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10/10/2026

THE Golden State Valkyries ARE HEADED TO THE WNBA FINALS! 🏀

The Golden State Valkyries just swept the defending champion Las Vegas Las Vegas Aces to earn the first WNBA Finals appearance in franchise history.

And they did it in style.

🏀 GAME 1: Gabby Williams posted 25 points, 11 rebounds and 5 assists in a 71–60 win.

🔥 GAME 2: Veronica Burton hit the go-ahead three with 41 seconds left as Golden State survived an 83–81 thriller.

⏱️ GAME 3: After a late rally forced overtime, the Valkyries outscored Las Vegas 16–6 in the extra period to close out an 87–77 win. Kayla Thornton led the team with 18 points.

Now, the Valkyries turn their attention to the Atlanta Dream, who swept the New York New York Liberty to reach the Finals themselves.

📆 GAME 1 — SAT OCT 17th (12:30 pm) LET’S GO, VALKYRIES! 💜

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09/12/2026

⚾️ San Diego Padres × San Francisco Giants ARE IN THE BAY.

The San Diego Padres are in San Francisco for a three-game series against the Giants at Oracle Park.

📍 Oracle Park | San Francisco, CA

🗓️ Friday, Sept. 11 @7:15 PM PT
🗓️ Saturday, Sept. 12 @1:05 PM PT
🗓️ Sunday, Sept. 13 @4:20 PM PT

Three games. One weekend. Swipe for the full schedule. ⚾️🌉

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09/04/2026

Introducing our latest resource: “Why LinkedIn is a Must-Use for Athletes.” 🏀📈

In today’s sports world, LinkedIn is more than just a platform – it’s a game-changer for athletes. 🚀 Whether you’re gearing up for a pro career or navigating new opportunities, LinkedIn empowers you to connect, showcase, and excel.

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• Level Up Your Network: Connect with industry leaders, fellow athletes, and mentors who shape your path.
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08/30/2026

The WNBA playoffs are coming…🏆🏀

As we head toward the postseason, here’s our reminder:

FOCUS ON THE BASKETBALL !!

The top of the standings is LOADED. The minnesotalynx leads at 31–8, the Golden State Valkyries sits second at 28–11, and the Las Vegas Aces, Indiana Fever and Atlanta Dream are all right there.

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08/27/2026

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08/27/2026

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08/21/2026

08/21/2026

⚾️ MLB ALL-STAR GAME IS COMING TO SAN FRANCISCO IN 2028

MLB ⚾ has announced that the San Francisco San Francisco Giants will host the 2028 All-Star Game at Oracle Park on July 12, 2028.

The week will also include the Major League Baseball Draft and other All-Star Week events throughout the Bay Area’s
This will be the third time the San Francisco Giants Giants have hosted the All-Star Game, following previous games in 1961 and 2007.

📍 Oracle Park
📅 July 12, 2028
⚾️ San Francisco Giants

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08/21/2026

🚨 THE WNBA ALL-STAR IS COMING TO THE BAY.

The WNBA has announced that the Golden State Golden State Valkyries and the San Francisco Bay Area will host AT&T WNBA All-Star 2027 … marking the first time the league’s premier midseason event will be held in the region.

📍 Chase Center | San Francisco
📅 Saturday, July 31, 2027

The weekend lineup:

🏀 WNBA Shooting Stars
🎯 State Farm WNBA 3-Point Contest
📍 WNBA Live presented by AWS at Moscone Center
🌉 Community events + fan experiences across the Bay Area

The 2027 WNBA All-Star Game will air Saturday, July 31 at 8:30 p.m. ET on , with Friday night festivities airing July 30 at 8 p.m. ET on ESPN

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08/18/2026

⚾️ MLB ALL-STAR GAME IS COMING TO SAN FRANCISCO IN 2028

Major League Baseball has announced that the San Francisco San Francisco Giants will host the 2028 All-Star Game at Oracle Park on July 12, 2028.

The week will also include the Major League Baseball Draft and other All-Star Week events throughout the Bay Area.

This will be the third time the Giants have hosted the All-Star Game, following previous games in 1961 and 2007.

📍 Oracle Park
📅 July 12, 2028
⚾️ San Francisco Giants

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