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Golden State Valkyries forward Gabby Williams (1) shoots against Atlanta Dream guard Isobel Borlase (20) during the first half of Game 5 of the WNBA basketball finals, Monday, Oct. 26, 2026, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)

Golden State Valkyries beat the Atlanta Dream 64-55 — and come within a win of the WNBA title

October 26, 2026 at 10:39 p.m.

Kiah Stokes had 13 points, eight rebounds and three blocked shots as the Golden State Valkyries moved within one win of a championship, beating the Atlanta Dream 64-55 in Game...

Atlanta Dream forward Angel Reese (5) calls for a replay during the second half of Game 2 of the WNBA basketball finals against the Golden State Valkyries, Monday, Oct. 19, 2026, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Justine Willard)

WNBA Finals: Angel Reese is determined to lead something special for the Atlanta Dream

October 21, 2026 at 6:00 a.m.

Angel Reese, 24, became the youngest player to have a 30-point, 15-rebound performance in a WNBA playoff game.

Atlanta Dream forward Angel Reese (5) reacts during the first half of Game 2 of the WNBA basketball finals against the Golden State Valkyries, Monday, Oct. 19, 2026, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Justine Willard)

WNBA Finals: Angel Reese has 30 points and 16 rebounds as Atlanta Dream beat Golden State Valkyries in Game 2

October 19, 2026 at 10:13 p.m.

The Atlanta Dream stymied Golden State on both ends in the second half, beating the Valkyries 79-65 to even the WNBA Finals at one game apiece.

Golden State Valkyries forward Gabby Williams shoots against Atlanta Dream guard Jordin Canada during the first half of Game 1 of the WNBA Finals on Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026, in San Francisco. (Jeff Chiu/AP)

WNBA Finals: Gabby Williams scores 26, sending Golden State Valkyries to 68-64 win in Game 1

October 17, 2026 at 7:09 p.m.

Gabby Williams scored 26 points while facing constant pressure, and the Golden State Valkyries held off the Atlanta Dream 68-64 in Game 1 of the WNBA Finals on Saturday.

The Golden State Valkyries’ Tiffany Hayes, front, steals the ball from the Chicago Sky’s Gabriela Jacquez in the first half Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2026, in San Francisco. (Carlos Avila Gonzalez/San Francisco Chronicle via AP)

Chicago Sky fall to Golden State Valkyries 91-71 for 4th loss in last 5 games

August 12, 2026 at 11:54 p.m.

Tiffany Hayes scored a season-high 22 points off the bench, and the Golden State Valkyries beat the Chicago Sky 91-71 on Wednesday for their 14th win in 16 games.

Warriors head coach Steve Kerr looks on from the sideline during a play-in tournament game against the Suns at Mortgage Matchup Center on April 17, 2026, in Phoenix. (Stephen Lam/San Francisco Chronicle via AP)

Steve Kerr agrees to a 2-year deal to continue coaching the Golden State Warriors

May 9, 2026 at 8:56 p.m.

Steve Kerr has reached an agreement on a two-year contract to continue coaching the Golden State Warriors. Kerr’s 12-year coaching run with the franchise has featured four NBA championships.

Purdue forward Trey Kaufman-Renn (4) tips the ball in over Texas forward Dailyn Swain for the game-winning basket with 0.7 seconds left in the Sweet 16 of the NCAA Tournament on Thursday, March 26, 2026, in San Jose, Calif. The Boilermakers won 79-77. (Godofredo A. Vásquez/AP)

Sweet 16: Trey Kaufman-Renn tips in last-second game-winner to send Purdue past Texas 79-77

March 26, 2026 at 10:08 p.m.

Trey Kaufman-Renn tipped in a miss with 0.7 seconds left, and No. seed 2 Purdue edged hobbling No.11 seed Texas 79-77 on Thursday night in the Sweet 16 of the...

Warriors coach Steve Kerr reacts to a play during the second half against the Clippers on Jan. 5, 2026, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

Steve Kerr’s mom ‘terribly disappointed’ with Warriors coach after his outburst led to an ejection

January 8, 2026 at 6:56 a.m.

Steve Kerr upset his mother. Ann Kerr was mortified by the behavior of her 60-year-old coaching son, for the first time in quite a while.

Giants manager Bob Melvin gives out autographs before a game against the Rockies on Sept. 27, 2025, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Benjamin Fanjoy)

San Francisco Giants fire veteran manager Bob Melvin after 2 years: ‘We did not perform up to our standards’

September 29, 2025 at 2:17 p.m.

Manager Bob Melvin was fired Monday by the San Francisco Giants after the club missed the playoffs for a fourth straight season.

Chicago Cubs' Seiya Suzuki walks to the dugout after striking out against the San Francisco Giants during the eighth inning on Aug. 27, 2025. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)

Chicago Cubs lose 12-3 to San Francisco Giants — and now look to Shota Imanaga to avoid the sweep

August 28, 2025 at 7:09 a.m.

The Chicago Cubs have lost both series this season to San Francisco after the Giants won two of three from at Wrigley Field in May.

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