Caitlin Clark’s regular-season game drew more viewers than WNBA Finals Game 7, despite the celebration over its record audience
An average of 3.3 million viewers watched the Golden State Valkyries defeat the Atlanta Dream in the first Game 7 in WNBA history, according to USA Sports. It was the league’s biggest reported postseason audience, but it fell just short of the regular-season matchup between Caitlin Clark’s Indiana Fever and the Chicago Sky. That August […]
A performance for the ages decided the WNBA Finals
Gabby Williams had only two points by halftime of the Golden State Valkyries’ Game 7 matchup with the Atlanta Dream. Golden State was down six and having another difficult night on offense. Then Williams took over. She made three straight three-pointers in the third quarter and scored 15 points in the period, helping the Valkyries […]
NBC and USA Sports say WNBA Finals ratings set a record, but the comparisons leave out important context
USA Sports said Saturday that Game 6 of the WNBA Finals drew an average of 1.5 million viewers on Thursday. I’ll admit, that figure caught my attention. The game started at 12:30 p.m. Eastern — 9:30 a.m. in the Golden State Valkyries’ home market — yet reportedly drew more viewers than last year’s primetime championship-deciding […]
“Stay or seek shelter in the tunnel” for the anthem, Valkyries WNBA fans demonstrate their loyalty; prepared for early Finals Game 6
Caffeine may not be necessary. Perhaps pure adrenaline could suffice. Fans of the Golden State Valkyries will rise early on Thursday, as Game 6 of the WNBA Finals kicks off at 9:30 a.m. Pacific time in Atlanta. The atmosphere was electric on Monday during Game 5 against Atlanta, which started like any other Finals game—with […]
Dream and Valkyries skip court for fourth WNBA Finals anthem while some fans sit down
National Anthem Absences in WNBA Finals Raise Eyebrows ATLANTA – The Atlanta Dream and Golden State Valkyries were notably absent from the court during the national anthem before Game 4 of the WNBA Finals at State Farm Arena, continuing a pattern established throughout the series. Interestingly, some fans also chose to remain seated, with a […]
Angel Reese and the Dream dominate the Valkyries in Game 3 to gain the lead in the WNBA Finals.
Dream Secures 2-1 Lead in WNBA Finals ATLANTA — Angel Reese contributed significantly with 21 points and 12 rebounds, leading the Atlanta Dream to a 97-71 victory over the Golden State Valkyries on Wednesday night, taking a 2-1 advantage in the WNBA Finals. Rhyne Howard scored 16 points and Naz Hillmon added 15 for the […]
Angel Reese achieves another double-double as Atlanta Dream takes 2–1 advantage in WNBA Finals
Angel Reese Leads Atlanta Dream to WNBA Finals Victory ATLANTA – Angel Reese played a key role in helping the Atlanta Dream secure their first win in a WNBA Finals game on Monday. Just two nights later, she contributed to the team’s first lead in the series. In a commanding performance, Reese scored 21 points […]
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 […]