{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/6818a0d4eb737caf8ca3e31e/6ae6d852f6b38070e2b768fd?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"How the Valkyries Defeated Atlanta to Win Their First WNBA Championship","description":"<p>In the WNBA’s first-ever winner take all Game 7, the Golden State Valkyries defeated the Atlanta Dream — clinching their first championship in just their second year in existence. How did they do it? Zena Keita, Annie Costabile, and very special guest — Valkyries star, Kiah Stokes — break down what happened on both sides of the ball, from Finals MVP Gabby Williams’ historic night to how the pressure of “Valkatraz” kept Angel Reese to just 8 points; plus, the impact of the vibes inside Ballhalla on a Halloween that won’t soon be forgotten - and former Golden State Warriors center, Festus Ezeli, stops by to comment on the game.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>REFERENCES:</strong></p><p><br></p><p><u><a href=\"https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7742640/2026/10/31/wnba-finals-champion-valkyries-dream/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">How did the Golden State Valkyries make history, fast-track their way to WNBA title in 2 years?</a></u> by Annie Costabile and Brian Hamilton </p>","author_name":"The Athletic"}