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Yahoo
2 days ago
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- Yahoo
Fans In Disbelief After Shocking Object Delays WNBA Game
Fans In Disbelief After Shocking Object Delays WNBA Game originally appeared on The Spun. Just when you think you've seen it all in sports, something truly absurd happens. With that said, Tuesday night's game between the Golden State Valkyries and the Atlanta Dream was delayed because a fan chucked an object onto the court. We're not kidding. During the fourth quarter of the Valkyries-Dream game, a fan launched what appears to be a green sex toy from their seat. It nearly hit Golden State guard Veronica Burton as she was dribbling the ball. Thankfully, no one was harmed during this incident. The score was tied 75-75 when the toy landed on the court. Although the Valkyries and Dream were heading towards a nail-biting finish, WNBA officials and security had to pause the final minute of the game. Several players on the Dream, including Jordin Canada, were visibly shocked that this actually happened. After all, it's not often that an object like this brings a sporting event to a screeching halt. As for WNBA fans, they're trying to figure out how someone even snuck this object into Gateway Center Arena. "How did they even sneak that into the arena," one person asked. "Somebody threw a sex toy on the floor in the middle of a WNBA game. This is DIABOLICAL," another person wrote. "OK I needed the context as to how it got there. Thank you! Now it's even more hilarious," a third person commented. "Carrying this with you to a sporting event in itself is ridiculous," a social media user pointed out. "You can't make this up," another user wrote. "That's a first for the WNBA." Unfortunately for the Valkyries, their 77-75 win over the Dream was overshadowed by this incident. The WNBA will most likely have to release a statement on this fan's behavior. In the meantime, the sports world is unleashing its thoughts on this truly absurd situation. Fans In Disbelief After Shocking Object Delays WNBA Game first appeared on The Spun on Jul 30, 2025 This story was originally reported by The Spun on Jul 30, 2025, where it first appeared.
Fox Sports
6 days ago
- Sport
- Fox Sports
Sun face the Valkyries on 4-game slide
Associated Press Golden State Valkyries (11-12, 6-8 Western Conference) at Connecticut Sun (3-20, 2-7 Eastern Conference) Uncasville, Connecticut; Sunday, 1 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: Connecticut Sun heads into the matchup against Golden State Valkyries as losers of four in a row. The Sun are 2-9 on their home court. Connecticut has a 1-14 record in games decided by at least 10 points. The Valkyries are 3-8 on the road. Golden State is sixth in the Western Conference with 18.5 assists per game led by Veronica Burton averaging 5.3. Connecticut is shooting 39.8% from the field this season, 0.4 percentage points lower than the 40.2% Golden State allows to opponents. Golden State's 40.3% shooting percentage from the field this season is 6.3 percentage points lower than Connecticut has given up to its opponents (46.6%). The teams play for the second time this season. The Valkyries won the last matchup 87-63 on June 23, with Kayla Thornton scoring 21 points in the win. TOP PERFORMERS: Tina Charles is scoring 16.0 points per game with 5.8 rebounds and 1.7 assists for the Sun. Bria Hartley is averaging 11.6 points and 3.2 assists over the last 10 games. Burton is averaging 10.7 points and 5.3 assists for the Valkyries. Tiffany Hayes is averaging 2.4 made 3-pointers over the last 10 games. LAST 10 GAMES: Sun: 1-9, averaging 74.3 points, 32.2 rebounds, 15.9 assists, 7.1 steals and 4.4 blocks per game while shooting 39.2% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 89.7 points per game. Valkyries: 4-6, averaging 80.0 points, 36.8 rebounds, 19.2 assists, 4.9 steals and 2.1 blocks per game while shooting 41.0% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 77.4 points. INJURIES: Sun: None listed. Valkyries: Kayla Thornton: out for season (knee). ___ The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.
USA Today
12-07-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Valkyries vs. Aces odds, tips and betting trends - 7/12/2025
A game after posting 21 points in an 80-61 victory over the Fever, Veronica Burton leads the Golden State Valkyries (10-9) on the road against the Las Vegas Aces (9-11) on Saturday, July 12, 2025. It will tip at 4 p.m. ET on CBS. Golden State defeated Indiana 80-61 on the road last time out, and were led by Burton (21 PTS, 8 REB, 6 AST, 54.5 FG%, 5-6 from 3PT) and Kayla Thornton (18 PTS, 8 REB, 26.7 FG%, 4-10 from 3PT). In its previous game, Las Vegas fell to Washington 70-68 on the road, with Jewell Loyd (20 PTS, 2 STL, 46.2 FG%, 2-7 from 3PT) and Chelsea Gray (13 PTS, 7 REB, 3 BLK, 60.0 FG%) leading the way. Get ready for this matchup with everything you need to know about Saturday's WNBA action. Watch this game on Paramount+! Golden State Valkyries vs. Las Vegas Aces odds and betting lines WNBA odds courtesy of BetMGM Sportsbook. Odds updated Saturday at 6:07 a.m. ET. For a full list of sports betting odds, access USA TODAY Sports Betting Scores Odds Hub. Valkyries moneyline insights Aces moneyline insights Valkyries vs. Aces: Game time and info Watch this game on Paramount+!
USA Today
11-07-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Aces vs. Valkyries odds, tips and betting trends - 7/12/2025
The Golden State Valkyries (10-9) travel to face the Las Vegas Aces (9-11) after Veronica Burton put up 21 points in the Valkyries' 80-61 win over the Fever. The matchup airs on CBS at 4 p.m. ET on Saturday, July 12, 2025. Las Vegas fell to Washington 70-68 on the road in its last game. Its top scorers were Jewell Loyd (20 PTS, 2 STL, 46.2 FG%, 2-7 from 3PT) and Chelsea Gray (13 PTS, 7 REB, 3 BLK, 60.0 FG%). In its most recent game, Golden State beat Indiana, 80-61, on the road. Its top performers were Burton (21 PTS, 8 REB, 6 AST, 54.5 FG%, 5-6 from 3PT) and Kayla Thornton (18 PTS, 8 REB, 26.7 FG%, 4-10 from 3PT). To prepare for this matchup, here's what you need to prepare for Saturday's action. Watch this game on Paramount+! Las Vegas Aces vs. Golden State Valkyries odds and betting lines WNBA odds courtesy of BetMGM Sportsbook. Odds updated Friday at 6:06 p.m. ET. For a full list of sports betting odds, access USA TODAY Sports Betting Scores Odds Hub. Aces moneyline insights Valkyries moneyline insights Aces vs. Valkyries: Game time and info Watch this game on Paramount+!
Winnipeg Free Press
11-07-2025
- Sport
- Winnipeg Free Press
Burton leads Golden State against Las Vegas after 21-point showing
Golden State Valkyries (10-9, 5-5 Western Conference) at Las Vegas Aces (9-11, 4-6 Western Conference) Las Vegas; Saturday, 4 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: Golden State Valkyries visits the Las Vegas Aces after Veronica Burton scored 21 points in the Valkyries' 80-61 victory over the Indiana Fever. The Aces have gone 4-6 against Western Conference opponents. Las Vegas is sixth in the Western Conference with 7.7 offensive rebounds per game led by NaLyssa Smith averaging 1.7. The Valkyries are 5-5 in Western Conference play. Golden State ranks second in the Western Conference with 9.6 offensive rebounds per game led by Temi Fagbenle averaging 2.3. Las Vegas' average of 8.4 made 3-pointers per game this season is only 0.7 fewer made shots on average than the 9.1 per game Golden State allows. Golden State's 40.4% shooting percentage from the field this season is 3.8 percentage points lower than Las Vegas has given up to its opponents (44.2%). The two teams match up for the second time this season. The Valkyries defeated the Aces 95-68 in their last matchup on June 7. Kayla Thornton led the Valkyries with 22 points, and A'ja Wilson led the Aces with 17 points. TOP PERFORMERS: Chelsea Gray is averaging 12.7 points and 4.3 assists for the Aces. Wilson is averaging 20.7 points, 8.7 rebounds, 3.3 assists, 1.7 steals and 2.4 blocks over the last 10 games. Monique Billings is averaging 8.2 points and 5.1 rebounds for the Valkyries. Thornton is averaging 16.4 points over the last 10 games. LAST 10 GAMES: Aces: 4-6, averaging 77.2 points, 32.7 rebounds, 17.4 assists, 5.6 steals and 4.8 blocks per game while shooting 42.4% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 78.7 points per game. Valkyries: 6-4, averaging 79.9 points, 37.4 rebounds, 18.6 assists, 6.1 steals and 2.8 blocks per game while shooting 41.6% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 73.9 points. INJURIES: Aces: A'ja Wilson: out (wrist), Cheyenne Parker-Tyus: out (personal). Valkyries: None listed. ___ The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.
