WNBA Finals conclude with Valkyries' historic championship win
Summary
The Golden State Valkyries won their first WNBA championship in their second season, defeating the Dream 68-63 in Game 7, a series marked by both teams leaving the court during the national anthem before all seven games.
How coverage differs
Left outlets celebrate the Valkyries' championship and leadership, while right outlets focus on player protests during the national anthem throughout the WNBA Finals.
- Left: Valkyries achieve historic WNBA championship in only second season Left-leaning outlets celebrate the Golden State Valkyries' historic first WNBA championship in only their second season, emphasizing the team's rapid success and the significance of Gabby Williams' leadership in their 68-63 Game 7 victory over the Dream.
- Center: Valkyries secure WNBA championship in thrilling Game 7 victory Center outlets report on the Golden State Valkyries' WNBA championship win, detailing their 68-63 victory over the Dream in Game 7 and noting that Gabby Williams led the team to their first title in just their second season.
- Right: Former NBA player praises WNBA players, criticizes league leadership Right-leaning outlets focus on the controversy surrounding players leaving the court during the national anthem before all seven games of the WNBA Finals, highlighting criticism from figures like Enes Kanter Freedom directed at league leadership for not addressing the issue.