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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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Unrivaled Announces Replacement After Chicago Sky Guard Kate Martin's Contract Termination

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Chicago Sky's Kate Martin signed a deal with Unrivaled in August. Less than two months later, the league has replaced her after terminating her contract.

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Dream superstar Angel Reese breaks Sylvia Fowles’ WNBA Finals record in Game 6 win

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Atlanta Dream superstar Angel Reese added another milestone to her first WNBA Finals appearance Thursday while helping Atlanta keep its championship hopes alive against the Golden State Valkyries. Reese entered Game 6 needing another strong performance on the glass after dominating the boards throughout the series. The 24-year-old delivered again […] The post Dream superstar Angel Reese breaks Sylvia Fowles’ WNBA Finals record in Game 6 win appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Dream crush Valkyries, force Game 7

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ATLANTA, GEORGIA - OCTOBER 29: Gabby Williams #1 of the Golden State Valkyries drives to the basket against Allisha Gray #15 of the Atlanta Dream during the second quarter in game six of the 2026 WNBA Finals at State Farm Arena on October 29, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Image...

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Valkyries Fans Cry Foul After Atlanta Dream Star’s Alleged Kick on Veronica Burton Goes Unpunished

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Officiating controversy has been a recurring theme throughout the WNBA Finals, and Game 6 added another flashpoint to the debate. During Thursday’s matchup, some Golden State Valkyries fans took issue with an apparent no-call involving Atlanta Dream forward Naz Hillmon and Valkyries guard Veronica Burton.

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Sophie Cunningham dishes on what Brittney Griner is really like

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Sophie Cunningham and 10-time WNBA All-Star Brittney Griner were teammates on the Phoenix Mercury from 2019 to 2024. Griner has become an easy target and has no shortage of critics, but Cunningham certainly isn’t one of them. “Brittney Griner gets the worst rap. She is the coolest person you will ever meet, swear to God.…

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5 free agent targets for the Toronto Tempo

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Nyara Sabally, number 8 of Toronto Tempo, competes for the ball against Napheesa Collier, number 24 of Minnesota Lynx, during a Women's National Basketball Association game between Toronto Tempo and Minnesota Lynx at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, on July 30, 2026. (Photo by Indrawan Kumala/NurPhoto via Getty Images) | NurPhoto via Getty Images With the WNBA season coming to a close, it’s already time to look forward to free agency. Though the signing period won’t officially op...

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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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Atlanta Dream force first WNBA Finals Game 7 by decimating Golden State Valkyries

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ATLANTA — The Golden State Valkyries’ game plan on Thursday was simple: Don’t give the Atlanta Dream any life. After back-to-back WNBA Finals wins gave the Valkyries a one-game series lead, clinching the championship in Game 6 seemed realistic considering how lifeless the Dream had looked in Games 4 and 5. But Thursday, in front of a sold-out midday crowd at State Farm Arena, the Dream refused to be put down. From the moment the ball was tipped until the final buzzer sounded, Atlanta dropped the

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