Gallery: WNBA, fans celebrate Portland's new pro basketball team
Merage spoke about the yet-to-be-named team as an investment not only in the league, but in the local Portland community, adding that they intend to create jobs and wealth for those who work on or for the team.
WNBA awards Portland an expansion franchise that will begin play in 2026
The WNBA is headed back to Portland, with Oregon’s biggest city getting an expansion team that will begin play in 2026.
WNBA awards Portland as its newest team, leaving Philadelphia out again: ‘It’s bittersweet’
Commissioner Cathy Engelbert had previously named Philadelphia as a potential expansion city. But with three new expansion cities announced since last year, could time be running out for Philadelphia?
The WNBA returns to Portland, billed as a ‘global epicenter’ for women’s sports
The Bhathal family, which also owns the Portland Thorns, pointed to the city's passionate support for women's sports as evidence of future success in "The W."
WNBA awards 15th franchise to Portland
The league’s 15th team will debut in the 2026 WNBA season and be owned and operated by the RAJ Sports investment group. RAJ Sports is led by siblings Alex Bhathal and Lisa Bhath
Portland Celebrates WNBA's Return With New Franchise From 2026
The WNBA has awarded Portland a new franchise that will enter the league and begin to play in 2026. The team will be owned by Raj Sports, which is led by Lisa Bhathal Merage and Alex Bhathal, who own National Women’s Soccer League team the Portland Thorns.
How a Semi-Pro Dunker Gets Into a Flow State to Drain Buckets
Chris Staples knows he’s the best. Here are his tips for dominating above the rim and decimating the competition.
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Professional basketball returns to Barre with Vermont Coyotes
BARRE, Vt. (WCAX) - Professional basketball is returning to Barre. The American Basketball Association has announced the ...
Professional women's basketball league Athletes Unlimited coming to Nashville in 2025
Nashville will host the Athletes Unlimited women's basketball league in 2025 with hopes of getting an WNBA franchise in the ...
Nationally renowned women’s basketball team has reunion in Jonesboro
The All American Red Heads were a traveling professional women’s basketball team known for breaking barriers in the sport.
Local basketball player rehabs before playing professionally overseas
From walk-on to all-conference honorable mention and an appearance in this year's March Madness, Charlie Easley, a kid from ...
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UWS’ Josef Fahrenholtz to play pro basketball in Norway
A University of Wisconsin-Superior (UWS) men's basketball player is taking a literal Euro step, signing a pro deal in Norway.
AU Pro Basketball for women will play 2025 season in Nashville after stops in Las Vegas, Dallas
Athletes Unlimited will play its fourth women’s basketball season in Nashville starting Feb. 5. Officials of the AU Pro ...
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UVA Basketball Pro Trey Murphy III Ranked Among NBA Top 100 Players
CBS Sports released their annual Top 100 NBA Players for the upcoming 2024-2025 season and former Virginia men's basketball star Trey Murphy III made the list, coming in at No. 72. Murphy was one of ...
Beloved NC State basketball player DJ Burns signs pro contract. When, where he’s playing
DJ Burns helped lead the Wolfpack on its magical 2024 ACC Championship and Final Four run. Now, he has a chance to play pro ...
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Valley Vipers Basketball Team Moves to Purcellville
The Virginia Valley Vipers basketball team is moving to Purcellville and making their home court the gym at Patrick Henry ...