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‘We’re getting closer’: When will Portland’s new WNBA team have a name?

SandJack TV — Tue, 22 Apr 2025 22:41:00 +0000

rewrite this content and keep HTML tags HILLSBORO — Roses? Tridents? Fire? There have been plenty of suggestions to name the new Portland WNBA team, set to play its first season in 2026. But even with the expansion franchise’s roots planted deeper in the community after breaking ground on its joint practice facility with the […]

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Portland’s WNBA expansion franchise hires team president Inky Son as its first employee

SandJack TV — Wed, 02 Apr 2025 01:01:00 +0000

rewrite this content and keep HTML tags Portland’s WNBA team has hired its first employee, adding team president Inky Son to lead the front office. The franchise, which will join the league in 2026, made the announcement on Tuesday. “Inky will lay the groundwork for our future growth,” said Mike Whitehead, who is the managing […]

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Portland’s incoming WNBA team names longtime sports and apparel leader to run business office

SandJack TV — Tue, 01 Apr 2025 22:40:00 +0000

rewrite this content and keep HTML tags Sports and fashion industry veteran Inky Son will head business operations for Portland’s incoming WNBA team, franchise owners said Tuesday. In this Sept. 2024 photo provided to OPB, Inky Son poses for a corporate portrait as a member of the National Basketball Association Players Association executive team in […]

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Chawinga Eyes NWSL Record Books as Portland’s Skid Continues

SandJack TV — Mon, 30 Sep 2024 20:52:21 +0000

EA Sports released the latest edition of their popular soccer video game, FC 25, on Friday. This new version features enhanced playability and storytelling in the women’s side of the game. For the first time ever, EAFC introduces Women’s Manager and Player Career Mode to the game. This mode allows players to access rosters from […]

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Former Portland Fire star is ‘thrilled’ about Portland’s new WNBA franchise

SandJack TV — Thu, 19 Sep 2024 00:00:00 +0000

The WNBA awarded a new franchise to Portland on Wednesday, bringing back memories for a star player with the previous WNBA franchise based in the city. Jackie Stiles was a member of the short-lived Portland Fire when the team was a member of the WNBA more than 20 years ago. Stiles said she’s looking forward […]

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