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ESPN Apologizes for Missing Valkyries in WNBA Predictions
ESPN clarifies WNBA championship predictions after Kiah Stokes calls out network for snubbing Golden State Valkyries.
In brief
ESPN clarifies WNBA championship predictions after Kiah Stokes calls out network for snubbing Golden State Valkyries. ESPN apologized for listing Golden State Valkyries as sixth in WNBA title predictions when they were actually title favorites by August 10. Originally reported by EssentiallySports.
Kiah Stokes' Championship Shirt
Stokes wore a shirt showing ESPN's July 26 WNBA title predictions where Valkyries were sixth.
ESPN's Apology Post
ESPN posted an apology on X saying Valkyries were title favorites by August 10 after being sixth on July 26 predictions.
Valkyries' Championship Status
ESPN's WNBA Power Index shows Valkyries with 100% chance of winning Finals after championship victory.
Prediction Ranking
Indiana Fever led at 24%, Las Vegas Aces at 23%, Minnesota Lynx at 16%, New York Liberty at 15%, Atlanta Dream at 13%.
Valkyries' Championship Record
Valkyries won four championships with no All-WNBA player, a first for a champion.
What Happens Next
Valkyries face money and star power decisions after finishing with $3.2 million guaranteed for 2027.
In short
ESPN apologized for listing Golden State Valkyries as sixth in WNBA title predictions when they were actually title favorites by August 10.
