WNBA Finals Game 6
Why it is trending in America today
Dream and Valkyries leave floor during anthem at WNBA Finals Game 6
WNBA Finals Game 6 is trending because the Atlanta Dream and Golden State Valkyries left the floor before the national anthem at the game, which was played in Atlanta. The walkout drew sharp criticism, and the game's early afternoon start also drew complaints.
The background
ATLANTA, Oct. 29 — The Atlanta Dream and the Golden State Valkyries have walked off the court before the national anthem in every Finals game so far, including Game 6, the sixth straight game. Ten-year-old Heiress Harris, daughter of the rapper T.I., was set to sing the anthem before Game 6.
Former Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham said on a podcast that she takes pride in being an American citizen and in standing for the anthem. Former President Donald Trump has urged fans to boycott the league over the anthem routines. The Game 6 tip-off was set for 12:30 p.m., a time that also drew complaints. The Valkyries led the best-of-seven series 3-2 going into the game.
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Key facts
- The Dream and the Valkyries left the court before the national anthem at Game 6 in Atlanta.
- This was the sixth straight Finals game in which both teams skipped the anthem on the floor.
- Heiress Harris, age 10, was scheduled to sing the anthem.
- The Valkyries led the series 3-2 before Game 6.
- Game 6 started at 12:30 p.m., and several outlets criticized the time.
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Trend data
WNBA Finals Game 6 started trending in the US on Oct 29, 12:10 PM EDT, reaching about 2K+ Google searches. 9 news outlets covered it in our feed, including ESPN, Yahoo Sports, USA Today. The earliest report we found came from ESPN at Oct 28, 4:53 PM EDT.