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USA Today
19-05-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
How to watch Valkyries vs. Mystics on TV or live stream - 5/21/2025
How to watch Valkyries vs. Mystics on TV or live stream - 5/21/2025 The Golden State Valkyries (0-1) battle the Washington Mystics (2-0) on Wednesday, May 21, 2025 at 10 p.m. ET. The matchup airs on MNMT, KPIX+, and KMAX 31. Here we will go deep into all of the details about this contest, including how to watch on MNMT, KPIX+, and KMAX 31. Watch this game on Fubo! (regional restrictions may apply) How to watch Valkyries vs. Mystics Date: Wednesday, May 21, 2025 Wednesday, May 21, 2025 Time: 10 p.m. ET 10 p.m. ET Location: San Francisco, California San Francisco, California Venue: Chase Center Chase Center TV channel: MNMT, KPIX+, and KMAX 31 MNMT, KPIX+, and KMAX 31 Live stream: Fubo (regional restrictions may apply) Valkyries players to watch (2024 stats) Tiffany Hayes put up 9.5 points per game last season to go with 2.8 rebounds and 2.1 assists. Monique Billings pulled down 5.8 rebounds per game, while Julie Vanloo averaged 4.3 assists per contest. Vanloo knocked down 1.8 threes per game a season ago. Kayla Thornton averaged 0.7 steals per game, while Billings collected 0.5 blocks per contest. Mystics players to watch (2024 stats) Stefanie Dolson put up 9.5 points, 4.9 rebounds and 2.6 assists per game last season. Dolson made 1.8 threes per game a season ago. Jade Melbourne averaged 0.6 takeaways per game, while Emily Engstler compiled 0.8 rejections per contest. Watch this game on Fubo! (regional restrictions may apply)
CBS News
07-05-2025
- Sport
- CBS News
Valkyries fall short in second half comeback losing 83-82 against Sparks in first-ever game
In their first-ever game, the Golden State Valkyries lost to the Los Angeles Sparks 83-82 after mounting a strong comeback with the help of Laeticia Amihere, who scored 20 points. Tiffany Hayes, Veronica Burton, Kayla Thornton, Monique Billings and Temi Fagbenle took to the court as the Valkyries first-ever starting lineup. It was also Natalie Nakase's first game as a WNBA head coach, and not only is she making history as the Valkyries' first coach, but she is also the first Asian American head coach in the WNBA. The Sparks took an early lead in the matchup off a layup by Kelsey Plum and converting a steal. The Valkyries quickly got on the board after Hayes connected with Billings for 2 points. Golden State nearly tied the score near the beginning at 6-5, but the Sparks pulled ahead and added to their lead, going on a 6-0 run. The Valkryries trailed behind for the rest of the first quarter, ending in 16-13. Laeticia Amihere scored the first 2 points in the second quarter and scored a free throw to get the Valkyries to 16 and within 6 points of the Sparks. They continued to trail for the rest of the quarter and ended the half at 39-25. For the first half of the game, the Sparks and Valkyries battled it out in the paint. Golden State had scored more than half their points from in the paint, 14, and the Sparks had scored 26. Billings was having a strong showing at the half with 7 rebounds and 7 points. Thornton, who came off a championship-winning season with the New York Liberty, had 4 rebounds and 6 points. They took the majority of the shots, alongside Hayes. Kate Martin, who was 2024 Sixth Woman of the Year, Carla Leite, Julie Vanloo and Laeticia Amihere, came off the bench in the first half and combined for 7 points. The Valkryies got off to a great start in the third quarter with a 3-pointer by Thornton. Plum scored 2, getting the Sparks to 41. But Billings responded back with a layup off a pass from Burton. A steal by Thornton stopped the Sparks from scoring, and Hayes scored two free throws to cut the lead down to single digits. Thornton showed up big again with a defensive rebound that the Valkyries were able to score on. They continued their run scoring some free throws and a layup by Burton to get within two points of the Sparks. The Sparks pulled away again after back-to-back fouls gave them four free throw attempts, and off a shot by Odyssey Sims. Late in the third quarter, it remained a close game, but Martin nearly tied the game with a pull-up 3-point attempt, but was fouled. Martin was still able to tie up the match at the free throw line, but the Sparks took the lead again with a 3-pointer. The Valkyries, however, responded back and ultimately tied the game up after Kyara Linskens connected with Amihere for a 3-pointer to close out the final seconds. The Valkyries outscored the Spark 32-18 in the third quarter. Amihere scored the team's first points in the final quarter and helped keep the Valkyries within single digits of the Sparks after they took the lead again in the fourth quarter. A steal by Vanloo got the Valkyries within one point after she threw a bounce pass to Kaitlyn Chen on the fast break. Chen converted on the fast break and got the team to 66-67, with 5 minutes left in the game. The Sparks ultimately kept the lead and never let it go, but the Valkyries showed a strong second half, only losing by 1 point after a pull-up 3-pointer by Amihere. The Sparks had two inactive players, forward Cameron Brink and guard Julie Allemand. The Valkyries had Stephanie Talbot and Cecilia Zandalasini as inactive. Almost all of the Valkyries roster saw playtime in their first preseason game.
USA Today
30-04-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
2025 Golden State Valkyries Championship Odds
2025 Golden State Valkyries Championship Odds Bookmakers don't project much from the Golden State Valkyries (0-0), giving them +20000 odds on the moneyline to win the championship at the conclusion of the 2025 season. Keep scrolling for additional numbers and insights. On Friday, May 16 at 10 p.m. ET, the Valkyries host the Los Angeles Sparks. Golden State Valkyries 2025 championship odds To Win the WNBA Championship: +20000 WNBA odds courtesy of BetMGM Sportsbook. Odds updated Tuesday at 10:44 p.m. ET. For a full list of sports betting odds, access USA TODAY Sports Betting Scores Odds Hub. Valkyries' upcoming schedule May 16 at 10 p.m. ET: vs. Sparks on ION (Watch on Fubo - Regional restrictions may apply ) vs. Sparks on ION (Watch on Fubo ) May 21 at 10 p.m. ET: vs. Mystics vs. Mystics May 23 at 10 p.m. ET: at Sparks on ION (Watch on Fubo - Regional restrictions may apply ) at Sparks on ION (Watch on Fubo ) May 27 at 7 p.m. ET: at Liberty at Liberty May 29 at 7 p.m. ET: at Liberty at Liberty June 1 at 8:30 p.m. ET: vs. Lynx vs. Lynx June 5 at 10 p.m. ET: at Mercury on Amazon Prime Video (Watch on Amazon Prime Video) at Mercury on Amazon Prime Video (Watch on Amazon Prime Video) June 7 at 3 p.m. ET: vs. Aces on ABC, ESPN+ (Watch on ESPN+) vs. Aces on ABC, ESPN+ (Watch on ESPN+) June 9 at 10 p.m. ET: at Sparks at Sparks June 14 at 8:30 p.m. ET: vs. Storm Buy Valkyries tickets on StubHub Top Golden State Valkyries players (2024) Monique Billings averaged 7.4 points, 5.8 rebounds and 1.4 assists last season, plus 0.7 steals and 0.5 blocked shots. Last year Julie Vanloo averaged 7.4 points, 1.6 rebounds and 4.3 assists. Tiffany Hayes' stats a season ago were 9.5 points, 2.8 boards and 2.1 dimes per game. In 2024, Kayla Thornton averaged 5.5 points, 0.7 assists and 2.6 rebounds, plus 0.7 steals and 0.2 blocks on defense. Stephanie Talbot averaged 3.5 points, 2.7 rebounds and 2.1 assists. Buy Valkyries tickets on StubHub
USA Today
28-04-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Valkyries vs. Lynx: Tickets, start time, TV channel, live streaming links
Valkyries vs. Lynx: Tickets, start time, TV channel, live streaming links The Golden State Valkyries play the Minnesota Lynx at Chase Center on June 1, 2025. Buy tickets for this game on StubHub! Valkyries vs. Lynx game information Date: Sunday, June 1, 2025 Sunday, June 1, 2025 Time: 8:30 p.m. ET 8:30 p.m. ET Location: San Francisco, California San Francisco, California Venue: Chase Center Chase Center Tickets: Buy tickets for this game on StubHub! Can't make the game in person? Watch the WNBA and more sports live on Fubo! (Regional restrictions may apply) Valkyries key players (2024 stats) Tiffany Hayes averaged 9.5 points per contest to go with 2.8 rebounds and 2.1 assists per game last season. Monique Billings pulled down 5.8 rebounds per game, while Julie Vanloo averaged 4.3 assists per contest. Vanloo knocked down shots from beyond the arc at a clip of 1.8 per contest a season ago. Kayla Thornton averaged 0.7 takeaways per game, while Billings compiled 0.5 rejections per contest. Buy tickets for this game on StubHub! Lynx key players (2024 stats) Napheesa Collier scored 20.4 points and pulled down 9.7 rebounds per game last season. Courtney Williams dished out 5.5 assists per game while scoring 11.1 PPG. Kayla McBride knocked down shots from beyond the arc at a clip of 2.7 per contest a season ago. Collier averaged 1.9 takeaways per game, while Alanna Smith compiled 1.5 rejections per contest. Buy tickets for this game on StubHub! Watch the WNBA on Fubo!
USA Today
28-04-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Valkyries vs. Aces: Tickets, start time, TV channel, live streaming links
Valkyries vs. Aces: Tickets, start time, TV channel, live streaming links The Golden State Valkyries play the Las Vegas Aces at Chase Center on June 7, 2025. Buy tickets for this game on StubHub! Valkyries vs. Aces game information Date: Saturday, June 7, 2025 Saturday, June 7, 2025 Time: 3 p.m. ET 3 p.m. ET How to watch on TV: ABC and ESPN+ ABC and ESPN+ Location: San Francisco, California San Francisco, California Venue: Chase Center Chase Center Tickets: Buy tickets for this game on StubHub! Can't make the game in person? Watch the WNBA and more sports live on Fubo! (Regional restrictions may apply) Valkyries key players (2024 stats) Tiffany Hayes averaged 9.5 points per contest to go with 2.8 rebounds and 2.1 assists per game last season. Monique Billings pulled down 5.8 rebounds per game, while Julie Vanloo averaged 4.3 assists per contest. Vanloo knocked down 1.8 threes per game a season ago. Kayla Thornton averaged 0.7 steals per game, while Billings collected 0.5 blocks per contest. Buy tickets for this game on StubHub! Aces key players (2024 stats) A'ja Wilson scored 26.9 points and grabbed 11.9 rebounds per game last season. Jackie Young averaged 5.3 assists per game to go with her 15.8 PPG scoring average. Young hit an average of 1.9 shots per game from beyond the arc a season ago. Wilson racked up 1.8 steals and 2.6 blocks per game last season. Buy tickets for this game on StubHub! Watch the WNBA on Fubo!
