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WNBA Finals Game 7: Dream vs Valkyries for First Title

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In Short: The Atlanta Dream and Golden State Valkyries will battle in the first Game 7 in WNBA Finals history, with both teams seeking their first championship title.

The Atlanta Dream and Golden State Valkyries will battle in the first Game 7 in WNBA Finals history, with both teams seeking their first championship title. ESPN reports that the series returns to Chase Center on Halloween for the decisive game, set for ET Saturday.

ESPN notes that Golden State is 2-1 at Ballhalla this series, most recently winning Game 5 here Monday night. The Dream responded with a strong Game 6 victory in Atlanta, evening the series at 3-3.

Michael Voepel, Alexa Philippou, and Kendra Andrews will provide live analysis and highlights throughout the game, ESPN adds.

Angel Reese, the youngest player in WNBA history to record 30+ points and 15+ rebounds in a Finals game, led the Dream with 30 points and 16 rebounds in Game 6, according to WNBA. She also became the third player ever to achieve this feat in a Finals game.

The WNBA moved to a best-of-seven format for the Finals last season, but Las Vegas won in a sweep, ESPN reports. This year's series has been more competitive, with the Dream forcing a Game 7.

Texas Tech's football team dominated Colorado in a 29-7 victory, controlling the game on the ground with 181 rushing yards and no turnovers, Bleacherreport notes. Isaac Wilson struggled in his starting debut as quarterback.

The ICC Women’s T20 World Cup, World Team Table Tennis Championships, and inaugural Nations Championships Finals are among the highlights for the coming weeks, Sportonspec reports.

India retained the Asian Games 2026 gold medal in cricket, defeating Pakistan at Korogi Sports Park in Nisshin. Indian opener Abhishek Sharma smashed 61 runs off 28 balls, including three fours and seven sixes, at a strike rate of 217.85, Crictracker adds.

In boxing, 'The Towering Inferno' delivered a last-second knockout over the Albanian in a 154-pound title fight in Las Vegas, stopping him with a left hand with only one second remaining in the final round, Mmamania reports.

Background

What's confirmed

• The Atlanta Dream and Golden State Valkyries will battle in the first Game 7 in WNBA Finals history, with both teams seeking their first championship title. ESPN reports that the series returns to Chase Center on Halloween for the decisive game, set for ET Saturday.
• ESPN notes that Golden State is 2-1 at Ballhalla this series, most recently winning Game 5 here Monday night. The Dream responded with a strong Game 6 victory in Atlanta, evening the series at 3-3.
• Michael Voepel, Alexa Philippou, and Kendra Andrews will provide live analysis and highlights throughout the game, ESPN adds.
• Angel Reese, the youngest player in WNBA history to record 30+ points and 15+ rebounds in a Finals game, led the Dream with 30 points and 16 rebounds in Game 6, according to WNBA. She also became the third player ever to achieve this feat in a Finals game.
• The WNBA moved to a best-of-seven format for the Finals last season, but Las Vegas won in a sweep, ESPN reports. This year's series has been more competitive, with the Dream forcing a Game 7.
• Texas Tech's football team dominated Colorado in a 29-7 victory, controlling the game on the ground with 181 rushing yards and no turnovers, Bleacherreport notes. Isaac Wilson struggled in his starting debut as quarterback.
• The ICC Women’s T20 World Cup, World Team Table Tennis Championships, and inaugural Nations Championships Finals are among the highlights for the coming weeks, Sportonspec reports.
• India retained the Asian Games 2026 gold medal in cricket, defeating Pakistan at Korogi Sports Park in Nisshin. Indian opener Abhishek Sharma smashed 61 runs off 28 balls, including three fours and seven sixes, at a strike rate of 217.85, Crictracker adds.
• In boxing, 'The Towering Inferno' delivered a last-second knockout over the Albanian in a 154-pound title fight in Las Vegas, stopping him with a left hand with only one second remaining in the final round, Mmamania reports.

What's still developing

• Texas Tech went into Boulder and walked away with a 29-7 win, completely shutting down the Buffs' offense after allowing a touchdown on the game's opening drive.
• But Texas Tech was able to control the game on the ground (181 rushing yards), didn't turn the ball over once and actually converted their field-goal attempts.
• Here's a look at the game's key stats It was a rough starting debut for Isaac Wilson, who took over at quarterback this week after Julian Lewis struggled.
• Sometimes games are won and sometimes they are lost.
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• Download the WNBA App for game highlights and exclusive behind-the-scenes footage.
• The evening concluded with a rematch of the 2026 Western Conference finals between the San Antonio Spurs and the Oklahoma City Thunder.
• Five months after defeating Oklahoma City in Game 7 to reach the NBA Finals, San Antonio welcomed its Western Conference rival in another battle.
• UNSTOPPABLE ABHI! ⚡ Abhishek Sharma brings up a stunning 20-ball fifty with a six as India are building up the lead against Pakistan! 🔥 Watch Pakistan vs India in the 20th Asian Games Gold Medal Match, LIVE NOW on Sony Sports Network TV channels & Sony LIV.… pic.twitter.com/v6Ig2hxV6e Tilak Varma clearly enjoys batting against Pakistan.

Sources

• Espnlink
• Qctimeslink
• Bleacherreportlink
• Sportonspeclink
• Mmamanialink
• Wnbalink
• Espnlink
• Crictrackerlink
• Warpbeatlink
• Heavylink
• WarpBeat — background on Atlanta Dream Even Series with Golden State Valkyries in WNBA Finals Game 6 link
• WarpBeat — background on Valkyries clinch the title or Dream stay alive? Previewing Game 6 of the WNBA Finals link
• Rosalina Lee — video link