Valkyries coach Natalie Nakase collapses, remains on sideline to coach playoff victory‎

Golden State Valkyries coach Natalie Nakase appeared to collapse near the sideline as she spoke to a referee late in the fourth quarter of Thursday night’s elimination playoff game before recovering to coach the remainder of the game. The Valkyries declined after the game to provide more information about the situation. After beating the Dallas Wings in Game 3 of the first round to advance to the semifinals, Nakase did not attend the post-game news conference and assistant Kasib Powell attended