{
  "id": 14956716,
  "title": "“That’s all I ask for,” Angel Reese says about her mom’s support",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/16/thats-all-i-ask-for-angel-reese-says-about-her-moms-support",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-16T12:45:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/ask-angel-reese-says-her-124500616.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Atlanta Dream guard Angel Reese earned a spot in the 2026 WNBA Finals after her team claimed a dramatic 85-83 victory over the New York Liberty on October 9. The semifinal win came at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, with Reese contributing 22 points and nine rebounds. Back-to-back performances by Rhyne Howard and Jordin Canada added to Atlanta's sweep with 21 points and 19 points alongside 11 assists in the crucial game.\n\nReflecting on her team's achievement, Reese credited her mother's unwavering support. She explained that her mother raised her and her younger brother, Julian, as a single parent, supplemented by help from grandparents during their childhood in Maryland. During a post-game celebration, Reese expressed her desire to repay her mother for her years of care, stating, \"That’s all I ask for.\"\n\nReese embraced her mother on the court following the win, with cameras capturing their coordinated handshake. The emotional moment was documented in viral videos shared on October 10, showcasing both the physical celebration and Reese’s heartfelt interview explaining her mother’s role in her success.\n\nAngel Reese, born Angel Webb, began playing basketball by mimicking her mother’s moves at practices in Maryland. At five years old, she joined the same youth league where her mother coached. She later attended the University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC), where she earned the Female Athlete of the Year award in 1992 and helped the team win three straight IAAM basketball championships. Her high school career saw her win three consecutive IAAM championships and receive McDonald’s All-American honors in 2020.",
  "summary": "lev radin/Shutterstock.com Angel Reese honors her mom after Dream win Atlanta Dream forward Angel Reese celebrated reaching the 2026 WNBA Finals after her team defeated the New York Liberty 85-83 on October 9. The semifinal victory came at Barclays Center in Brooklyn. Reese recorded 22 points and nine rebounds as Atlanta completed a 3-0 series…",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "Angel Reese family tree: Meet basketball brother Julian, parents, more about Maryland roots",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/15/angel-reese-family-tree-meet-basketball-brother-julian-parents-more",
        "published": "2026-10-15T07:30:02.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "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."
}