Valkyries, Dream continue to snub anthem at WNBA Finals as Vance calls protest ‘disgraceful’
Players of the Golden State Valkyries and the Atlanta Dream continue to protest the National Anthem during the WNBA Finals. As Game 3 of the Finals was set to begin on Wednesday night, players from both teams were seen walking back to the locker room just before the National Anth.

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- Published: Oct 22, 2026, 1:50 AM UTC
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