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Riley Gaines wants anthem skippers barred from Olympics as WNBA Finals stand at 1-1

Fox News reports the Dream and Valkyries skipped the anthem before Games 1 and 2 of the WNBA Finals, and Riley Gaines says such players should lose Team USA Olympic eligibility.

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Riley Gaines says players from the Atlanta Dream and Golden State Valkyries who skip the national anthem before WNBA Finals games should lose eligibility for Team USA's Olympic roster, according to Fox News.

Fox News reports both teams were absent for the anthem before Game 1 and again before Game 2. It says the league's rulebook requires players to stand and line up for it. Fox News also reports the teams left the court before the anthem in Game 2.

Fox News says the Dream and Valkyries have not explained the absences to its sister outlet OutKick. It reports that the WNBA has not commented on enforcement or on what it expected for Game 2. Fox News also says the NBA has not answered OutKick's questions.

On the court, the Dream beat the Valkyries 79-65 in Game 2 and tied the best-of-seven series at 1-1. Angel Reese scored 30 points and had 16 rebounds, according to Fox News. Al Jazeera also reports her 30 points. BBC News says it was the Dream's first win in a WNBA Finals game.

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  1. Fox NewsWNBA silent after Finals teams skip national anthem despite rule requiring players to stand and line upMon, Oct 19, 7:09 AM EDT
  2. Fox NewsDream and Valkyries skip national anthem again in WNBA Finals Game 2 despite rulebook requirementMon, Oct 19, 8:45 PM EDT
  3. Al JazeeraAngel Reese scores 30 as Dream stun Valkyries to go level in WNBA FinalsMon, Oct 19, 11:13 PM EDT
  4. BBC NewsReese stars as Dream win first WNBA Finals matchTue, Oct 20, 2:24 AM EDT
  5. Fox NewsAngel Reese dominates Game 2 as Atlanta Dream even WNBA Finals against Golden State ValkyriesTue, Oct 20, 5:55 AM EDT
  6. Fox NewsOutKick readers blast WNBA players for hiding during Finals national anthemTue, Oct 20, 1:56 PM EDT
  7. Fox NewsNBA stays silent on WNBA Finals teams skipping the national anthem before Games 1 and 2Wed, Oct 21, 12:55 PM EDT
  8. Fox NewsWNBA anthem controversy sparks calls to bar players who don't stand from Team USA's Olympic rosterWed, Oct 21, 5:00 PM EDT
  9. Fox NewsVance condemns 'disgraceful' WNBA national anthem walkouts, says players should show more gratitudeWed, Oct 21, 5:54 PM EDT
  10. Fox NewsAtlanta Dream and Golden State Valkyries skip national anthem for third straight WNBA Finals gameWed, Oct 21, 9:16 PM EDT

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Earlier versions (2)
  1. Tue, Oct 20, 12:05 PM EDT, 3 outlets: Reese scores 30 as Dream beat Valkyries 79-65 to level WNBA Finals
  2. Mon, Oct 19, 11:35 PM EDT, 2 outlets: Dream and Valkyries skip anthem again before WNBA Finals Game 2, Fox News reports