Coming up with potential names for Portland WNBA team
Commitment to build practice facility helped Portland secure 15th WNBA franchise
Alex Bhathal and Lisa Bhathal Merage, the brother-sister duo who recently purchased the NWSL’s Portland Thorns, are the WNBA’s newest owners.
Klay Thompson's hyped reaction to Portland adding WNBA team
The return of a WNBA team to Portland has sparked memories of the Fire, which gained a dedicated fan base in its short two-year run. Stiles, whose career was cut short by injuries, became a household name in Portland, and her connection to the city clearly resonated with Thompson, who spent his formative years in the Portland area.
WNBA awards Portland expansion team that will start play in 2026
Portland, Oregon, has become the latest city to benefit from the Women's National Basketball Association's rapid expansion plans after being awarded a franchise on Wednesday that will begin play in 2026.
Riding wave of unprecedented popularity, WNBA announces 15th team will go to Portland
Portland joins the Bay Area and Toronto as recently announced expansion additions to the WNBA, and the team will start play in 2026.
WNBA adds 15th franchise with Portland expansion team
The WNBA announced that it is officially expanding to Portland with the new team scheduled to begin play in 2026.
WNBA announces expansion team in Portland, league’s 15th franchise
The WNBA is expanding to Portland by granting the league’s 15th franchise to the city. The team, which was announced Wednesday, will begin play in 2026 and be led by Lisa Bhathal Merage and Alex Bhathal,
WNBA picks Portland, Ore., for 15th franchise
Portland, Ore., will be home to the 15th WNBA franchise, the league announced Wednesday. RAJ Sports, led by controlling owner Lisa Bhathal Merage and her brother, Alex Bhathal, will own and operate the franchise,
Readers respond: Coming up with potential names for the Portland WNBA team
Portland erupted in fanfare on Wednesday, with the WNBA announcing that an expansion team is officially coming to the Rose City. The celebration did not come with any announcement on what the new Portland WNBA team will be named,
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Plane lands at PDX after iPad catches fire, responding firefighters meet flight
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Brush fire temporarily closes section of Tualatin Valley Highway
A brush fire off the Tualatin Valley Highway prompted response from emergency crews and closed sections of the roadway Friday ...
Portland Fire rescues woman trapped in basement during house fire
PORTLAND Ore. (KPTV) - Just before 11 a.m. on Tuesday, Portland Fire received calls about a fire on the outside of a home on ...
Fire crews rescue woman, dog from burning Southeast Portland home
The woman was taken to the hospital. Officials on scene said it's too early to know the woman's medical condition but said ...
Portland mayoral hopeful Carmen Rubio, dogged by driving record, damages parked Tesla, then walks away
A candidate for Portland mayor under fire for her cavalier driving record is now accused of dinging a parked car late last ...