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Yahoo
12 hours ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Potential New Expansion Team Revealed After WNBA Files Trademark
Potential New Expansion Team Revealed After WNBA Files Trademark originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The WNBA continues its push for growth and expansion. This year marked the inaugural season for the Golden State Valkyries, bringing the league to 13 teams and setting a new attendance record for a team's first three home games. Advertisement But the league isn't stopping there. Two more expansion teams are set to join in 2026. Toronto has already announced its team name — the Toronto Tempo — while the Portland-based team has yet to make an official announcement. On Thursday, word spread that the Portland group filed a trademark for the name "Portland Fire," a key step in the approval process before making it official. While there is a chance it is denied, it is unlikely. The name Portland Fire was originally used for the WNBA team that played in the city from 2000-02. Unfortunately, the organization struggled financially, losing about $1 million a year. After folding, its players were redistributed to other teams through a dispersal draft. Advertisement The Fire competed for three seasons, finishing with records of 10-22, 11-21, and 16-16. Some of their notable players included Sophia Witherspoon, Sylvia Crawley, Jackie Stiles, DeMya Walker, Ticha Penicheiro and Rita Williams. WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert talks to the media.© Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images The WNBA certainly plans to expand beyond 15 teams. Cities reportedly in the mix include Cleveland, Nashville, Philadelphia, Houston and others. WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert admitted it's not an easy process to expand. "These can either take a very long time to negotiate or it can happen pretty quickly if you find the right ownership group with the right arena situation," Engelbert said. Advertisement Related: Dawn Staley Doesn't Hold Back About Caitlin Clark Related: Former Fever Guard Reacts to Sophie Cunningham's High School Football Clip This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 19, 2025, where it first appeared.
Daily Mail
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Dave Portnoy calls for 'jealous loser' Marina Mabrey to be kicked out of WNBA over attack on Caitlin Clark
Barstool boss Dave Portnoy has called for Connecticut Sun star and 'jealous loser' Marina Mabrey to be kicked out of the WNBA over her attack of Caitlin Clark on Tuesday night. Portnoy's plea for a lifetime ban comes after Clark was knocked to the ground by Mabrey in retaliation for the Indiana Fever star shoving Sun guard Jacy Sheldon, who had poked her in the eye. The confrontation led to both players getting a technical foul. Three players in the game, including Sheldon and the Fever's Sophie Cunningham, were later ejected during a brawl. 'Marina Mabrey is a jealous loser punk,' Portnoy wrote on X. 'Asks to be traded on every single team she's on until she's on worst team in the league and completely irrelevant unless she's cheap shorting Caitlin. Go play in rec league where nobody gives a s*** about you.' 'Imagine not kicking Marina Mabrey out after she assaults the face of the league? Just a common tech? Sick league @WNBA Also shouldn't have been a tech on Caitlin since that girl got in her face after gouging her eyes.' The Barstool founder's outrage didn't end there, as he later posted a long rant, further coming to Clark's aid. You can say whatever you want about the WNBA is but it's never boring — Dave Portnoy (@stoolpresidente) June 18, 2025 Portnoy called out the league's commissioner, Cathy Engelbert, WNBA referees, and some of the franchise owners for letting the league get to a place where players putting their hands on Clark as much as they have has become the norm. Partway through his lengthy rant, Portnoy once again turned his focus to the Sun player, adding: 'Then bang, Marina Mabrey... who if you don't know who that is, she's been on 32 different teams in two years, she cries, whines, leaves one team, goes to another, demands a trade... she's an irrelevant journeyman. She runs up to Caitlin after the whistle and f***ing slams into her and knocks her down. An obvious ejection! 'Marina Mabrey look in the mirror. The reason that you have any money before the end of your career is number two two. Nobody even cared who you were until she got into the league. So cheap shot her like that, what are you? Dumb? 'More importantly, the league, the refs, you're going to let people take cheap shots like that over and over and over at the face of your league? The future of your league? The most important player in your league? How do you not eject her?' The WNBA is likely to review the incidents from Tuesday's Fever-Sun game for supplemental discipline, with the quartet of Cunningham, Sheldon, Mabrey, and Lindsay Allen the likely candidates for fines or suspensions. Following the Fever's 88-71 victory at Gainbridge Fieldhouse, the teams do not face each other again until July 15. Sheldon and Clark primarily guarded each other during the WNBA Commissioner's Cup clash, with the former Iowa star first taking issue with Sheldon's aggressiveness in the second quarter. Their simmering tension eventually boiled over when Clark and Sheldon were caught in a feisty exchange with the Fever star firing off a volatile message to further stoke the feud. 'I can do whatever the f*** I want to do,' Clark said to Sheldon before shoving her away. The contest, which qualified the Fever for the Commissioner's Cup Final on July 1, was Clark's second game back in Indiana's lineup after missing three weeks with a quad injury.
USA Today
3 days ago
- Sport
- USA Today
Seattle Storm vs. Los Angeles Sparks: TV channel, time and how to watch
Seattle Storm vs. Los Angeles Sparks: TV channel, time and how to watch Show Caption Hide Caption Phoenix's Satou Sabally questions league's commitment to player health Mercury forward Satou Sabally put the WNBA on blast, saying Commissioner Cathy Engelbert isn't considering players' health when it comes to scheduling Sports Seriously The Los Angeles Sparks host the Seattle Storm tonight as each team looks to cement themselves in the WNBA playoff race. The Sparks started off their season a dreadful 2-6, but have since won two of their following four games, including a victory over the 5-5 Las Vegas Aces, sitting just ahead of them in the Western Conference standings. That alone is enough to prove the Sparks could put up a solid fight against the 6-5 Storm. However, the Sparks do have one glaring disadvantage. This time, they are playing at home. The Sparks are an abysmal 1-5 when playing at Arena in Los Angeles, with a net rating of -5.2 when playing at home, the fourth-worst mark in the WNBA. The Storm, meanwhile, are just two games removed from handing the Minnesota Lynx their first and only loss of the season. Sure, they may have dropped a game to the Golden State Valkyries immediately after, but a win over Minnesota proves that they can hang with the best of the best. So, are we going to see that version of the Storm tonight, or will we see the version that was trailing by 13 at the end of the first half against Golden State? Here's how to watch tonight's Storm vs. Sparks contest. MILESTONE: Angel Reese records first triple-double of career What time is Seattle Storm vs. Los Angeles Sparks? The Seattle Storm will face off against the Los Angeles Sparks at 10 p.m. ET (7 p.m. local) on Tuesday, June 17, at Arena in Los Angeles. How to watch Seattle Storm vs. Los Angeles Sparks: TV, stream Time: 10 p.m. ET (7 p.m. PT) 10 p.m. ET (7 p.m. PT) Location: Arena in Los Angeles Arena in Los Angeles National TV: NBA TV NBA TV Live stream: Fubo, Sling TV, YouTube TV Fubo, Sling TV, YouTube TV Local TV: CW Seattle, Sportsnet LA Check out this crucial WNBA matchup with a Fubo subscription The USA TODAY app gets you to the heart of the news — fast. Download for award-winning coverage, crosswords, audio storytelling, the eNewspaper and more.
USA Today
3 days ago
- Sport
- USA Today
Atlanta Dream vs. New York Liberty: TV channel, time and how to watch
Atlanta Dream vs. New York Liberty: TV channel, time and how to watch Show Caption Hide Caption Phoenix's Satou Sabally questions league's commitment to player health Mercury forward Satou Sabally put the WNBA on blast, saying Commissioner Cathy Engelbert isn't considering players' health when it comes to scheduling Sports Seriously The 2025 WNBA season continues as the New York Liberty prepares to face off against the Atlanta Dream at Barclays Center on Tuesday, June 17. The Liberty are coming off their first loss of the season against the Indiana Fever. This game marked Caitlin Clark's return from injury and ended New York's impressive nine-game winning streak. Despite the 102-88 defeat, Sabrina Ionescu performed exceptionally well for New York, scoring 34 points, while Breanna Stewart added 24 points and five rebounds. Unfortunately, their efforts weren't enough to secure a victory against the Fever. The Dream are heading to New York with a strong momentum, riding high on a three-game winning streak after defeating the Washington Mystics 89-56 on June 15. Allisha Gray led the Dream in scoring with 32 points and five rebounds, while Te-Hina Paopao came off the bench to contribute 16 points in the crucial victory. Now, the New York Liberty and Atlanta Dream are gearing up for an intense battle. Here is how to watch Tuesday's game. MILESTONE: Angel Reese records first triple-double of WNBA career What time is Atlanta Dream vs. New York Liberty? The Atlanta Dream will face off against the New York Liberty at 7 p.m. ET on Tuesday, June 17, at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York. How to watch Atlanta Dream vs. New York Liberty: TV, stream Time: 7 p.m. ET 7 p.m. ET Location: Barclays Center (Brooklyn, New York) Barclays Center (Brooklyn, New York) Live stream: WNBA League Pass WNBA League Pass Local TV: WWOR-My9 (New York); PeachtreeTV (Atlanta) The USA TODAY app gets you to the heart of the news — fast. Download for award-winning coverage, crosswords, audio storytelling, the eNewspaper and more.
Forbes
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Forbes
The Best Tunnel Fits From The 2025-'26 WNBA Season: Week 3
It's been a little hard to keep up with the WNBA this past week, thanks to an overwhelming schedule, each team is playing 44 in-season games this year, and a packed slate of matchups (appreciate it, Cathy Engelbert). Add in the temporary injuries that sidelined star players like Caitlin Clark and Paige Bueckers, and it's fair to say the league's felt a bit bleak. But not all is lost. Earlier this week, the Commissioner's Cup tipped off, featuring five high-stakes matchups with a $500,000 prize on the line, offering a new incentive for players to show out and show up not only on the court. Off the court, or rather, right before they step onto it, the tunnel fits have been the most riveting, cohesive, and dare I say, organized part of week 3 in the W'. This week's standout looks leaned into masculine energy. Not necessarily through the usual suspected notions of masculinity like tailored or oversized suits, but through blown-out silhouettes, utilitarian streetwear, classic workwear, and a healthy rotation of vintage tees. Courtesy of Instagram A soldier, dressed in camouflage, must prepare for battle—and with the Liberty riding a 7–0 undefeated streak, it's clear Breanna Stewart is winning the war. Dressed head-to-toe in camo, Stewart leans into stealth mode, even if it means braving New York City heat in a full two-piece jumper and cargo pants. She pulled up pre-game in the Brigade Ripstop Camo Mountain Smock and matching pants, letting a chartreuse tote cut through the camo as the undeniable focal point of this fit. Courtesy of Instagram Ah, the lingering influence of the Met Gala still wafts through, even a month later, as zoot suit-inspired pieces and pinstripes continue to reign in the tunnel. And while the look has been done time and time again, pinstripe suits never lose their edge, especially on women. Clark proves the point in an oversized butter-brown suit from Favorite Daughter. She pairs this structured jacket and wide-leg trousers with a baby blue button-down, sharp pointed collars, and an exaggerated matching tie. Courtesy of Instagram Dare I say it's the French connection, or maybe the PSG bias during the World cup, that has me so tied to this look. Though simple, the PSG jersey tied to the back captures the youthful and playful spirit Dominique Malonga brings to the W'. It's not just a nod to her heritage, but when paired with grey mesh sweatpants, varsity Nike Air Jordan 1 Lows, and a croissant-shaped bag decked out with charms, the fit becomes undeniably French, whether she meant it or not. Courtesy of Instagram Masked on the court and masked in the tunnel: it may be the same look, but Tiffany Hayes is making two entirely different statements. Known for her elevated street style, Hayes adds to that legacy in a Shanghai-sourced, full zip-up distressed hoodie, a white printed race car-meets-bomber jacket, oversized grey-washed denim, and crisp white boots. It's equal parts mystery and intention. Courtesy of Instagram Natasha Cloud is having her moment this season: She's on track for a potential All-Star spot, in the running for Defensive Player of the Year, and already crowned Player of the Week. It's safe to say Cloud is winning at life. But that doesn't mean she's switching up her all-cool, super-casual style. Repping her new city, she steps out in a deadstocked black and yellow Bushwick, Brooklyn Athletic Dept. tee from PacSun, Nike joggers, and Jordan 1 Retro High OG SPs. And the wired headphones? That's Brooklyn cool. Courtesy of Instagram Satou Sabally has been caught in the middle of on- and off-court controversy lately, but there's nothing controversial or up for debate when it comes to this sheer, woven black halter dress. Paired with Adidas Women's Handball Spezial sneakers, the look is effortlessly toned down. A slicked-back bun and large silver hoops finish it off with a feminine and clean touch to this otherwise risk-taking dress. Courtesy of Instagram According to Rickea Jackson, the Miu Miu underwear-as-outerwear trend never left Los Angeles. Hot pants, or barely-there shorts, are rarely dared, especially not as workwear. But, Jackson pairs them with a matching black leotard and a floor-length trench coat, letting all the attention fall on the fiery red pointed pumps.
