American pro basketball team in the WNBA; four-time champions in four years?
A wave of court rulings on prediction markets, led by Kalshi, has put federal and state regulators at odds. The Ninth Circuit has ruled Nevada may apply its gaming laws to Kalshi’s sports-event contracts, a decision echoed by other circuits as litigation intensifies. The Supreme Court is likely to weigh in as cases diverge.
Investors are recalibrating portfolios as fresh data and ongoing policy updates push markets toward new equilibria. Experts say the changes will shape asset valuations, inflation expectations, and risk appetite in the near term.
Golden State has advanced to the WNBA semifinals after a 77-73 win over Dallas, completing a three-game series comeback. Gabby Williams led a late surge, while A’ja Wilson dropped 36 in the Aces’ win to reach the semis. Both teams eye a title with cross-state playoffs heating up.
Natalie Nakase has led the Golden State Valkyries to a history-making 2025 season and is set to coach Game 1 of the WNBA semifinals against the Las Vegas Aces, after experiencing a medical episode on the court. She finished the game, is undergoing further monitoring, and will coach Sunday as the team pursues the title.
The Golden State Valkyries have won their first WNBA championship, defeating the Atlanta Dream 68-63 in Game 7. Gabby Williams leads with 30 points in the second half and earns Finals MVP as the franchise becomes the fastest to claim a title by an expansion team. Natalie Nakase spearheads the win after guiding a roster built without stars to the top of the league.
Tom Brady has departed Birmingham City Football Club after three years as a minority owner and advisory board chair, with the club top of the Championship on 29 points from 15 games. The club did not disclose reasons for his departure.