{
  "id": 13466649,
  "title": "Angel Reese Sends Clear Message After Reaching First WNBA Finals With Dream",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/10/angel-reese-sends-clear-message-after-reaching-first-wnba-finals-with",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-10T17:03:25.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Newsweek",
    "slug": "newsweek",
    "url": "https://www.newsweek.com/sports/angel-reese-sends-clear-message-after-reaching-first-wnba-finals-with-dream-12550669"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Angel Reese, a rising star in her third WNBA season, secured her team, the Atlanta Dream, a spot in the WNBA Finals with a decisive victory over the New York Liberty. This win marks a significant achievement for Reese, who previously struggled with the underperforming Chicago Sky. The intense game saw Reese lock horns with several Liberty players, even resulting in an early double-technical involving Jonquel Jones. Reese, an All-Star and Defensive Player of the Year, expressed her satisfaction with reaching the Finals but acknowledged that their journey is far from over. She emphasized that their focus remains on winning a championship, despite enjoying the semifinals win. Reese's performance in the game was impressive, contributing 22 points, nine rebounds, three assists, two blocks, and a steal. Her success with the Dream, after being acquired in a blockbuster trade from the Chicago Sky, highlights her potential to become a championship contender. The Dream will now face the Golden State Valkyries, the WNBA's second seed, in the next round. The Finals are set to kick off on Saturday, October 17, in San Francisco.",
  "summary": "Atlanta Dream star Angel Reese made her feelings clear after reaching the WNBA Finals for the first time in her third season.",
  "key_points": [],
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Winnipeg Free Press",
        "title": "Reese, Howard help the Dream sweep Liberty and advance to WNBA Finals for first time since 2013",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/10/reese-howard-help-the-dream-sweep-liberty-and-advance-to-wnba-finals",
        "published": "2026-10-10T01:54:47.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "Liberty swept out of playoffs after 85-83 loss to Dream in Game 3",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/10/liberty-swept-out-of-playoffs-after-85-83-loss-to-dream-in-game-3",
        "published": "2026-10-10T02:19:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Newsweek",
        "title": "WNBA Fans Rip Refs Over Angel Reese Confrontation as Dream Eliminate Liberty",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/10/wnba-fans-rip-refs-over-angel-reese-confrontation-as-dream-eliminate",
        "published": "2026-10-10T03:01:56.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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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."
}