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Expansion WNBA team brings back the original Portland Fire name

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Oregon's WNBA team stepped back in time for its new name, reintroducing the Portland Fire. The expansion franchise, which begins play next next season along with the Toronto Tempo, announced its name and branding on Tuesday — reviving the moniker of the city's ...

Clark, Fever get best of Bueckers, Wings in first pro matchup of WNBA stars

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Caitlin Clark and Paige Bueckers each produced remarkably efficient stat lines in their first professional matchup Sunday. The ultimate result wasn't nearly as close. Clark helped Indiana dominate the second quarter, leading the Fever past the Dallas Wings 102-83. ...