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‘Can You Respect Us a Little Bit?’ — Sophie Cunningham Urges WNBA To ‘Level Up’ After Angel Reese, Dream’s Finals Arena Fiasco

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Updated Oct 16, 12:49 PM ET

Angel Reese and the Atlanta Dream are preparing to take on the Golden State Valkyries in the WNBA Finals. But the Dream’s run to the Finals has been overshadowed by their arena controversy.

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WNBA Finals matchup: Can Dream score on Valkyries’ defense? Is Jordin Canada the X-factor?

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In many ways, the 2026 WNBA Finals presents a matchup of contrasts. The Bay vs. The South. A two-year-old franchise under NBA ownership against one of the last remaining independent owners in the WNBA. Strength in numbers versus a team headlined by a No. 1 pick and a megawatt star. A 5-foot-2 coach who has traversed professional leagues all across the world pitted against one who had the same job for 22 years before coming to the WNBA. But the Golden State Valkyries and the Atlanta Dream also ha

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“Worst Team in the Playoffs”: WNBA Broadcaster Flags Glaring Indiana Fever Weakness After All-Defensive Team Reveal

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Updated Oct 17, 12:04 PM ET

Following the Indiana Fever’s 102-85 blowout loss in Game 1 against the Las Vegas Aces in the first round of the playoffs, Caitlin Clark was asked how she would grade her team’s defensive effort. “An F,” the 24-year-old replied.

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