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Pueng Vongs/Bay Area women's sports
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Mercury News editor on Bay Area women's sports.
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VB is the ultimate two-way player #valkyries
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Valkyries guard Veronica Burton named to WNBA all-defensive second team
Golden State Valkyries: Veronica Burton named to all-defensive second team
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October 8, 2025 at 8:25 PM
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Back to where it all began. #wnba @wgoldenstate.bsky.social www.mercurynews.com/2025/09/17/v...
Valkyries take playoff game to San Jose, where women’s hoops has plenty of history
The San Jose Lasers were part of the American Basketball League in the 1990s, a competitor of the WNBA
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September 17, 2025 at 6:16 PM
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Breaking and heartbreaking @bayfc.bsky.social #nwsl #bayfc www.mercurynews.com/2025/09/02/b...
Bay FC’s acclaimed striker leaves for Saudi Arabia’s Al Hilal
The two-time Ballon d’Or finalist arrived at Bay FC from Barcelona last Feburary about a month ahead of the team’s first-ever game.
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September 2, 2025 at 7:00 PM
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#BayFC making a playoff push! #nwsl
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Bay FC adds former USC star defender for remainder of season
Bay FC acquired rookie Brooklyn Courtnall on loan from the North Carolina Courage for the final two months of the NWSL season
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August 28, 2025 at 7:40 PM
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LPGA Tour returning to Bay Area for Founders Cup in Menlo Park trib.al/GvHHbw2
LPGA Tour returning to Bay Area for Founders Cup in Menlo Park
The LPGA’s Founders Cup will be played in the Bay Area starting in 2026, and the two most recent winners have area ties: Concord’s Yealimi Noh won this year’s event after Stanford…
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August 26, 2025 at 8:35 PM
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#Valkyries and #Mercury rematch of chippy game Tuesday! #wnba www.mercurynews.com/2025/08/22/v...
Mercury coach defends rookie before rematch with Valkyries: “I don’t think Mo is a dirty player”
Valkyries vs. Mercury: Natalie Nakase criticized Monique Akoa Makani after she fouled Golden State guard Veronica Burton during the team’s game on Tuesday
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August 23, 2025 at 1:03 AM
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Bay FC is about to make history on Saturday. Tickets are going fast! #nwsl www.mercurynews.com/2025/08/21/h...
How Bay FC convinced NWSL to agree to record-breaking game at Oracle Park
More than 35,000 tickets have been sold for Bay FC’s game Saturday against the Washington Spirit at the SF Giants’ waterfront ballpark.
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August 21, 2025 at 6:41 PM
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Get the latest on the Valks, sign up for our new #Valkyries newsletter! signups.medianewsgroup.com?site=mercury...
August 19, 2025 at 5:27 PM
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Surprise guest at (Steph) Curry camp in the South Bay! #wnba #nba #uconnwbb
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UConn’s Azzi Fudd stops by Steph Curry camp, praises Valkyries guard Chen: “So proud of Kaitlyn”
Azzi Fudd on the Valkyries while at Steph Curry’s camp: ‘They’ve really blown everyone’s expectations out of the water’
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August 15, 2025 at 4:32 PM
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VB put on a show against her former team! #wnba www.mercurynews.com/2025/08/13/v...
Valkyries takeaways: Veronica Burton sets franchise record in thriller vs. Mystics
Veronica Burton dominates on the road, Zandalasini scores a career-high in points as Valkyries win third straight.
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August 14, 2025 at 8:26 PM
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What do we think of Vi? @wgoldenstate.bsky.social www.mercurynews.com/2025/08/12/v...
Valkyries unveil their bespectacled mascot, with a tie to Norse mythology
At halftime of their game against the Connecticut Sun Monday night, the Valkyries unveiled Violet, a bustling purple raven, to delighted fans.
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August 12, 2025 at 7:20 PM
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#Valkyries get it done on the road. Back at #Ballhalla Wednesday! #wnba
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Analysis: Valkyries kept playoff hopes alive with successful road trip
Here’s what worked and what didn’t during the Valkyries’ five-game road trip.
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August 4, 2025 at 8:27 PM
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Tough match. @bayfc.bsky.social #nwsl www.mercurynews.com/2025/08/03/b...
‘It hurts’: Bay FC fumbles a big win as Houston ruins Taylor Huff’s first goal with late equalizer
As Bay FC tries to chase down a playoff spot, its inability to finish games is jeopardizing its bid to make a second straight playoff appearance in the club’s sophomore season.
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August 3, 2025 at 4:01 PM
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The deets on #WNBA All-Star weekend, including who's subbing for injured Caitlin Clark in the 3-point contest. www.mercurynews.com/2025/07/18/h...
How to watch WNBA All-Star events: 3-point contest, skills challenge and game
The Bay Area will be well represented in this weekend’s WNBA All-Star events including the 3-point contest, skills challenge and the game itself.
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July 18, 2025 at 4:58 PM
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Heartbreaker! #Valkyries get another tough call. #wnba www.mercurynews.com/2025/07/15/i...
‘I’m just asking for consistency’: Natalie Nakase rips referees after Valkyries lose on late free throw
Valkyries coach Natalie Nakase blasts referees after losing to Phoenix Mercury on late free throw
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July 15, 2025 at 4:42 PM
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More on the decision to give up popular guard Vanlooooooo. #valkyries #wnba www.mercurynews.com/2025/07/02/i...
‘It was heartbreaking’: Why Valkyries moved on from Julie Vanloo after EuroBasket stint
After skipping Belgium’s EuroBasket celebration to return to the Bay Area, Julie Vanloo was waived by the Golden State Valkyries
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July 2, 2025 at 10:10 PM
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More #Valkyries' news. #wnba @wgoldenstate.bsky.social www.mercurynews.com/2025/06/30/g...
Golden State Valkyries waive Julie Vanloo, others as roster shuffle continues
More roster moves are expected this week with EuroBasket departures set to return to team
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June 30, 2025 at 10:01 PM
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Breaking #Valkyries news: www.mercurynews.com/2025/06/30/g... #wnba
Golden State Valkyries waive Chloe Bibby, Bree Hall
More roster moves are expected this week with EuroBasket departures set to return to team
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June 30, 2025 at 9:46 PM
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#Valkyries are the hottest ticket in town, the league... www.mercurynews.com/2025/06/29/g... #wnba @wgoldenstate.bsky.social
Hear them roar: Valkyries are WNBA’s hottest ticket and Bay Area fan base can’t get enough
The expansion Golden State Valkyries have sold out every game they have played at Chase Center — better known as Ballhalla — and are already the WNBA’s most valuable franchise.
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June 29, 2025 at 4:22 PM
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Valks overcome the art of Angel Reese. www.mercurynews.com/2025/06/28/a... #wnba @wgoldenstate.bsky.social
Angel Reese’s ‘MeBounds’ phenomenon takes center stage in Valkyries win
Angel Reese, the WNBA’s leading rebounder, grabs 18 boards and scores 17 points against Valkyries
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June 28, 2025 at 2:27 PM
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Bright spot in tight loss: Money Martin sets personal record. #wnba @wgoldenstate.bsky.social www.mercurynews.com/2025/06/26/i...
‘It just feels good to knock down shots’: Valkyries’ Kate Martin finds her moment in loss to Liberty
Golden State Valkyries: Kate Martin has career night vs. New York Liberty
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June 26, 2025 at 7:37 PM
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Kaitlyn Chen making her case. #wnba @wgoldenstate.bsky.social www.mercurynews.com/2025/06/25/k...
Kaitlyn Chen embracing return to Valkyries, hoping to stick around for good
Golden State Valkyries: How Kaitlyn Chen is trying to maximize her extended minutes
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June 26, 2025 at 12:18 AM
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Breaking Caitlin Clark news #wnba @wgoldenstate.bsky.social #caitlinclark www.mercurynews.com/2025/06/13/c...
Caitlin Clark set to return as game vs. Valkyries in San Francisco nears
Caitlin Clark is expected to be in the lineup Saturday when the Indiana Fever host the reigning WNBA champion New York Liberty
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June 13, 2025 at 8:12 PM
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Next college hoop star is from San Jose. #mitty www.mercurynews.com/2025/06/12/b...
Bay Area girls basketball superstar McKenna Woliczko of Archbishop Mitty releases top four college choices
The Archbishop Mitty hooper, who has been recovering from a torn ACL since January, has remained busy with official visits and released her top four college choices on Thursday.
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June 12, 2025 at 7:34 PM
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#Valkyries are on a roll! www.mercurynews.com/2025/06/10/w... #wnba
What we learned from the Valkyries’ overtime win over the Sparks
Golden State Valkyries: What we learned from Monday’s overtime win over the Los Angeles Sparks
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June 10, 2025 at 7:28 PM