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“Nobody Ever Talks About Her”: Charles Barkley Names the Most Overlooked Star in the WNBA as He Lists A’ja Wilson and Others

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The Golden State Valkyries are one victory away from capturing a historic WNBA championship in just their second year of existence. Yet, amid all the attention surrounding their remarkable run, Charles Barkley believes one of their biggest contributors isn’t receiving the recognition she deserves.

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“That’s My Girl”: Charles Barkley Surprises With His WNBA Knowledge Days After Struggling to Name NBA Players’ Teams

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Charles Barkley has spent years turning his inability to identify NBA players’ teams into one of basketball television’s funniest traditions. His latest attempt last week was no different, with the Hall of Famer struggling through another round of Inside the NBA’s famous guessing game.

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Valkyries Star's Repeated Offense Leaves Rhyne Howard Floored, Dream Teammates Rush to Shield with Towels in WNBA Finals

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The WNBA Finals have featured plenty of physical basketball, but one matchup has repeatedly found itself at the center of the conversation. Just days after a controversial no-call involving Veronica Burton and Rhyne Howard drew criticism from Atlanta’s side, the two guards were once again involved in a sequence that quickly grabbed attention during Game 6.

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‘Jayson Tatum-Level Corniness,’ ‘You Ain’t Kobe (Bryant)’ — WNBA Fans Mock Angel Reese’s ‘Job’s Not Done’ Remark After Dream Force Game 7

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Angel Reese is taking heat online for a postgame remark after the Atlanta Dream beat the Golden State Valkyries 80-69 on Thursday to extend the WNBA Finals. Golden State had a chance to clinch the championship at State Farm Arena, but Atlanta kept its season alive.

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‘Needs To Have a Backbone,’ ‘Be a Normal Human’ — Sophie Cunningham Lays Out Demands for Next WNBA Commissioner, Draws Adam Silver Comparison

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With Cathy Engelbert set to leave her position as WNBA commissioner at the end of 2026, the search for her successor is an important moment for the league. Sophie Cunningham has a clear idea of what the next leader should bring to the role, and she believes the NBA’s Adam Silver offers a good example.

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Dream vs. Valkyries bold predictions for 2026 WNBA Finals Game 7

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The first-ever Game 7 in WNBA Finals history has arrived. The Atlanta Dream and Golden State Valkyries have 40 more minutes (unless we go into overtime) to settle a championship battle that has delivered everything expected of a heavyweight showdown. With the series tied 3-3, both teams have already demonstrated the ability to withstand pressure, […] The post Dream vs. Valkyries bold predictions for 2026 WNBA Finals Game 7 appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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WNBA Finals photo essay: How Atlanta and the Dream came alive on Thursday afternoon for a celebratory Game 6 win

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Updated Oct 30, 7:13 AM ET

Angel Reese. | Christina Merrion. As Angel Reese declared after the Atlanta Dream’s Game 6 victory in the 2026 WNBA Finals, “We ain’t have everybody come out at 12:30 for no reason.” “We ain't have everybody come out at 12:30 p.m. for no reason!” 🔥 Angel Reese on playing her final game in the ATL and the Dream's mindset heading into Game 7 in Ballhalla 👀⬇️ pic.twitter.com/5ZMRKyUl5o — USA Sports (@usasports) October 29, 2026 Atlanta, however, was ready to come out and show for the Dre...

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Allisha Gray, Dream beat Valkyries, force Game 7 of WNBA Finals

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Allisha Gray scored 23 points as the Dream held off a late rally for an 80-69 victory over the Valkyries to force a historic Game 7 of the WNBA Finals.

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Angel Reese Blaming the Refs After Playing Terrible Basketball Is a New Level of Delusion

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Updated Oct 30, 11:01 AM ET

Angel Reese might want to spend less time complaining about the referees and more time figuring out how to make a layup. Following her offensive struggles in the WNBA Finals, Reese criticized the officiating, claiming that her team wasn’t getting enough foul calls. There’s just one problem with that argument. A viral post claims the…

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LeBron James Gifts Caitlin Clark His 76ers Jersey in Trending Photo After Win vs. Pacers

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Updated Oct 30, 6:32 AM ET

The Philadelphia 76ers' visit to Indianapolis for a matchup with the Indiana Pacers on Wednesday night provided LeBron James an opportunity to catch up with Caitlin Clark.

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