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  "id": 15496616,
  "title": "Valkyries lead WNBA Finals 1-0, get Golden State vs Atlanta Game 2 tickets",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/18/valkyries-lead-wnba-finals-1-0-get-golden-state-vs-atlanta-game-2",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-18T21:37:38.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/valkyries-lead-wnba-finals-1-213738081.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In the WNBA Finals, the Golden State Valkyries have taken an early lead with a 68-64 victory over the Atlanta Dream. The game took place at the Chase Center in San Francisco, where fans will gather for the upcoming Game 2. The Valkyries, a team in their rookie season, have quickly made strides in the league. Star player Gabby Williams led the charge with 26 points in the first half, contributing to the Valkyries' strong performance. Williams was the only Valkyrie to score in double digits, showcasing her scoring prowess. The Atlanta Dream, led by Allisha Gray with 19 points, Angel Reese with a double-double of 14 points and 12 rebounds, and Rhyne Howard with another 12 points, were unable to match the Valkyries' scoring. Despite Atlanta's strong effort, they fell short in the end, unable to overcome the impressive performance of the young Valkyries.",
  "summary": "Golden State took Game 1 at home. Get Game 2 tickets for Chase Center now. Tickets start at just over $200.",
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      {
        "outlet": "Front Office Sports",
        "title": "How the Valkyries and Dream Reflect the WNBA’s Evolution",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/17/how-the-valkyries-and-dream-reflect-the-wnbas-evolution",
        "published": "2026-10-17T14:16:31.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "WNBA fans can’t believe controversial referee has been picked for Dream vs. Valkyries finals clash",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/17/wnba-fans-cant-believe-controversial-referee-has-been-picked-for",
        "published": "2026-10-17T15:30:00.000Z"
      }
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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."
}