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Valkyries and Dream set for first-ever WNBA Finals Game 7 after Atlanta ties series

Valkyries and Dream set for first-ever WNBA Finals Game 7 after Atlanta ties series

Janie Mccauley, Associated Press  |  Updated Oct. 31 - 4:35 p.m.  |  Save Story

Tiffany Hayes can't wait to see how the festive home crowd at Chase Center shows up for a historical Game 7 in the WNBA Finals, and on Halloween night no less.
Suns' Dillon Brooks ejected from game for kicking Nuggets' Jamal Murray in the groin

Suns' Dillon Brooks ejected from game for kicking Nuggets' Jamal Murray in the groin

David Brandt, Associated Press  |  Updated Oct. 30 - 11:42 p.m.  |  Save Story

Phoenix Suns forward Dillon Brooks was ejected Friday night in a 127-120 loss to the Denver Nuggets for kicking Jamal Murray in the groin.
Stephen Curry scores 31 points and outduels Luka Doncic as Warriors come back to beat Lakers 112-95

Stephen Curry scores 31 points and outduels Luka Doncic as Warriors come back to beat Lakers 112-95

Janie Mccauley, Associated Press  |  Updated Oct. 30 - 11:12 p.m.  |  Save Story

Stephen Curry had 31 points, six assists and four rebounds, and the Golden State Warriors erased an early 25-point deficit then ran away from Luka Doncic and the Los Angeles Lakers for a 112-95 win Friday night in an NBA Cup game.
LeBron James is 41 and feeling young in Philly. He had his best game yet with the 76ers

LeBron James is 41 and feeling young in Philly. He had his best game yet with the 76ers

Dan Gelston, Associated Press  |  Posted Oct. 30 - 9:40 p.m.  |  Save Story

LeBron James turns 42 in exactly two months and is in his record 24th NBA season. He's already played the best games of his career.
Nakase and Valkyries are determined to avoid another slow start in WNBA Finals Game 7 against Dream

Nakase and Valkyries are determined to avoid another slow start in WNBA Finals Game 7 against Dream

Charles Odum, Associated Press  |  Updated Oct. 30 - 11:18 a.m.  |  Save Story

There should be no problem with the Golden State Valkyries and Atlanta Dream approaching the first WNBA Finals Game 7 in league history with a sense of urgency.
Heat unveil an updated Wade statue, after original was widely panned for not looking like him

Heat unveil an updated Wade statue, after original was widely panned for not looking like him

Tim Reynolds, Associated Press  |  Posted Oct. 30 - 9:59 a.m.  |  Save Story

on his statue.
Angel Reese responded from two poor performances to help Atlanta force a Game 7 in the WNBA Finals

Angel Reese responded from two poor performances to help Atlanta force a Game 7 in the WNBA Finals

Alan Cole, Associated Press  |  Posted Oct. 29 - 3:22 p.m.  |  Save Story

After poor performances in each of the last two games and with the season on the line, Angel Reese found her form again.
Gray scores 23 points to help hot-shooting Dream beat Valkyries 80-69 to force Game 7 of WNBA Finals

Gray scores 23 points to help hot-shooting Dream beat Valkyries 80-69 to force Game 7 of WNBA Finals

Charles Odum, Associated Press  |  Updated Oct. 29 - 2:45 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Atlanta Dream's shooters finally found some daylight.
Young girls skip school with their parents to attend Valkyries' early WNBA Finals watch party

Young girls skip school with their parents to attend Valkyries' early WNBA Finals watch party

Janie Mccauley, Associated Press  |  Updated Oct. 29 - 1:28 p.m.  |  Save Story

Sika Lopez took 11-year-old daughter Kendra out of school Thursday to be part of the early morning watch party outside Chase Center cheering for the Golden State Valkyries.
No. 1 pick AJ Dybantsa scores 19 in NBA debut as Wizards fall to Cavaliers 121-111

No. 1 pick AJ Dybantsa scores 19 in NBA debut as Wizards fall to Cavaliers 121-111

Joe Reedy, Associated Press  |  Updated Oct. 28 - 9:20 p.m.  |  Save Story

AJ Dybantsa showed on his first possession of an NBA game that he wasn't going to shy away from the expectations that come with being the No. 1 pick.
Ernie Johnson to retire from 'Inside the NBA' in June after a 37-year run as host

Ernie Johnson to retire from 'Inside the NBA' in June after a 37-year run as host

Joe Reedy, Associated Press  |  Updated Oct. 28 - 7:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

Ernie Johnson will retire as host of "Inside the NBA" in June, capping a 37-year run with the popular studio show.
Timberwolves say Anthony Edwards will be 'good as new' with no long-term concern after knee surgery

Timberwolves say Anthony Edwards will be 'good as new' with no long-term concern after knee surgery

Tyler Mason, Associated Press  |  Updated Oct. 28 - 6:15 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Minnesota Timberwolves believe Anthony Edwards will be "good as new" following arthroscopic surgery for a lingering injury to his right knee, president of basketball operations Tim Connelly said Wednesday.
Despite much-criticized early tipoff, Dream say WNBA Finals Game 6 against Valkyries is a sellout

Despite much-criticized early tipoff, Dream say WNBA Finals Game 6 against Valkyries is a sellout

Charles Odum, Associated Press  |  Posted Oct. 28 - 1:50 p.m.  |  Save Story

Game 6 of the WNBA Finals between Atlanta and Golden State on Thursday is a sellout despite its much-criticized 12:30 p.m. EDT tipoff, the Dream announced Wednesday.
Knicks get their first win and look like the team of last spring, not the last week

Knicks get their first win and look like the team of last spring, not the last week

Brian Mahoney, Associated Press  |  Updated Oct. 27 - 10:58 p.m.  |  Save Story

These looked like the New York Knicks of last spring, not the last week.
NBA roundup: Jayson Tatum's OT buzzer-beater lifts Celtics over Nets

NBA roundup: Jayson Tatum's OT buzzer-beater lifts Celtics over Nets

Field Level Media  |  Posted Oct. 27 - 10:39 p.m.  |  Save Story

Oct 28 (Field Level Media) - Jayson Tatum made an elbow jumper as time expired ​in overtime to give the Boston Celtics a 125-124 victory over the visiting Brooklyn Nets on Tuesday night.
T-wolves' Anthony Edwards needs procedure on right knee, will miss several weeks, AP source says

T-wolves' Anthony Edwards needs procedure on right knee, will miss several weeks, AP source says

Tim Reynolds, Associated Press  |  Updated Oct. 27 - 6:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

Minnesota guard Anthony Edwards needs an arthroscopic procedure to alleviate issues with his right knee and will miss several weeks, a person with knowledge of the matter said Tuesday.
Even with early Game 6 tipoff on Thursday, Valkyries are confident fans will find a way to watch

Even with early Game 6 tipoff on Thursday, Valkyries are confident fans will find a way to watch

Janie Mccauley, Associated Press  |  Posted Oct. 27 - 4:19 p.m.  |  Save Story

Golden State Valkyries fans are frustrated that the WNBA couldn't find a better solution for Game 6 of the Finals than to schedule the game at 9:30 a.m. Pacific Daylight Time. The game against the Atlanta Dream is being played early Thursday afternoon at State Farm Arena in Atlanta because the NBA's Hawks are playing at home that night. Valkyries supporter Kendall Christmas-Miller says a men's NBA Finals game would never be played at such an early hour. She says there's more work needed to prioritize women's sports. The Valkyries are confident their fans will find ways to watch the game.
Kiah Stokes' big night on both ends leads Valkyries past Dream 64-55 and within a win of WNBA title

Kiah Stokes' big night on both ends leads Valkyries past Dream 64-55 and within a win of WNBA title

Janie Mccauley, Associated Press  |  Updated Oct. 26 - 11:51 p.m.  |  Save Story

Kiah Stokes kept swatting shots on the interior, while Veronica Burton disrupted the Dream with her own quick hands to alter shots.
Sports equinox features MLB, NFL, NBA, WNBA and NHL all playing at the same time Monday night

Sports equinox features MLB, NFL, NBA, WNBA and NHL all playing at the same time Monday night

The Associated Press  |  Updated Oct. 26 - 9:45 p.m.  |  Save Story

If you love sports, Oct. 26, 2026, was tough to beat.
Atlanta gets home matinee for Game 6 of WNBA Finals against Valkyries as NBA keeps primetime slot

Atlanta gets home matinee for Game 6 of WNBA Finals against Valkyries as NBA keeps primetime slot

Doug Feinberg, Associated Press  |  Updated Oct. 26 - 9:39 p.m.  |  Save Story

The WNBA has moved Game 6 of the Finals between the Atlanta Dream and Golden State Valkyries to a 12:30 p.m. EDT tipoff Thursday at the home area of the Atlanta Hawks so that the NBA can keep its previously scheduled primetime contest that day.