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The Golden State Valkyries will take the court wearing new-look jerseys for the 2026 WNBA season.

The Valkyries showed off their new Nike Explorer Edition jerseys on social media on Monday, revealing that the new look will bring the franchise’s trademark violet to the forefront for the first time.

Golden State will be playing in its second league campaign, aiming to build on the great success it has had with its fan base in 2025. Franchise president Jess Smith expanded on the idea behind the purple jersey in a statement released along with the announcement.

Smith’s press release said, “Our fans didn’t just ask for a jersey; they also asked for a symbol of this new era.” “In every area of ​​the Gulf, we have seen our Valkyries Violets begin to line the streets, a sign that the Valkyries have indeed landed.

“This jersey is our response to that energy, a bold reinforcement of everything we’ve built in year one. It’s more than a uniform; it’s a reflection of the fan base ready to claim their territory. I can’t wait to see the sea of ​​purple take over the community and take over the court.”

According to the Valkyries, the design elements are meant to honor the Northern California region the team calls home. The purple base color is intended to make the jersey appear “modern, powerful and bold” as a reflection of “the fierce commitment of our players and the pulse of the Bay Area.”

The lines of the shorts are a specific reference to the cables of the Bay Bridge, which connects San Francisco and Oakland together.

As an expansion team the Valkyries received unprecedented support from fans around the Bay Area and the WNBA, breaking attendance records throughout the campaign. The organization hopes that the promotion of the new purple jerseys will carry the same momentum into the 2026 season.

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The Kansas City Chiefs have been active this offseason, and they aren’t taking their foot off the gas anytime soon. From making moves for Kenneth Walker III and Justin Fields to locking up Travis Kelce for another three-year ride, Kansas City’s front office is acting like another Lombardi-chasing team.

But now? It’s draft season, and things are getting even more heated. With the top 30 trips stacked up and the war room in full grind mode, the Chiefs may have already got their hands on a potential 2026 pick. Or is it another classic smokescreen? Let’s break it down.

The Chiefs made major signings for the 2026 NFL Draft

For the first time since 2013, when it acquired Eric Fisher and Travis Kelce, Kansas City’s original first-round pick is in the top 10. Yes, the QB carousel has already spun. With Heisman winner Fernando Mendoza headed to the Las Vegas Raiders, the Chiefs can sit back and attack the board like it’s an all-you-can-eat “best player available” buffet.

They may have already started to circle the name. Kansas City took to the X to promote offensive tackle Blake Miller and tell fans to “keep an eye” on the Clemson OT in this year’s draft. Translation? The front office is doing its homework — and maybe even shaking its hand a little.

Miller is trending as a top 20 pick and could be the first Clemson Tigers football player off the board, shaping up to be a tough Day 1 pick. Sure, he logged 97% of his reps at right tackle, but a four-year starter with a high football IQ and positional versatility? This is plug-and-play value in any system.

And make no mistake, the Chiefs need it.

What goes up must come down, and Kansas City thought it was going to crash in 2025. After a decade-long dynasty run – which included a 10-year playoff streak and a fourth consecutive Super Bowl trip – the wheels didn’t just wobble… they flew off. The season was all set before the loss to Patrick Mahomes in Week 15.

The numbers tell the story: eight losses in their last nine games, equal to their combined losses in 2023 and 2024. Eleven L on board? This is something Kansas City fans haven’t seen since before the Andy Reid era began.

Although it’s still a question whether Miller will land at Arrowhead. Kansas City has more than two first-round picks to find talent in this year’s draft.