Valkyries close out the Dream to win first championship

WNBA Championship game news:

The Valkyries outlasted the Dream, 68-63, to take their first WNBA title.

Golden State took the title in just their second year as a franchise.

How they did that.

What's next for Atlanta after their Finals run.

Buckle up for a WNBA finish

WNBA Finals news:

Golden State is determined to avoid another slow start in game 7......they are looking at how to win tomorrow.

How the Dream and Valkyries found different paths to the Finals.

It's winner take all tomorrow evening.

WNBA team news:

The Fever have hired Sheri Sam as assistant GM.

The Houston Comets are "on a mad sprint" to return.

WNBA coach news:

Natalie Nakase's Asian American roots inspire her community on and off the court.

College team news:

Notre Dame is excited for their "life-changing" season opener in Rome.

With JuJu Watkins back, USC is eyeing its first title since 1984.

College player news:

A look at the transfers who could make an immediate impact.

How last year's Final Four collapse is motivating Sarah Strong this season.

Dream rise, force a game 7

Today's result:

The Dream quelled the Valkyries, 80-69, to force a game 7.

Atlanta got their swagger back to get a chance at a championship.

Golden State remains determined.

Game 7 should be epic.

WNBA team news:

The Houston Comets revealed their new logo.

College player news:

Can Hannah Hidalgo take Notre Dame back to the Final Four?

Will tomorrow's game see a champion crowned?

WNBA Finals news:

Strength in numbers has the Valkyries one win away from a WNBA title.

The Dream are looking to rekindle their joy in game 6......but their confidence is unshaken.

Atlanta is in unfamiliar territory chasing a title, but DeWanna Bonner is right at home.

The Dream have had "uncomfortable conversations" leading up to the game.

Tomorrow's game is a sellout.

WNBA draft lottery:

The draft lottery will be Nov. 15.

College player news:

Why Oklahoma State was the right fit for Audi Crooks.

College coach news:

Five coaches under pressure this season.

A bit of pro, a bit of college

WNBA team news:

Atlanta has to figure out Golden State's physicality.

The Dream say their concerns about finding an appropriately-sized playoff venue went unheeded.

WNBA player news:

Veronica Burton is embracing leading a team on the verge of history.

Lauren Betts is playing overseas this winter.

WNBA coach news:

Karl Smesko ripped officials for missed calls in last night's game.

Natalie Nakase's "extremist" style hit a wall in the Finals. Then she evolved.

College team news:

South Carolina is the SEC favorite, but Texas, Vanderbilt and LSU hope to crash the party.

The Big 12 sees a power shift this season.

UCLA is focused on championship habits - not results.

Inside the evolution of women's college basketball.

The plot thickens, as Golden State takes a 3-2 series lead over Atlanta

Today's result:

The Valkyries bested the Dream, 64-55, to take a 3-2 series lead.

Atlanta is on the ropes.

Tiffany Hayes continued to spark Golden State......while Kiah Stokes broke another record.

WNBA team news:

Game 6 will be played at State Farm Arena Thursday.....at 9:30 a.m. PT, 12:30 p.m. ET.

Inside the heaven that is Ballhalla.

How much are the Lynx worth? The answer is more complicated than you think.

College player news:

Hannah Hidalgo sees big things ahead for the Irish.

How Sarah Strong went from reluctant star to leader.

College coach news:

Notre Dame has hired Skylar Diggins as a special advisor to coach Niele Ivey.

Get ready, get set......

WNBA Finals news:

Game 5 will test the Valkyries winning formula from game 4.

Under-the-radar Kiah Stokes is breaking records in the Finals.

The Finals are getting personal.

Game 6 could be played at a 3,500-seat arena.

College team news:

Texas beat UCLA, 81-64, in an exhibition match today.

USC escaped with a 78-76 win over Cal today......JuJu Watkins returned to the court after a 580-day absence.

Golden State steps up to even the series

Today's result:

The Valkyries closed out the Dream, 67-62, to even the series.

Coach Natalie Nakase made adjustments, and Gabby Williams stepped up.

Angel Reese blames herself.

WNBA player news:

The league announced all-WNBA first and second teams.

College coach news:

Tina Langley is building Washington basketball around the right people.

Themes heading into the next round

WNBA Finals news:

Game 4 feels like a must-win for the Valkyries, but can they generate enough offense?

Golden State is searching for their Finals fire.

The Dream selling out an NBA arena for their finals game shows how much has changed for the franchise.

How Atlanta is approaching the remainder of the Finals series.

How Angel Reese rebuilt her shot from scratch.

Reese is now convinced that her team has a mental edge on their opponents.

Allisha Gray's left hand feels fine, but she is not 100 percent.

How two former Chicago Sky stars found homes in the Bay Area and Atlanta.

WNBA team news:

Fever president Kelly Krauskopf resigned, while the franchise fired GM Amber Cox.

Indiana coach Stephanie White is expected back.

Mark Walter is trying to sell the Los Angeles Sparks for a record valuation.

College season on the horizon as we prepare for game 4

WNBA team news:

The Valkyries aren't panicking, but have a sense of urgency about game 4.

Golden State must address their defensive breakdowns.

The "undisciplined" Valkyries look to bounce back before it's too late.

Everyone stepped up for the Dream last night.

Atlanta fans turned last night's game into a spectacle......and a WNBA wonderland.

WNBA player news:

Tiffany Hayes is the key to a comeback for Golden State.

College team news:

Depth and unselfish play will be key for Louisville this season.

UConn is ready to make another title run after last year's disappointing finish.

Oregon State enters a new era with a lot to prove.

College player news:

The preseason AP All-American team.

New team, same Audi Crooks.