{
  "id": 3671121,
  "title": "Golden State Valkyries set franchise record for bench points in win",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/27/golden-state-valkyries-set-franchise-record-for-bench-points-in-win",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-27T04:42:51.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/golden-state-valkyries-set-franchise-044251038.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Golden State Valkyries defeated the Connecticut Sun 89-64 on Wednesday night, setting a franchise record for bench points in a win with 54 contributed by their substitutes. After back-to-back losses, the Valkyries were determined to bounce back and show their resilience. Kaila Charles led the bench effort with 14 points and eight rebounds off the bench. Coach Natalie Nakase made efficient use of her bench players, with Janelle Salaun and Jocy Jocyte also contributing significantly. The team, focused on their identity of strong defense, aims to make a deep playoff run.",
  "summary": "The Golden State Valkyries' bench set a team record in their 89-64 victory against the Connecticut Sun on Wednesday, Aug. 26.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "Despite Leger-Walker's career-high 17, Sun fall to Golden State in final home game before Cup break",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/27/despite-leger-walkers-career-high-17-sun-fall-to-golden-state-in",
        "published": "2026-08-27T04:11:54.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "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."
}