{
  "id": 17522110,
  "title": "Valkyries defeat Dream to capture first WNBA crown",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/01/valkyries-defeat-dream-to-capture-first-wnba-crown",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-11-01T02:45:02.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/valkyries-defeat-dream-capture-first-024502068.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In a thrilling WNBA Finals matchup, the Golden State Valkyries emerged victorious over the Atlanta Dream, capturing their first ever WNBA championship title. Golden State's star player Gabby Williams led the charge with an impressive 30 points, including a record-breaking 28 points in the second half during the decisive seventh game. Despite Atlanta's strong comeback in the second quarter, Williams seized control in the second half, leading Golden State to a 68-63 win. As the series MVP, Williams expressed her gratitude and love for this momentous achievement, emphasizing the importance of teamwork and dedication. Team owner Joe Lacob praised the Valkyries' culture and their ability to perform under pressure, calling it an \"unbelievable\" accomplishment.",
  "summary": "Gabby Williams scored 30 points and the Golden State Valkyries captured their first Women's NBA title on Saturday, defeating the Atlanta Dream 68-63 in a winner-take-all championship showdown.Williams scored a WNBA Finals one-half record 28 points in the second half as the second-year expansion Valkyries won the series four games to three, the longest title matchup in league history.",
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "The Hollywood Reporter",
        "title": "WNBA Finals Game 6: Where to Watch the Valkyries vs. Dream Matinee Matchup Online",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/29/wnba-finals-game-6-where-to-watch-the-valkyries-vs-dream-matinee",
        "published": "2026-10-29T12:05:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "SB Nation",
        "title": "The WNBA Finals were decided by an all-time performance",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/01/the-wnba-finals-were-decided-by-an-all-time-performance",
        "published": "2026-11-01T02:37:57.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Winnipeg Free Press",
        "title": "Gabby Williams named MVP as the Golden State Valkyries win first WNBA championship",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/01/gabby-williams-named-mvp-as-the-golden-state-valkyries-win-first-wnba",
        "published": "2026-11-01T02:45:01.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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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."
}