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The best two words in sports: GAME SEVEN. The 2026 WNBA Finals is heading back to Golden State for a winner-take-all Game 7 on Saturday.
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A Game 7 stresses the home team most. Good news is, the next game is on Halloween, and the Golden State Valkyries can go as a team actually ready to win a finals game, writes @_Brian_Hamilton. Read more, for free: nyti.ms/4zoO7s8
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PMers: With Ernie Johnson conducting, “Inside the NBA” changed what a sports studio show could be. Johnson said Wednesday that this will be his last year hosting the show, after 37 years. He’s the best to ever do it. Free to read, in @TheAthletic: nytimes.com/athletic/7732953…
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With a 12:30 p.m. ET start time and an 8 p.m. NBA game slated for later in the day, the get-out time for Game 6 of the WNBA Finals was 4 p.m., with the league pushing it to 4:30 p.m. if the Valkyries had won the championship.
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We're LIVE in 30 with @talkhoops and @Kofie talking NBA injuries + surprising teams. Hop in the chat at 4:00 pm PT / 7:00 pm ET to ask questions to the crew and stick around til 4:20 PT / 7:20 ET to say hey to @sam_amick youtube.com/live/k1EX1WzzbjQ
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The banners fly in the streets of Milwaukee: “Win Our Way.” The slogan is a point of pride. That the city’s baseball team runs differently. That it plays differently. That there is no mistaking its identity, and no mistaking its success. Few organizations regenerate like the Brewers do, writes @Ken_Rosenthal. And they do it year after year. Here's how: nyti.ms/3WbJIKo
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From @TheAthletic: Is posting a faster marathon time on Strava rather than your official race result considered cheating? An online watchdog group is exposing runners over discrepancies in their times, but some athletes say they've faced harassment. nyti.ms/4A1pxNQ
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Who knows when the next MLB Opening Day will be, but why let that stop our fun? Our staff ranked all 30 teams entering the offseason, based upon how they stack up once free agents are removed from the rosters. Read more: nyti.ms/4yPkmiW
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The Detroit Red Wings are suspending Dylan Larkin without pay, the team announced Thursday, in response to news that Larkin will sit out the team’s games as he awaits a trade. More details from @m_bultman: nytimes.com/athletic/7736677…
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NEWS: The PWHL's minimum player salary will increase from around $38,000 to $42,000 for the upcoming season, and to $52,500 by 2030-31, according to an email obtained by The Athletic. This story will be updated (and is unlocked to read): nytimes.com/athletic/7736753…
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From @TheAthletic: Long-distance running doesn’t necessarily have to be a lonely experience. In fact, it can lead to love. Before this weekend’s New York City Marathon, we spoke to five couples who all found more than a running partner. nyti.ms/3WdmVxI
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From @TheAthletic: The Atlanta Dream have forced a Game 7 in the 2026 WNBA Finals, defeating the Golden State Valkyries 80-69 in a Game 6 matinee. nyti.ms/4f2pbOG
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Despite the early tipoff in Atlanta for Game 6 of the WNBA Finals, the stars showed out ⭐
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Angel Reese stops to sign shoes, posters, hats and tshirts after helping lead the Dream to a 80-69 Game 6 win.
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We see you @sportsiren 🏄
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The Atlanta Dream are ready for Game 7 🎉
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Game 7. Ballhalla.
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