{
  "id": 11620079,
  "title": "‘Fix your referees’- Fans react as Valkyries erase 16-point deficit to beat Wings 77-73",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/03/fix-your-referees-fans-react-as-valkyries-erase-16-point-deficit-to",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-03T06:13:07.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/fix-referees-fans-react-valkyries-061307910.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Golden State Valkyries staged a remarkable comeback to defeat Dallas Wings 77-73, advancing to the WNBA semifinals. Dallas had taken an early lead, but Golden State responded late to secure their first playoff series victory. Arike Ogunbowale led Dallas with 30 points, while Paige Bueckers added 17 points. Gabby Williams led the Valkyries with 19 points, and Veronica Burton scored 16. Fans reacted to the dramatic finish, with some calling for better officiating, while others celebrated the comeback. The Valkyries will now face the Las Vegas Aces in the semifinals.",
  "summary": "WNBA fans have reacted after the Golden State Valkyries erased a 16-point deficit to beat the Dallas Wings 77-73 in a dramatic Game 3 and advance to the semifinals. Dallas appeared to be in control after a 20-0 run across the second and third quarters put the Wings 16 points ahead.",
  "key_points": [],
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 3,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Winnipeg Free Press",
        "title": "Dylan Garand makes 23 saves for 1st career shutout as Rangers beat Red Wings 2-0",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/03/dylan-garand-makes-23-saves-for-1st-career-shutout-as-rangers-beat",
        "published": "2026-10-03T01:33:42.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "Stunning comeback as Valkyries erase 16-point deficit to down Wings, advance to semifinals",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/03/stunning-comeback-as-valkyries-erase-16-point-deficit-to-down-wings",
        "published": "2026-10-03T04:31:13.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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  "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."
}