{
  "id": 17522112,
  "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-17522112",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-11-01T02:43:43.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/gabby-williams-named-mvp-golden-024343722.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In a thrilling Game 7, the Golden State Valkyries claimed their first WNBA championship, defeating the Atlanta Dream 68-63. Star player Gabby Williams led the way with an impressive performance, scoring 28 of her team's 30 points in the final 20 minutes. This marked the highest point total in a half for a WNBA Finals game and earned Williams the coveted MVP award.\n\nWilliams, a seasoned veteran with prior championships in college and international play, had previously fallen short in Olympic and FIBA World Cup competitions. Her first WNBA title came after spending time with the Chicago Sky and Seattle Storm prior to joining the Valkyries this season. Trailing by six points at the half, Williams ignited the Valkyries' comeback in the third quarter, delivering 15 points as they took a 45-44 lead into the final period.\n\nIn the closing moments, Williams delivered nine straight points, including a crucial three-pointer that pushed the score to 60-57 with just 2:18 remaining. The Valkyries held onto their lead, with Williams not only contributing offensively but also leading defensively with four blocks to start the playoffs.",
  "summary": "Gabby Williams wouldn't be denied in the second half.She scored 28 of her 30 points in the final 20 minutes as the Golden State Valkyries won the WNBA championship in just their second season with a 68-63 Game 7 victory over the Atlanta Dream on Saturday night.",
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      {
        "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."
}