Dream and Valkyries do not sing national anthem again in WNBA Finals Game 2 even though the rulebook requires it
National Anthem Absences Continue in WNBA Finals SAN FRANCISCO – In a noteworthy repeat of last game, both the Atlanta Dream and the Golden State Valkyries skipped the national anthem for Game 2 of the WNBA Finals on Monday. This decision came despite a rule in the league’s own guideline that instructs players to stand […]
WNBA quiet after Finals teams do not sing national anthem despite rule mandating players to stand and line up
SAN FRANCISCO – WNBA National Anthem Controversy The WNBA rulebook clearly states that players, coaches, and trainers should stand in line along the sidelines or foul line during the national anthem. However, both teams participating in the Finals chose to leave the court before Saturday’s anthem. This absence hasn’t been explained, and the league hasn’t […]
Gabby Williams shines in the final moments as the Valkyries defeat Angel Reese and the Dream to take the lead in the WNBA Finals.
SAN FRANCISCO – Game 1 of the WNBA Finals The Atlanta Dream found themselves with a three-point advantage as the game wound down to just over three minutes left. But, in a surprising turn of events, they failed to score again. Gabby Williams played a crucial role, scoring 26 points and hitting six free throws […]
Valkryies and Dream walked out of the locker room during the national anthem before the first game of the WNBA Finals.
The Valkyries faced off against the Dream in Game 1 of the WNBA Finals. Golden State marked a historic achievement by securing their first-ever Finals victory on Saturday. However, the pre-game events drew attention when neither team was present for the national anthem before play began. Instead, both teams chose to go to their locker […]
Angel Reese has reached the WNBA Finals, but her departure from Chicago brings up concerns about her winning mindset.
Angel Reese has been discussing her desire to shape her own future. With the Atlanta Dream nearing the WNBA Finals, it seems that her choices have been beneficial. OutKick reached out to find out more about her comment on “taking control of your destiny.” This week, Reese spoke with WSB-TV, mentioning, “I wanted to come […]
A rookie could be the key factor in the WNBA Finals.
Isobel Borlase, a guard for the Atlanta Dream, wasn’t exactly a standout during the regular season. The 22-year-old rookie played in all 44 games but averaged just 4.8 points in about 13 minutes on the court each night. However, things took a turn in the last two games of the WNBA semi-finals, where Borlase stepped […]
Under two years after coaching college basketball in Florida, Karl Smesko takes the Atlanta Dream to the WNBA Finals.
Karl Smesko Takes on New Challenge with WNBA’s Atlanta Dream Karl Smesko made quite a name for himself while coaching the women’s basketball team at Florida Gulf Coast University. He built a successful program there, but instead of staying in the college world where he had seen so much achievement, Smesko opted to chase a […]
Be like Mike: Michael Jordan’s NBA Finals jersey fetches record amount at auction
Michael Jordan’s Jersey Sets Auction Record Michael Jordan, often hailed as the greatest basketball player in NBA history, has had his jersey recognized as the most valuable of all time. A recent auction saw this iconic piece of memorabilia fetch an astonishing sum, as a passionate collector paid millions to add it to their collection. […]
Angel Reese’s initial home games in the WNBA Finals might take place at a smaller venue because of several scheduling conflicts.
Angel Reese Set for WNBA Finals Debut Angel Reese is gearing up for her first appearance in the WNBA Finals as the Atlanta Dream faces off against the Golden State Valkyries in a best-of-seven series starting Saturday in California. Fans of the Dream, who are excited to see star players like Reese, Rhyne Howard, and […]
The journey of the Golden State Valkyries from a new team to the WNBA Finals in just two years
The Golden State Valkyries are gearing up for the WNBA Finals, and their remarkable story actually stretches back to the 1990s. Joe Lacob, the owner of the franchise, had previously tried to support a professional women’s sports team before Golden State became a WNBA expansion franchise in 2025. His journey in professional sports started with […]