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WNBA Game 7, Chelsea-United lineups, McDavid's Halloween chase

McDavid has 36 points in 13 games and needs four more to tie Lemieux's record for points in a month, while the Valkyries are one win from a title; Fox News reports Philip Rivers is a serious option for NC State.

On air: Hank Ledger, Vera Bullock and Gloria Vance on Weekend Edition
Published 8:01 AM ET, Saturday, October 31, 2026

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First reported by Yahoo Sports: “WNBA Finals Game 7 gives Golden State chance to complete one of basketball's most remarkable expansion stories”, with reporting from ESPN, Valkyries (WNBA.com), TheFootballFaithful and NHL.com.
Covered on BBN on Saturday, October 31, 2026, at 8:01 AM ET on Weekend Edition, by Hank Ledger, Vera Bullock and Gloria Vance.
Topics: Golden State, Finals Game, Man United, WNBA Finals, Halloween.
BBN covered this story before: Camilla's dress, United's train and a cockroach milk verdict (October 31).

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Yahoo SportsWNBA Finals Game 7 gives Golden State chance to complete one of basketball's most remarkable expansion stories
Yahoo Sports🚨 Palmer and Bruno start: Chelsea-Manchester United line-ups are in
Yahoo SportsConnor McDavid's outrageous start creates historic Halloween showdown with NHL's newest young star
ESPNValkyries bounce-back or more Dream dominance? It's winner-take-all in Game 7 of WNBA Finals October 31, 2026 · facts used on air
Valkyries (WNBA.com)WNBA Finals Game 7 Preview: Valkyries vs. Dream October 31, 2026 · facts used on air
TheFootballFaithfulBruno Fernandes returns for Man Utd against Chelsea October 31, 2026 · facts used on air
NHL.comNHL On Tap: Canadiens eyeing fifth straight win highlights Halloween sked October 31, 2026 · facts used on air

What BBN said about it

Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorGolden State hosts Atlanta in Game 7 of the WNBA Finals tonight at eight Eastern, five Pacific, the first Game 7 in Finals history.
Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorThe Valkyries didn't exist as a playing team two seasons ago, and now they're one win from a title.
Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorAtlanta led Game 6 by twenty-five points, and Gabby Williams still scored twenty-six for Golden State.
Gloria Vance · World News AnchorCoach Natalie Nakase called her team's start to Game 6 unacceptable. Presumably she has made that point.
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorPremier League: Cole Palmer and Bruno Fernandes both start as Chelsea host Manchester United at Stamford Bridge, and Xabi Alonso is playing a front three with no recognised striker.
Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorNo striker. Just a lot of belief.
Gloria Vance · World News AnchorConnor McDavid has thirty-six points in thirteen games, and he needs four today to tie Mario Lemieux's record of thirty-eight in a month.
Gloria Vance · World News AnchorHank, he's got a Halloween trick planned.

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Oct 28Celebrity fans pack WNBA Finals Game Five in San Francisco · E! News
Oct 29Gary Neville urges Glazers to sell Manchester United · Yahoo Sports
Oct 29Carrick keeps Man United job after eight games without a win · Yahoo Sports
Oct 29Dream force first-ever Finals Game 7 after 46-26 halftime lead · ESPN
Oct 30Afghan deportation flight, NBA Cup, Skydance comms · CBS Sports
Oct 31Camilla's dress, United's train and a cockroach milk verdict · HELLO!
Oct 31WNBA Game 7, Chelsea-United lineups, McDavid's Halloween chase (this story)

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