Valkyries all smiles, but focused on completing playoff sweep of Dallas
The Golden State Valkyries rolled to a 24-point home win in Game 1 and can wrap up the first-round series on Wednesday night in Dallas.
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Valkyries’ Salaun, Williams earn AP Awards, Nakase’s repeat bid spoiled
Janelle Salaun and Gabby Williams represent the Valkyries during award season
Valkyries ‘not satisfied’ just to be in WNBA playoffs for second year in a row
Golden State plays Dallas on Sunday at Chase Center as the No. 2 seed a...
Valkyries use wild comeback to stun Sparks 76-75, clinch WNBA’s No. 2 seed for playoffs
Gabby Williams hits game-winning 3-pointer with 20.4 seconds left as Golden State erases a 15-point...
Make no mistake, Thornton remains invaluable as Valkyries prep for playoffs
Golden State veteran Kayla Thornton understands what it takes to win in the postseason. 'It’s...
Valkyries blow big early lead, chance to catch Lynx for best record in WNBA
Golden State falls in overtime at Portland after opening with 17-0 run, but still can...
Bay Area sports bars: 5 discoveries for game day eats and sips
Here are five new (or newish) Bay Area sports bars and restaurants to add to...
In possible playoff audition, Valkyries reserves make their case for rotation minutes
The Golden State Valkyries' first-round pick from the 2025 WNBA draft is making a case...
Valkyries welcome Japanese phenom Kokoro Tanaka to Bay Area
The Valkyries draft-and-stashed the 20-year-old point guard: ‘She shoots the three and can score in...
Valkatraz: Valkyries finish regular season with top home record
Valkyries survive a spirited Storm rally to win sixth straight
Big-time bench: Chen-Amihere tandem power Valkyries’ rout of Fire
Chen and Amihere scorch Portland off the bench in team's first game since the FIBA...
Valkyries resume chase of Minnesota Lynx, top seed in WNBA playoffs
Starting tonight, the Golden State Valkyries face Portland and Seattle in final home games of...
Valkyries still without key players as they prepare for return to WNBA regular season
The Golden State Valkyries are still missing Gabby Williams, Janelle Salaun and Cecilia Zandalasini at...
Valkyries star Gabby Williams, France again denied by US in women’s FIBA World Cup final
The Americans won Sunday’s showdown between the teams 97-79, dealing Williams and France another painful...
US wins fifth straight women’s FIBA World Cup title, beating France 97-79
Breanna Stewart was named tournament MVP, Valkyries star Gabby Williams scored 20 points for France
Valkyries’ Gabby Williams leads France past Germany 86-64 to reach women’s FIBA World Cup final
The Valkyries star scored 22 points and had five rebounds to put France in Sunday's...
Golden State Valkyries playoff tickets ready to go on sale, here’s how to get them
Tickets for every potential Valkyries playoff game at Chase Center go on sale Thursday; single-game...
Valkyries’ Cecilia Zandalasini nearly leads Italy to upset U.S. at FIBA World Cup
The U.S. women have won 32 straight World Cup games dating to a loss to...
WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert to retire in December after transformative and tumultuous tenure
Engelbert is the second-longest tenured WNBA president or commissioner, and she helped negotiate a lucrative...
Valkyries’ stars will take center stage at FIBA World Cup
All five nations tied to the Valkyries will play Friday, and several players will be...
Golden State Valkyries primed for big finish after World Cup break
Valkyries playing as well as any WNBA team as FIBA Women's World Cup break begins
Tiffany Hayes, Kayla Thornton shine as Valkyries gain ground on first place
Golden State Valkyries beat Portland Fire 86-69 on Sunday in final game before FIBA World...
Stokes anchors playoff-bound Valkyries’ dominating defense
Stokes has the lowest defensive field goal percentage in the WNBA at 40.8% and leads...
Surging Valkyries get statement win in New York as they finish season sweep of Liberty
Point guard Veronica Burton had a season-high 13 assists and zero turnovers to set the...
‘Veronica’s dad’ goes viral on KPIX as he shows the love guiding Valkyries star to a breakout season
Veronica Burton's dad Steve stole the show when he busted into her pregame interview before...
Valkyries instant analysis: Golden State sets franchise, season records in rout of Connecticut
The Golden State Valkyries were thoroughly dominant in their first game since breaking through and...
Kurtenbach: The Valkyries loudly announced themselves as legitimate WNBA title contenders. Too bad the league is hitting pause
The Valkyries' beatdown of the Minnesota Lynx was the kind of prove-it win that can...
Valkyries finally break through against Minnesota Lynx with dominant road win
The Golden State Valkyries held Minnesota to its season low in points and beat the...
How Valkyries’ recent struggles may have revealed team’s biggest flaw
Golden State Valkyries’ recent struggles to create good looks on offense could be symptom of...
Valkyries instant analysis: Sky’s clutch shotmaking overcomes valiant GSV bench effort
The Valkyries played a thriller against the Sky in Chicago, Gabby Williams benched in second...
Fashion statement: How hockey’s Mariah Keopple, Valkyries’ Gabby Williams formed a unique bond
Mariah Keopple of San Jose’s expansion PWHL franchise has become quite a fashion designer. Just...
Anti-transgender protest before Valkyries’ game draws sparse crowd
Valkyries coach Nakase, Lynx coach Reeve voice support for transgender people before anti-trans protest Wednesday.
Valkyries instant analysis: Lynx end GSV win streak, show why they’re No. 1 team in WNBA
The best teams in the WNBA faced off for the third time this season, superstar...
How Valkyries star’s elite defense overshadows her scoring breakout
Gabby Williams might be the game’s best defender, but her offense is worthy of praise...
2016 WNBA MVP, former Stanford star Nneka Ogwumike announces she’s retiring
Ogwumike was the No. 1 pick in the 2012 WNBA draft out of Stanford and...
WNBA brings out heavy hitters to announce San Francisco as All-Star game host
Chase Center in San Francisco will be site for WNBA’s All-Star weekend in late July...
Golden State Valkyries to host WNBA All-Star weekend in 2027
A full weekend of All-Star festivities is coming to the Bay Area one year after...
Valkyries clinch playoff spot with win over Dallas, returning to postseason in second year
The Golden State Valkyries are back in the WNBA playoffs after clinching a spot much...
Valkyries get Salaün, Stokes back as they look to clinch playoff spot, slow Paige Bueckers
The Golden State Valkyries got two key players back on the court ahead of a...
Valkyries remain on verge of clinching WNBA playoff spot
The Valkyries can punch ticket to WNBA postseason on Monday by beating the Dallas Wings
Valkyries instant analysis: Tiffany Hayes lights up Sky in fifth consecutive victory
The Valkyries were missing two key players against the Sky
Valkyries injuries present Stanford alum Fingall with unexpected birthday opportunity
Fingall and fellow Stanford alum Ashten Prechtel are both ready to take on a larger...
Zandalasini gives Valkyries more than pure 3-point sharpshooting
Cecilia Zandalasini nailed all five of her 3-point attempts in Sunday's win over the Sparks,...
Valkyries see big lead dwindle, but hold off Sparks in LA
The Sparks outscored the Valkyries 31-20 in the fourth quarter as Golden State’s shooting went...
WNBA commissioner says league will continue discussing issue of transgender participation
The league hasn’t made any public comments on the issue, but several players and coaches,...
Valkyries’ Burton finds her voice in blowout win over Dallas
Golden State moves into tie for second-best record in WNBA with Las Vegas after 94-76...
Valkyries beat Wings in Dallas, setting franchise record for assists
Golden State led 44-36 at halftime and opened the third period with a 10-2 run.
Valkyries coach can’t say enough about Dallas star Paige Bueckers
Weeks before they join Team USA for women’s World Cup, Golden State coach Natalie Nakase...
GM Ohemaa Nyanin talks Valkyries’ quiet trade deadline, championship prospects, Justė Jocytė’s minutes
The Golden State Valkyries general manager discussed why the Valks didn't make a move, Justė...
Valkyries overcome double-digit deficit, sweep Toronto before heading on road trip
The Golden State Valkyries beat the Toronto Tempo for the second time in three days...
Valkyries super-sub Janelle Salaün thriving as Golden State’s bench star: ‘She doesn’t care’ when she plays.
The Golden State Valkyries' second-leading scorer hasn't started a game all season but says: "As...
‘The blue is stupid’: New Valkyries court design draws divided reaction from team, fans
The Golden State Valkyries' new blue Chase-branded court got strong reactions from fans in Ballhalla...
Valkyries rout shorthanded Toronto Tempo to snap two-game losing streak
Gabby Williams returned to the court and Janelle Salaun scored 24 as Golden State knocked...
Valkyries coach Natalie Nakase makes strong statement on trans athletes in sports: ‘I’m all about inclusivity’
The Golden State Valkyries coach discussed her own experiences being excluded in sports when addressing...
Valkyries stand pat at WNBA trade deadline, express confidence in current group: ‘Don’t mess with it’
The Golden State Valkyries opted against acquiring Kelsey Plum or any other player at the...
Valkyries seek return to winning ways as Kelsey Plum trade rumors heat up
Golden State has lost two in a row since nine-game winning streak.
Valkyries blow second-half lead, lose in Phoenix without All-Star Williams
A pair of Phoenix runs in the second half turned the game around.
Jones and Clark help Team Spoon beat Team Coop 129-122 in the WNBA All-Star Game
The Valkyries' Gabby Williams had a strong game for Team Coop, with 18 points, six...
Fudd wins WNBA 3-point shootout, then sets sights on Warriors’ Steph Curry: ‘If you’re listening, I’m asking for a rematch’
The Dallas Wings rookie and the Golden State Warriors superstar had a 3-point competition when...
How the Valkyries leapt into WNBA title contention in their second season
They ended the first half of the season with a 19-8 record, using a style...
Kaitlyn Chen’s career night can’t power Valkyries to milestone victory
Chen scores career-high 20 points, but Valkyries lose final game before All-Star break to Mystics
Valkyries keep rolling, win ninth straight by beating Mystics at home
Valkyries come alive in fourth quarter to squeak out close win
Kaitlyn Chen takes over in second half, leads Valkyries to win over Caitlin Clark-led Fever
Kaitlyn Chen scores 12 points in third quarter to lead Valkyries to crucial road win
Valkyries aim to keep win streak going against Caitlin Clark, Indiana Fever
Golden State has won seven in a row, including past four on road, as its...
Valkyries hit new highs in win over lowly Connecticut Sun
Golden State, playing without injured All-Star Gabby Williams, becomes fastest WNBA expansion franchise to reach...
Valkyries’ bench, led by clutch Salaün, carries them past Toronto to keep rolling
Janelle Salaün set a career high with 26 points, including three 3-pointers late to seal...
Valkyries shut down Mystics, setting franchise record in win
The Valkyries held the Mystics to 18-of-60 shooting
Valkyries instant analysis: Golden State comes up clutch, sweeps Atlanta in season series
Veronica Burton, Gabby Williams hit big shots down stretch to open five-game road trip with...
Valkyries’ Gabby Williams chosen to start in WNBA All-Star game
Williams, who averages 15.8 points per game, will be joined in game by Caitlin Clark,...
Valkyries’ Kayla Thornton signs multi-year contract with Unrivaled
Thornton joins Golden State teammates Gabby Williams, Veronica Burton, Tiffany Hayes in stateside 3-on-3 league
No way through: How the Valkyries have made the league’s best guards disappear
The Valkyries held Walnut Creek native, New York Liberty star Sabrina Ionescu to nine points...
Valkyries instant analysis: Golden State crushes New York Liberty as defense shuts down Sabrina Ionescu
Valkyries hold Ionescu to nine points as they capture third straight win
Sabrina Ionescu celebrated by Bay Area alma mater with ultimate honor
Sabrina Ionescu returned to the Bay Area ahead of the Liberty’s game against the Valkyries
Gabby Williams’ fourth-quarter takeover proved she is the Valkyries’ star
Williams scored 13 straight points in the final 3:30 of the fourth quarter in Golden...
Valkyries instant analysis: Gabby Williams comes up clutch in win over Dream
Williams scored 13 points in the fourth quarter to lead Golden State to its second...
‘We’re all about inclusivity’: How the Valkyries made Pride part of their identity
Golden State has embraced LGBTQ+ inclusion as a core part of its franchise since Day...
Kayla Thornton’s breakout performance powers Valkyries past Dream
Thornton ended her cold spell, scoring 17 points while providing a steady presence on defense
Valkyries instant analysis: Golden State gets hot, defeats Angel Reese-led Dream
Valkyries hit 15 3-pointers in big win over Atlanta Dream
Valkyries’ small-ball identity faces its biggest challenge in Dream star Angel Reese
Golden State will play the Dream, Angel Reese three times in the next 10 days
‘It’s going to take time’: Why Valkyries aren’t playing talented rookie Jocytė
Rookie Justė Jocytė has fallen out of the Valkyries rotation, but Golden State is not...
Valkyries instant analysis: A’ja Wilson-led Aces demolish Golden State
Valkyries suffer worst loss of the season as they go cold from 3-point line
Valkyries fans booed Courtney Williams. The Lynx star embraced being the villain.
Valkyries fans booed Lynx star Courtney Williams after she called the fanbase “bullies” online
Valkyries instant analysis: Golden State’s losing streak to Lynx continues in close loss
Valkyries can’t capitalize on second-quarter run as they remain winless against Minnesota
Valkyries see 50-game schedule as proof league has arrived, but concerns about player health remain
On Wednesday, the WNBA announced the league will increase from 44 games to 50 starting...
Valkyries’ star forward signs with Unrivaled
The eight-year WNBA veteran is in her first season with the Valkyries after signing as...
Chensanity! Why Kaitlyn Chen’s big night is exactly what the Valkyries needed
Chen scores 15 points, ignites Valkyries run in second quarter in win over Dallas.
Top draft pick Azzi Fudd bottled up by Valkyries in Steph Curry’s building
Steph Curry has mentored Azzi Fudd since she was a teenager
Valkyries instant analysis: Chen provides spark as Golden State downs Wings at home
Chen finished with 15 points off the bench to lead Valkyries to fourth straight win
How the Valkyries shut down WNBA’s top scorer Kelsey Plum
Kelsey Plum entered play Monday night averaging 26 points per game., but could not figure...
Valkyries instant analysis: Golden State suffocates Sparks in dominant win
Valkyries hold WNBA leading scorer Kelsey Plum to nine points
‘It’s still pretty fresh’: Kate Martin is still processing her Valkyries heartbreak
Martin, who waived by the Valkyries before the start of the season, made her return...
The Valkyries have a winning formula. But should it be this close against losing teams?
What we learned from Golden State’s two wins over the Mercury and Storm
Valkyries instant analysis: Golden State survives fourth-quarter meltdown against Storm
Despite making just one field goal in the fourth quarter, Valkyries pull out close win
Valkyries find closing formula as Williams, Burton come up clutch vs. Mercury
The duo combined for 50 points, made every big play down the stretch in bounceback...
Valkyries instant analysis: Golden State survives Mercury comeback
Veronica Burton, Gabby Williams shine in win
Former Stanford standout Nadia Fingall gives Valkyries depth, defense in frontcourt
Gabby Williams comfortable in leadership role. Plus, why Miela Sowah is enjoying the Bay Area
How the ‘ValQueeries’ turned Valkyries fandom into LGBTQ+ community
The group, which gives queer Valkyries fans a chance to watch games, talk basketball and...
‘It’s my job’: Laeticia Amihere stays ready after vanishing from Valkyries’ rotation
Amihere has played just one minute in the last three games after averaging nearly 15...
