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San Francisco Chronicle
a day ago
- Sport
- San Francisco Chronicle
Valkyries can't continue first-half success, fall to unbeaten Minnesota
For the second time in as many games, the Golden State Valkyries faltered in the second half to fall short of an improbable upset. This time, though, instead of late mistakes, the Golden State offense went cold Sunday night while the Minnesota Lynx shredded a porous Valkyries' perimeter defense in an 86-75 loss at Chase Center. Four days after nearly defeating the defending-champion New York Liberty, the Valkyries held their own against the Lynx for the first half before a dismal eight-point third quarter. Against the Liberty, turnovers and late errors stopped the upset bid. Against the Lynx, it was 26.6% second-half shooting that did in the Valkyries (2-4). A career-high 14-point performance from Kate Martin — all of it coming in the second quarter — buoyed the Valkyries to a one-point halftime lead against last year's WNBA runners-up., But the Lynx lit up the scoreboard with a 42.3% percentage from distance (11 of 26), the second consecutive game in which the Valkyries allowed at least 40% 3-point shooting. Golden State shot 26.5% (9 of 34) from deep. Veronica Burton led the Valkyries with 21 points on 7-of-11 shooting. Napheesa Collier, who was a game-time decision with a knee injury, led the Lynx (7-0) with 24 points and 11 rebounds. Minnesota jumped out to an eight-point lead less than two minutes into the second quarter with a 16-3 run that began at the end of the first frame against the Valkyries' second unit. After a pair of Tiffany Hayes free throws, Martin scored all of her points as a part of a 16-5 run, including a four-point play, to put Golden State up 42-37 with 4:33 to play in the second. By the third quarter, though, the Valkyries' offense disappeared. The Lynx went on an 8-0 run over 91 seconds to take a nine-point lead late in the third quarter. The Valkyries then went scoreless from the 1:28 mark of the third quarter to 6:58 in the fourth, when Burton made a free throw. Golden State inched back to an 11-point deficit with 1:28 to go, but never got closer. Briefly: The Valkyries' injury report was clean entering Sunday's game for the first time this season. … Hayes (nine points) was back after a nose injury that cost her three contests, but she took a hit to the face early in the fourth quarter and exited the game. … Sunday's was the Valkyries' first in the Commissioner's Cup, a six-game in-season tournament against Western Conference foes for the chance to face the Eastern Conference winner in a title game for a $500,000 pool. … Golden State will travel to Phoenix on Thursday for their first regular-season matchup with the Mercury (5-2).
USA Today
3 days ago
- Sport
- USA Today
How to watch Valkyries vs. Lynx on TV or live stream - 6/1/2025
How to watch Valkyries vs. Lynx on TV or live stream - 6/1/2025 The Minnesota Lynx (6-0) will try to extend a three-game road winning streak when they take on the Golden State Valkyries (2-3) on Sunday, June 1, 2025 at Chase Center. The contest airs at 8:30 p.m. ET on FDSN, KPIX+, and KMAX 31. Below in this article, we will give you all the details you need to know about how to view this game on FDSN, KPIX+, and KMAX 31. Watch this game on Fubo! (regional restrictions may apply) How to watch Valkyries vs. Lynx 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 TV channel: FDSN, KPIX+, and KMAX 31 FDSN, KPIX+, and KMAX 31 Live stream: Fubo (regional restrictions may apply) Valkyries players to watch Veronica Burton is tops on her squad in assists per game (4.4), and also posts 10.2 points and 4.6 rebounds. At the other end, she posts 2.4 steals (first in league) and 0.2 blocked shots. Kayla Thornton leads the Valkyries with 12.2 points per contest and 6.2 rebounds, while also averaging 0.8 assists. Temi Fagbenle is averaging 9.8 points, 2.6 assists and 5.2 rebounds per game. Janelle Salaun paces the Valkyries at 7.8 rebounds per game, while also posting 1.5 assists and 13.8 points. Carla Leite posts 7.4 points, 1.4 rebounds and 2.2 assists per contest, shooting 36.7% from the field. Lynx players to watch Napheesa Collier is posting a team-high 26.8 points per game. And she is delivering 7.8 rebounds and 3.0 assists, making 52.7% of her shots from the floor (sixth in WNBA) and 43.8% from beyond the arc, with 1.4 triples per contest. Courtney Williams tops the Lynx in assists (6.7 per game), and puts up 14.2 points and 5.2 rebounds. She also averages 1.0 steal and 0.2 blocked shots. The Lynx receive 13.6 points, 4.0 rebounds and 2.0 assists per game from Alanna Smith. Jessica Shepard is No. 1 on the Lynx in rebounding (7.8 per game), and posts 9.0 points and 2.7 assists. She also delivers 0.2 steals and 0.2 blocked shots. The Lynx receive 5.5 points, 4.8 rebounds and 2.3 assists per game from Bridget Carleton. Valkyries vs. Lynx stat comparison The 73.8 points per game the Valkyries put up are only 2.5 fewer points than the Lynx allow (76.3). The Lynx average just 2.6 more points per game (84.2) than the Valkyries give up to opponents (81.6). The Valkyries average 35.8 rebounds a contest, 1.8 more rebounds per game than the Lynx's average. The Valkyries are shooting 36.8% from the field this season, 4.8 percentage points lower than the 41.6% the Lynx allow to opponents. The Lynx's 45.1% shooting percentage from the field this season is 2.8 percentage points higher than the Valkyries have allowed to their opponents (42.3%). Watch this game on Fubo! (regional restrictions may apply)
CBS News
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- CBS News
Golden State Valkyries' lose 95-67 in Kayla Thornton's homecoming game against NY Liberty
Golden State Valkyries forward Kayla Thornton's return to New York to face her former team, reigning 2024 WNBA champions the New York Liberty, ended in a 95-67 loss. The team struggled to stop the Liberty's passing game, which had a team total of 30 assists to end the game. The Valkyries also gave up 32 points to turnovers. The Liberty got an early 6-0 lead in the first few minutes of the game. A steal by Thornton helped the team get their first points. However, their struggles continued on both sides of the court, ending the first quarter trailing 27-10. Valkyries guard Veronica Burton responded quickly in the first seconds of the second quarter with a 3-pointer, setting the tone for what would be a scrappy second quarter. While the Valkyries struggled with the Liberty's passing game, their success on the other side of the court helped keep them in the game. The half ended with the Liberty leading 48-29, but the Valkyries nearly went point for point in the second quarter, scoring 19 to the Liberty's 21. Their offensive success continued into the third quarter. Thornton and Burton scored the first points. Fágbénlé, Carla Leite and Janelle Salaun helped the Valkyries outscore the Liberty 22 to 19. Ultimately, the Valkyries' offense struggled to find similar success as in the previous quarters, getting outscored 16 to 28. Pressure from the Liberty's defense also led to several turnovers, and the game ended with the Valkyries losing 95-67 in their first game of the week against the Liberty The Valkyries' normal point scorers in Thornton, Burton and Salaun struggled to find their shots for most of the game. Thornton shot 3 for 10 on field goals and 2-5 from the 3-point line, ending the game with 13 points. Burton shot 3 for 11 and 2 for 7 from the 3-point line. Fágbénlé went 5 for 5 from the field and scored on her only 3-point attempt, ending with 11 points. Kate Martin scored 10. Their next game will be a rematch against the Liberty on Thursday at 4 p.m. Catch the game on KPIX 5.
New York Times
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- New York Times
How to watch the Golden State Valkyries in 2025: Broadcast info, streaming schedule for inaugural season
Wednesday, May 21 marked the first-ever win for the WNBA's newest team, the Golden State Valkyries. Many more dubs are to come, but that inaugural one will always hit with extra sentimentality: The nascent franchise has the resources and market hype to become a competitor in due time. Kayla Thornton and Veronica Burton are locker room stabilizers, with the latter hitting several clutch 3s in the team's first win. Janelle Salaün is an intriguing rookie with long-range confidence. The arena has already set records at the gate, and the violet-black scheme is perhaps the coolest in the league. Advertisement This maiden season should be a lot of fun. Accessing all the games and keeping track of broadcast rotations can be challenging, though. The W's streaming footprint is constantly growing. Golden State is the first expansion team in this new era of the league, but it certainly won't be the last. So, here's our best effort to make sense of it all, consolidated specifically for new Valkyries fans. Make sure that you're following the team and the WNBA on The Athletic. Senior writer Chantel Jennings is a one-of-one, while Sabreena Merchant and Ben Pickman each cover the W with creativity, curiosity and unwavering dedication. Fubo is a cable-cutting streaming platform that offers local and national channels, along with add-on sports packages. Any regional game on KPIX/KPIX+ can be streamed with Fubo, along with the national ones on ESPN, ABC, CBS, ION and NBA TV. What you need to watch these games: Fubo. The 'pro' plan is $84.99 per month, with an additional charge for 4K Ultra HD. Every team has a regional sports network, or RSN, that carries local matchups. Aside from the nationally-televised action, all Golden State games will be found on local channels 5 (KPIX) or 44 (KPIX+, formerly KBCW). CBS and Paramount operate that duopoly. Channel 44 was the original home of the Golden State Warriors and Oakland Athletics. Jacob Tobey is the Valkyries' lead play-by-play voice and calls San Antonio Spurs games during the NBA season. Derek Clark, the voice of college basketball's Mountain West Conference, will hold down a few regular-season broadcasts. NorCal-based TV personality Morgan Ragan does color commentary for the Valks. Ragan was a huge fan of the now-defunct Sacramento Monarchs, and her enthusiasm for the new squad is palpable thus far. What you need to watch these games: Fubo, DirecTV Stream (starting $80-90 monthly) KPIX+ is available on providers like Comcast, DirecTV and others. The games on KPIX (CBS channel 5) are free over the air. What you need to watch these games: a cable provider with KPIX+; KPIX is free with a broadcast antenna From instant diehards to the Valkyrie-curious, Golden State will attract many new fans this year. Of course, not all of them reside in the official Northern California megaregion. WNBA League Pass is the answer for Bay Area expats, nightly WNBA fantasy players, and everyone in between. A subscription covers every out-of-market regional broadcast for the regular season. However, blackout restrictions are in effect (frustratingly), so folks within the designated Golden State market won't be able to stream Valkyries games live on League Pass. Nationally televised games are also blacked out on the app, a consideration for fans of teams with heavy national TV schedules. What you need to watch these games: WNBA League Pass ($12.99/month or $34.99 for the 2025 season) Ryan Ruocco is the primary play-by-play anchor for ESPN's WNBA programming. His call is punchy and controlled, and his love for the game bleeds through the screen. Ruocco has sharpened his product with the MLB's New York Yankees and the NBA's Brooklyn Nets, and he's narrated some of the modern classics in women's March Madness. His signature refrain, 'You bet!' gets Caitlin Clark fired up. Advertisement UConn legend Rebecca Lobo does color commentary. She played center for the Huskies during their first perfect season and 1995 national title crowning. The Hall-of-Famer suited up for the inaugural New York Liberty campaign in 1997 and played for the Connecticut Sun, plus the now-defunct Houston Comets and Springfield Spirit. Holly Rowe is the lead sideline reporter; she talks to players and coaches after the final buzzer. The network's second team features Pam Ward, LaChina Robinson and Angel Gray. Some games will be broadcast on ESPN3, a live streaming platform within ESPN's digital products (the app, the website, etc.). What you need to watch these games: a TV plan with ESPN or an ESPN+ standalone subscription, which includes ABC games (starting at $11.99 per month or $119.99 annually) Valkyries games on ESPN (and ESPN+): None, but let's see if this changes next season. There will be a record 13 regular-season WNBA games on ABC, plus the 2025 All-Star Game. Conference finals and Finals play will be split between ABC and ESPN, which share the same ownership (Disney). The aforementioned ESPN talents are on the mic here, too. The ABC/ESPN pregame programming is called 'WNBA Countdown,' and it's a thoroughly radiant affair. Women's hoops expert Elle Duncan is the host. Alongside her is Chiney Ogwumike, the two-time WNBA All-Star who played for Connecticut and Los Angeles. It'll be especially fun when ABC or ESPN gets a Seattle game this summer — Chiney's sister, Nneka, now plays for the Storm after a decorated career with the Sparks. Rounding out the 'big three' is Andraya Carter. She shone during the 2024 NCAA championship broadcast and was among the last players to sign with Tennessee coach Pat Summitt. Other recurring personalities are Malika Andrews (host of 'NBA Today'), Monica McNutt (studio for the NBA's New York Knicks) and Carolyn Peck (Hall-of-Fame coach with a national title at Purdue). Advertisement What you need to watch these games: a broadcast antenna, a TV or streaming plan (like Fubo) that includes ABC Valkyries games on ABC (and ESPN+): For the second straight year, CBS will show eight regular-season WNBA matchups. This channel's 2024 rookie duel between Caitlin Clark's Fever and Angel Reese's Sky was the league's most-watched game in 23 years. CBS Sports will have an additional dozen broadcasts. Commentators include Lisa Byington (voice of the Sky and the Milwaukee Bucks) and Jordan Kent (a three-sport collegiate athlete who played in the NFL and used to do play-by-play for the Portland Trail Blazers). What you need to watch these games: a TV or streaming plan with CBS or a Paramount+ standalone subscription (starting at $7.99/month) Valkyries games on CBS Sports Network: The Scripps network will have Friday night doubleheaders to jump-start each summer weekend. This is where the first-ever Valkyries game was broadcast. ION also has a WNBA studio show set in Atlanta. Cable vet Larry Smith is the host, and college basketball insiders Autumn Johnson and Meghan McKeown are in tow for breakdowns. What you need to watch these games: a broadcast antenna, a TV or streaming plan that includes ABC Valkyries games on ION: Amazon's streaming service will host several WNBA broadcasts this year as it expands into the sports multiverse. Prime Video will also have the final game of the Commissioner's Cup, an in-season tournament that runs throughout the first half of the regular season. What you need to watch these games: an Amazon Prime subscription (which starts at $14.99 per month or $139 annually) Valkyries games on Prime Video: In a fitting cross-promotion, the NBA's in-house channel will simulcast WNBA showcases throughout 2025. What you need to watch these games: a TV or streaming plan (like Fubo) with NBA TV or WNBA League Pass Valkyries games on NBA TV: Streaming and betting/odds links in this article are provided by partners of The Athletic. Restrictions may apply. The Athletic maintains full editorial independence. Partners have no control over or input into the reporting or editing process and do not review stories before publication. (Photo by Noah Graham / NBAE via Getty Images)
USA Today
23-05-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Sparks vs. Valkyries odds, tips and betting trends - 5/23/2025
Sparks vs. Valkyries odds, tips and betting trends - 5/23/2025 The Golden State Valkyries (1-1) travel to face the Los Angeles Sparks (1-2) after Veronica Burton racked up 22 points in the Valkyries' 76-74 win over the Mystics. The game airs on ION at 10 p.m. ET on Friday, May 23, 2025. In its most recent game, Los Angeles fell on the road to Phoenix 89-86, with Kelsey Plum (25 PTS, 6 AST, 2 STL, 36.8 FG%, 4-9 from 3PT) and Azura Stevens (23 PTS, 17 REB, 58.3 FG%, 2-4 from 3PT) the standout performers. In its most recent game, Golden State won at home over Washington, 76-74. Its top performers were Burton (22 PTS, 9 REB, 5 AST, 2 STL, 54.5 FG%, 3-4 from 3PT) and Kayla Thornton (18 PTS, 2 STL, 35.7 FG%, 2-8 from 3PT). Prepare for this matchup with what you need to know before Friday's WNBA action. Watch this game on Fubo! (regional restrictions may apply) Los Angeles Sparks vs. Golden State Valkyries odds and betting lines WNBA odds courtesy of BetMGM Sportsbook. Odds updated Friday at 6:11 a.m. ET. For a full list of sports betting odds, access USA TODAY Sports Betting Scores Odds Hub. Spread: Sparks (-11.5) Sparks (-11.5) Over/under: 159.5 159.5 Favorite: Sparks (-649, bet $649 to win $100) Sparks (-649, bet $649 to win $100) Underdog: Valkyries (+475, bet $100 to win $475) Sparks moneyline insights (2024) The Sparks finished with a 1-2 record in games they were favored on the moneyline last season (winning 33.3% of those games). Los Angeles did not play a game last season with moneyline odds of -649 or shorter. The Sparks have an implied moneyline win probability of 86.6% in this matchup. The Sparks and their opponents scored more than 159.5 points in 24 of 40 games last season. The average number of points in Los Angeles' matchups last season was 163.5, which is 4.0 more points than the over/under for this game. Sparks vs. Valkyries: Live streaming info & game time Game day: Friday, May 23, 2025 Friday, May 23, 2025 Game time: 10 p.m. ET 10 p.m. ET Stadium: Arena Arena TV channel: ION ION Live stream: Fubo (regional restrictions may apply) Watch this game on Fubo! (regional restrictions may apply)
