Dream speak out, Mayor Dicken's plea, Flavor Flav's pass

The Atlanta Dream face the Golden State Valkyries in a must-win Game 6, but the Thursday matchup conflicts with the Hawks’ game against the Cleveland Cavaliers. The Dream say they raised concerns about the WNBA schedule months ago and felt those concerns did not get the attention they deserved. Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens is asking employers and educators to give fans flexibility to watch, while rapper Flavor Flav has offered a playful permission slip for the game, calling it a “paid holiday.