams to make debut in Unrivaled next season

Forward Gabby Williams of the Golden State Valkyries has signed a multi-year contract with Unrivaled, which tips off its third season in January.,Will

Valkyries' Williams nets multiyear Unrivaled deal

Valkyries guard Gabby Williams is signing a multiyear deal with Unrivaled, the league announced Thursday.

Dallas Trinity FC Announces 2026 Fall Season Schedule

DALLAS - Dallas Trinity FC (DTFC) today announced its 2026 fall schedule in the Gainbridge Super League, which kicks off on Saturday, August 15 vs. Ta...

Valkyries’ Kaitlyn Chen shines vs. former UConn teammates Paige Bueckers, Azzi Fudd

SAN FRANCISCO– When old teammates reunite on opposite ends of the floor, the fire of competition usually levels up. Iron sharpens iron, practice one-on-ones take a public stage, and there’s a...

The writing’s already on the wall for Kate Martin’s future with the Sparks

Kate Martin has already played most of the games she can appear in on a developmental contract, so the Sparks have to make a choice about her future.

Wednesday, June 17, 2026
Wings’ Paige Bueckers praises exciting part of Kaitlyn Chen’s game

The Golden State Valkyries notched their fourth straight win after outlasting the Dallas Wings, 91-80, at Chase Center on Wednesday. It was a seesaw battle in the first half, with the Wings...

Valkyries storm past Wings on 19-0 run, put game away

Gabby Williams poured in a game-high 25 points, three reserves scored in double figures and the Golden State Valkyries used an early 19-0 spurt to pul

Nike to release Caitlin Clark's ‘Caitlin 1' signature shoe this fall

Caitlin Clark can check another “must-have” item off her list in her rise to one of the biggest stars in women’s basketball: a signature shoe.Nike announced on Wednesday that it is releasing the...

WNBA gameday discussion: Will the Las Vegas Aces and Minnesota Lynx give us a chaotic finish to Commissioner’s Cup play?

The institution of the Commissioner’s Cup, intended for 2020 but delayed until 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, was intended to introduce early-season excitement into the WNBA regular season by...

WNBA expanding to 50-game schedule for teams in 2027

The WNBA is expanding its schedule to 50 games per team next season — the most in the league’s 30-year history.The new collective bargaining agreement that was ratified earlier this year allows...

Tuesday, June 16, 2026
Wings test high-octane offense against Valkyries' stout defense

A high-powered offense collides with a stingy defense when the Dallas Wings and Golden State Valkyries complete Commissioner's Cup pool play Wednesday

Valkyries’ Gabby Williams explains ‘wake-up call’ that led to blowout win over Sparks

SAN FRANCISCO – The Golden State Valkyries knew what they did against the Phoenix Mercury and Seattle Storm wasn’t acceptable. They knew that nearly surrendering double-digit leads in back-to-back...

Monday, June 15, 2026
3 teams combine for ultra-rare WNBA phenomenon

The WNBA featured a triple-header on Monday, with the Minnesota Lynx battling the Portland Fire, the Dallas Wings taking on the Las Vegas Aces, and the Golden State Valkyries clashing with the Los...

Valkyries hold cold-shooting Kelsey Plum in check, blow out Sparks

Gabby Williams led a balanced attack with a game-high 16 points, Kelsey Plum was held to a season-low nine and the Golden State Valkyries defeated the

Cameron Brink suffers injury scare in loss vs. Valkyries

The Los Angeles Sparks had their three-game win streak snapped following their 78-58 loss to the Golden State Valkyries on Monday, but of more immediate concern was the status of Cameron Brink who...

Valkyries blow out cold-shooting Kelsey Plum, Sparks

Gabby Williams led a balanced attack with a game-high 16 points, Kelsey Plum was held to a season-low nine and the Golden State Valkyries won a matchu

Kate Martin gets emotional about Valkyries exit: ‘It’s still pretty fresh’

SAN FRANCISCO – The wounds from leaving the Golden State Valkyries, against her own terms, are still raw for Kate Martin. Even as she finds success with her new home in the Los Angeles Sparks, and...

Cameron Brink turns heads with stylish arrival before Sparks-Valkyries matchup

It had fans talking before Monday's game.

Can SoCal’s Los Angeles Sparks and NorCal’s Golden State Valkyries become the WNBA’s next, great rivals?

Rivalries can’t be created and manufactured like a product in an assembly line. They have to be fostered and developed organically, across years and generations. In basketball, such organic...

Sunday, June 14, 2026
The Valkyries are better this year, but still not good enough—yet

The Golden State Valkyries have plenty of goals they want to achieve this season, and improving their defensive game is right at the top of that list.

Sparks, Valkyries aim to keep Commissioner’s Cup hopes alive

The Los Angeles Sparks and Golden State Valkyries look to keep their slim Commissioner's Cup hopes alive when they go head-to-head in what amounts bas

Saturday, June 13, 2026
WNBA numbers to know: Despite a losing record, the Phoenix Mercury are winning the foul game

Much has been made about the WNBA’s officiating this season, which, to be fair, does not make it unlike any other season. But a sharp increase in foul calls has drawn the public ire of coaches and...

How Janelle Salaün’s tough shotmaking vs. Storm underscores Valkyries’ biggest issue

Janelle Salaün can shine brightly among the Golden State Valkyries because she has the ability to overcome the circumstances of their offense right now. She has the “it” factor. It’s the same...

Friday, June 12, 2026
Janelle Salaun helps Valkyries hold Storm at bay

Janelle Salaun scored 22 points, making five 3-pointers, and grabbed a team-best seven rebounds as the Golden State Valkyries held off the host Seattl

Valkyries are working to get back to their identity

SAN FRANCISCO — Over the first two years of their existence, Natalie Nakase has made it very clear that the Golden State Valkyries’ identity will be toughness and defense. The expansion franchise...

WNBA gameday discussion: Are these first-time All-Star candidates deserving of a “2-for-1 Day” vote?

The second day of WNBA All-Star Voting is the first of three “2-for-1 Days,” where all fans’ votes count twice. Should you spend one of your votes on a potential first-time All-Star? Tonight,...

Thursday, June 11, 2026
Valkyries look to ride momentum against struggling Storm

The Golden State Valkyries became the first WNBA expansion franchise to finish above .500 and also make the playoffs in 2025.,That not only increased

Wednesday, June 10, 2026
Valkyries answer Natalie Nakase’s ‘effort’ challenge in tight win over Mercury

SAN FRANCISCO– In the days since the Golden State Valkyries suffered back-to-back losses to the Las Vegas Aces and Minnesota Lynx, their first losing streak of the season, Natalie Nakase has...

Tuesday, June 9, 2026
Veronica Burton, Gabby Williams guide Valkyries past Mercury

Veronica Burton scored a season-high 25 points and dished out eight assists, Gabby Williams also had 25 points, and the Golden State Valkyries held of

How the Golden State Valkyries have gotten even better in their second WNBA season

The Golden State Valkyries made WNBA history in 2025, becoming the league’s first expansion team to finish above .500 (23-21) and make the playoffs in their inaugural season. In doing so, Golden...

Sue Bird embracing ‘newish' version of herself after Megan Rapinoe split

The last few years have been filled with change for Sue Bird.The Hall of Famer retired from basketball four years ago, ending a legendary career across college, WNBA and Olympic basketball.Bird...

Monday, June 8, 2026
Mercury hope rise continues against struggling Valkyries

The Phoenix Mercury will look to build on a two-game winning streak in the third game of a four-game road trip during a Commissioner's Cup contest aga

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