{
  "id": 10186160,
  "title": "‘She seems…’ – Dream head coach gives update on Angel Reese’s first training since face injury",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/27/she-seems-dream-head-coach-gives-update-on-angel-reeses-first",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-27T09:43:53.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/she-seems-dream-head-coach-094353695.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Atlanta Dream concluded their 2026 regular season with a convincing 83-65 victory over the New York Liberty, leaving fans concerned following the early exit of star forward Angel Reese. During the game, Reese suffered a significant injury after being struck in the face by Sabrina Ionescu's elbow. Despite missing the remainder of the match, the Dream secured their win without Reese on the court. As the team prepares to face the Washington Mystics in the first-round of the 2026 WNBA playoffs, fans are keen to know if Reese will be fit to play. Karl Smesko, the Dream's head coach, provided an update on Reese's condition, noting that she appeared to be in high spirits and had participated in some productive practice sessions. Smesko also expressed confidence in Reese's abilities, acknowledging her stellar performance throughout the season and her potential to secure the 2026 WNBA Defensive Player of the Year award. With Reese undergoing successful practice sessions, it is highly likely that she will be available for Game 1 of the opening round against the Mystics.",
  "summary": "Angel Reese’s early exit from the Atlanta Dream’s final game of the season had WNBA fans worried. The Atlanta Dream finished their 2026 regular season with a dominant 83-65 win over the New York Liberty.",
  "key_points": [
    "Angel Reese injured during Atlanta Dream's win over New York Liberty.",
    "Coach Karl Smesko reports Reese in good spirits, practicing well.",
    "Reese likely to play in Mystics playoff opener."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}