Valkyries Complete Sweep, Advancing to WNBA Finals with Overtime Win over Aces

October 9, 2026 - The Valkyries complete the sweep of the Las Vegas Aces and advance to the WNBA Finals for the first time in franchise history with a 87-77 overtime victory at Michelob ULTRA Arena on Friday. The Valkyries went on a 17-0 run in the third quarter and an 8-0 fourth quarter run to force overtime and in the overtime period, they outscored the Aces by 10 points. Gabby Williams hit a clutch step-back mid range jumper in overtime with 54.7 seconds remaining that served as the dagger in the Aces' title defense. Las Vegas had won thre... Full Story

Golden State Valkyries Advance to 2026 WNBA Finals

October 9, 2026 - OAKLAND, Calif. - The No. 2-seed Golden State Valkyries clinched a berth in the 2026 WNBA Finals, presented by Kaiser Permanente, after defeating the defending champion Las Vegas Aces in a 3-0 Semifinals sweep. The Valkyries will face the Atlanta Dream in the best-of-seven championship series, with Game 1 tipping off at Chase Center on Saturday, October 17 at 12:30 p.m. PT on NBC and Peacock. The Valkyries earned their first Finals appearance after Friday's 87-77 win against the No. 3 seed Aces. Gabby Williams led the tea... Full Story

Dream Heads to WNBA Finals After Sweeping Liberty

October 9, 2026 - For the first time since 2013, the Dream are in the WNBA Finals. The Atlanta Dream beat the New York Liberty 85-83 on Friday in Barclays Center, completing the semifinals sweep. "We put a lot of work in for this moment," Angel Reese said. "We can't shy away from knowing that." The final quarter of the game proved crucial, with neither team taking more than a six-point lead. With a minute left, the Liberty got within two of Atlanta's lead, 83-81. Both teams then struggled to maintain possession of the ball, before Ne... Full Story

Wisconsin Herd Head Coach Schuyler Rimmer Finalizes Coaching Staff for 2026-27 Season

October 9, 2026 - OSHKOSH, Wis. - Wisconsin Herd Head Coach Schuyler Rimmer has finalized his coaching staff for the 2026-27 season, with JD DuBois, Jordan Ash and Montay Brandon joining the Herd as assistant coaches and Nick Thibodeau serving as video coordinator. DuBois begins his first season with the Herd after serving as associate head coach of the Birmingham Squadron during the 2025-26 season. Prior to his time in the NBA G League, he spent two seasons as an assistant coach with the Los Angeles Lakers and four seasons with the Detro... Full Story

• Valkyries Complete Sweep, Advancing to WNBA Finals with Overtime Win over Aces - Golden State Valkyries (WNBA) October 9
• Golden State Valkyries Advance to 2026 WNBA Finals - Golden State Valkyries (WNBA) October 9
• Dream Heads to WNBA Finals After Sweeping Liberty - Atlanta Dream (WNBA) October 9
• Wisconsin Herd Head Coach Schuyler Rimmer Finalizes Coaching Staff for 2026-27 Season - Wisconsin Herd (G League) October 9
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• Golden State Postgame Notes: Valkyries 83, Aces 81 - Golden State Valkyries (WNBA) October 8
• Game Notes: Atlanta Dream 101, New York Liberty 98 - Atlanta Dream (WNBA) October 8
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• Dream sweep Liberty, advance to first WNBA Finals since 2013 - WNBA Atlanta Journal-Constitution (October 10)
  
• Reese, Howard help the Dream sweep Liberty and advance to WNBA Finals for first time since 2013 - WNBA Gwinnett Daily Post (October 10)
  
• Liberty's season ends with crushing semifinal sweep by Dream - WNBA New York Post (October 10)
  
• Allisha Gray to miss Game 3 of the Dream's semifinal series vs the Liberty - WNBA Gwinnett Daily Post (October 10)
  
• Allisha Gray to miss Game 3 of the Dream's semifinal series vs the Liberty - WNBA New York Newsday (October 10)
  
• Reese, Howard help the Dream sweep Liberty and advance to WNBA Finals for first time since 2013 - WNBA New York Newsday (October 10)
  
• VIDEO: New York Liberty vs. Atlanta Dream Game 3 Semifinals Postgame Press Conference - WNBA YouTube (October 9)
  
• Liberty vs. Dream Game 3 prediction, picks: WNBA playoff picks, odds, best bets - WNBA New York Post (October 9)
  
• Liberty not dwelling on 'frustrating' reset controversy before Game 3 - WNBA New York Post (October 9)
  
• Can you watch Valkyries-Aces Game 3 for free in Bay Area? - WNBA San Jose Mercury News (October 9)
  
• How Angel Reese is taking starring role in WNBA playoff debut - WNBA ESPN (October 9)
  
• Breanna Stewart: Liberty moving on after confusion over timeout in Game 2 OT loss - WNBA Gwinnett Daily Post (October 9)
  
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