SI Weekend Roundup: Dream or Valkyries? Expert Picks, Predictions for the WNBA Finals

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SI WEEKEND ROUNDUP Dream or Valkyries? Expert Picks, Predictions for the WNBA Finals By Blake Silverman, Clare Brennan, Dan Falkenheim Which team will win its first league crown in franchise history? Let’s make some champion picks, bold predictions and more.  READ MORE CFP, ESPN Reach Handshake Deal for 24-Team Playoff, and Fans Will Pay the Price By Pat Forde ESPN and the CFP are finalizing a deal to double the size of the playoff. The sport’s diehards will be asked to foot the bill. READ MORE Sean Sweeney Q&A: What the Magic’s New Coach Loves About His Roster and How Orlando Can Improve By Chris Mannix Orlando’s new coach sat down with Sports Illustrated for an exclusive interview about how he rose through the ranks, superstars he’s coached and the Magic’s outlook this season. READ MORE More from Sports Illustrated Ranking All 30 Projected NBA Starting Lineups in 2026–27 From Worst to Best Read More ‘It Is F---ing Chaos’: How NFL Teams Prepare for Clock-Management Situations Read More The Brewers Are Beating Baseball’s Data-Driven Era at Its Own Game Read More No One Knows the WNBA Playoffs Like DeWanna Bonner Read More Alabama, Tennessee Will Both Wear Home Jerseys Saturday. These Nine Rivalries Should Follow Suit. Read More Get the print edition of Sports Illustrated delivered to your door. Click to subscribe! Best of SI Video On SI TV Everyone has the scores … only Sports Illustrated has The Story. The Story with Rachel Nichols premieres October 19 at 9 a.m. EST on SI TV.  Stream on Amazon Fire TV, DirecTV, Sling Freestream, Plex and more. We may receive compensation for some links to products and services included in this email. Sports Publishing Solutions Inc. 625 Broadway, 10th floor New York, NY. 10012 You are receiving this email because you are subscribed to the Sports Illustrated newsletter. You can unsubscribe here . Privacy Policy – Terms & Conditions © 2026 Sports Publishing Solutions Inc. All rights reserved. SPORTS ILLUSTRATED IS A REGISTERED TRADEMARK OF ABG-SI LLC. All betting and gambling content included in the Sports Illustrated newsletter is intended for individuals 21+ (18+ in DC, KY, NH, RI, and WY). Betting and gambling content, including picks and predictions, are based on individual commentators' opinions and we do not guarantee any success or profits. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER or texting 800GAM. Click this link to view the newsletter in your browser.