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Valkyries stars tells fans to ‘call in sick’ for Game 6 as early WNBA Finals tipoff sparks fan reaction
Fox News • • general
Key Points:
- Game 6 of the WNBA Finals between the Atlanta Dream and Golden State Valkyries has been rescheduled to 12:30 p.m. ET on Thursday to allow State Farm Arena time to prepare for an NBA game that evening, resulting in a 9:30 a.m. PT start in California.
- Despite the early tipoff, Valkyries fans remain committed to supporting their team, which leads the series 3-2, with many planning to attend watch parties or gather outside Chase Center’s viewing area.
- Some fans and commentators criticized the scheduling, arguing that the women’s league deserves primetime slots, while others humorously suggested calling in sick to watch the game.
- The Valkyries and their coaching staff are focusing on controlling what they can amid the scheduling challenges, with players expressing confidence that the team will adapt to the earlier start.
- The series has drawn record ratings and strong fan engagement, with the Valkyries selling out every home game since their expansion last year, highlighting growing interest in women’s basketball.
