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Fans are divided over the Golden State Valkyries' new mascot
The Golden State Valkyries' new mascot was unveiled this week — and she's a cutie (to me, at least). Driving the news: Violet, easily identifiable by her round glasses and big grin, is a raven who knows how to break it down on the dance floor.
Golden State Valkyries' new mascot has landed: Meet Violet the raven
It's a bird, it's a plane, it's ... Violet the raven. The Valkyries unveiled (or should we say unhatched) their mascot on Birdwatchers Night Monday.
Valkyries debut raven mascot, Violet, during game against Connecticut Sun
Tiffany Hayes and Cecilia Zandalasini each scored 17 points, Janelle Salaun added 16, leading the Valkyries past the Connecticut Sun 74-57 on the night of their mascot's debut.
Golden State Valkyries reveal new mascot with dramatic egg hatching
The Golden State Valkyries have unveiled a new mascot. The awaited moment had been teased all through the past week, when a large purple egg appeared on the outside of Chase Center in San Francisco.
Why the Golden State Valkyries picked Violet the raven as their mascot
Five days after a purple egg appeared outside Chase Center, Monday night's hatching revealed Violet the raven as the Valkyries' mascot. Violet's unveiling was part of a "Bird Watchers Night" promotion, in which fans peered through team-provided binoculars to watch Violet's introduction.
Valkyries reveal new mascot with much fanfare
Fans of the Golden State Valkyries were treated to something extra on Monday night during a game at Chase Center in San Francisco.
Meet Violet: The Golden State Valkyries’ new mascot star
Say hello to Violet, the Golden State Valkyries mascot! Driving the news: The charming, fluffy raven made her debut last night during the Valkyries' game against the Connecticut Sun. She immediately hit the floor dancing to wild cheers, our tech reporter and No. 1 Bay Area sports fan Ina Fried reports from Chase Center.
Valkyries continue growth with new mascot, Violet
Following the Valkyries' unveiling of their new mascot, Natalie Esquire and Khristina Williams look at how the organization has produced "top-notch" rollouts and how Ellie the Elephant "paved the way" for WNBA mascots.
Valkyries introduce their new raven mascot, Violet
Kelsi Thorud reports on the Valkyries new mascot, Violet. Website: YouTube: Facebook: Instagram: Twitter:

Valkyries unveil their bespectacled mascot, with a tie to Norse mythology

At halftime of their game against the Connecticut Sun Monday night, the Valkyries unveiled Violet, a bustling purple raven, ...
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How the Golden State Valkyries embraced the WNBA gays from the jump

The Golden State Valkyries have made gay, lesbian, bi and trans fans a centerpiece of their entry into the WNBA. The post How ...
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"We need a Violet x Ellie collab": WNBA fans react as Valkyries reveal their official team mascot 'Violet'

The Golden State Valkyries introduced their mascot, Violet the Raven, at halftime on Monday against the Connecticut Sun.

The Atlanta Dream are now the only WNBA team without a mascot. We have a few ideas for them

The Dream are due for a new mascot. We consider several options in advance of Sunday's game against the Valkyries, who just ...

Mysterious purple egg appears outside SF's Chase Center, Valkyries say

In an un-egg-spected discovery Thursday morning, a violet colored egg popped up right outside Chase Center. Who will crack ...