What a Norse specialist thinks about the Golden State Valkyries, and how other teams got their names.

The Golden State Valkyries are the newest WNBA franchise, but what exactly does the new team name mean? Here's everything you need to know about Valkyries.

The Golden State Valkyries are the newest WNBA franchise, but what exactly does the new team name mean? Here's everything you need to know about Valkyries.

Their name, , or in Old Norse, means chooser of a dead man on the battlefield. It’s also the name of the WNBA’s new team, the Golden State Valkyries, who will build their first roster through ...