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13 hours ago
- Business
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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.
Yahoo
31-05-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Car, camper engulfed in flames in Northeast Portland crash
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — A fiery crash involving a car and a camper prompted response from emergency crews early Saturday morning. Just before 3:30 a.m., Portland Fire & Rescue crews responded to the area of Northeast 33rd Avenue and Lombard Street on reports of an accident involving a car and an RV. Multiple injured in late night shooting near Sandy River in Troutdale On arrival, firefighters found both a car and a cab-over camper fully engulfed in flames. Officials said the fire had also spread to a nearby hillside and ignited a power pole. Crews further found the driver of the vehicle was not injured and the occupant of the RV had safely escaped through a window. The fire was successfully extinguished nearly an hour after crews' initial response, authorities said. No further information, including the cause of the fire, has been released at this time. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
11-05-2025
- Yahoo
Third body recovered from Willamette River this month
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — A body was recovered from the Willamette River early Saturday afternoon, making it the third one recovered this month. Just after 2:30 p.m., Multnomah County Sheriff's deputies received a call about the body in the Willamette River at Cathedral Park. After recovering the body, the remains were transferred to the Medical Examiner, who will work to determine identity and cause of death. Portland Fire unveils new water lance that can 'pierce through' metal to combat EV fires While this marks the third body found floating in the Willamette this month, it's also the second found at the same location. The sheriff's office said an increase in water recoveries can be credited to increased water activity and warming temperatures. 'A joy yet a threat': How Portland Fire and Rescue is preparing to save swimmers in distress this summer 'Warmer water accelerates the natural decomposition process, which can cause bodies to rise to the surface more quickly,' they said. 'As the weather improves, more individuals engage in activities on and near the water, such as fishing and boating. This increased presence of people leads to a higher likelihood of previously undiscovered remains being observed and reported.' Stay with KOIN 6 News as this story develops. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
