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Marisa Ingemi is a women's sports writer based in California. She can also be read in the Los Angeles Times, The IX, Her Hoop Stats and more.
Game stories
Aug 24, 2026
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Golden State played close to four quarters in their first-ever win against the Lynx.
Aug 22, 2026
5 min read
Why are the Valkyries starters struggling in games while the bench is the best in the league? Looking at the numbers for an explanation.
Q&A
Aug 21, 2026
3 min read
This week's mailbag has a lot of questions about the playoffs
Aug 20, 2026
Yes, Minnesota is really good, but the Valkyries are so much better than a season ago. So what's the deal?
The Valkyries have still never defeated the Lynx, and the gap appeared obvious on Wednesday.
Reading List
Aug 19, 2026
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The must-read stories this week about the Valkyries, WNBA and all women's sports.
The IX Sports
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In just over a year since she joined the Valkyries, Kaila Charles has continued to evolve.
Aug 18, 2026
The Valkyries owner doesn't see any signs of slowing down.
Breaking news
The midsummer marquee WNBA event is coming to the Bay Area
Aug 17, 2026
The Valkyries have a 100% success rate making the playoffs in franchise history
Exclusive
Aug 16, 2026
What does it actually look like when the end of the bench practices?
Aug 13, 2026
Tiffany Hayes had her best game as a Valkyrie and without Kiah Stokes, the young front court did what it had to against Chicago
This week's reading list has a ton of great stuff from those covering the Valkyries and more throughout the WNBA.
Aug 12, 2026
The 14-year veteran is having some of the most fun she's ever had on the court.
Aug 10, 2026
We don't know how long -- or if -- Kiah Stokes will be out. But in the stretch run, what can we expect from the front court anyway?
Aug 8, 2026
Veronica Burton's "leadership took a huge step" in franchise-record team assist game.
Mission Local
Aug 7, 2026
How the 27-year-old is finding what works for her as one of the Valkyries first-ever developmental players
Aug 5, 2026
The Valkyries are back from the break and women's baseball is happening for real
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The Valkyries went 2-0 this week against the Tempo, and Thornton's season-high scoring helped
Aug 2, 2026
Golden State didn't make a move, and they probably didn't need to at an overall slow trade deadline in the WNBA.
Jul 31, 2026
This week's mailbag is highly focused on the upcoming WNBA trade deadline and the Valkyries role in it.
Jul 30, 2026
What should the Valkyries do on Sunday? Looking over every realistic option at the WNBA trade deadline.
Valkyries allow a season-high 43 free throws to Phoenix while Gabby Williams sits out, two players foul out.
Jul 29, 2026
This week's reading list looks at the Valkyries at the break, the start of WPBL season and some softball.
Can the second-year guard make a play for the award?
