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Inc. - Business
Portland, a Hub of Women's Sports, Gets New WNBA Franchise
The owners of the city's National Women's Soccer League, the Portland Thorns, will operate the still unnamed team, which is scheduled to start play in 2026.2 hours ago - WNBA -
NBC News - Top stories
Jailed Cuban dissident leader wins Norwegian human rights award
The Rafto prize was given to Luis Manuel Otero Alcántara for his “fearless opposition to authoritarianism through art.”4 hours ago -
The New York Times - Health
Research Leading to Ozempic Honored by 2024 Lasker Awards
Three scientists were recognized by the Lasker Awards for their work on the GLP-1 hormone. Others were honored for work to stop H.I.V. and for immune system discoveries.5 hours ago -
ESPN - Sports
What to know about Portland's WNBA expansion franchise
Here's what we know about the expansion draft and where the team will play.6 hours ago - WNBA -
ABC News - Entertainment
Jimmy Carter receives Holbrooke award from Dayton Literary Peace Prize Foundation
Less than two weeks before his 100th birthday, former President Jimmy Carter is receiving an award from the Dayton Literary Peace Prize Foundation8 hours ago -
CBS Sports - Sports
Oregon Senator Ron Wyden says Sabrina Ionescu is 'fired up' about Portland expansion team
Ionescu will be a free agent in 2026, when the Portland franchise is set to enter the league14 hours ago -
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ABC News - Sports
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 202618 hours ago - WNBA -
CBS News - Top stories
NASA's "Hidden Figures" awarded Congressional Gold Medal
The women who contributed to NASA's success in the space race were recognized with the Congressional Gold Medal Wednesday, the highest civilian honor bestowed by Congress. They included the four ...18 hours ago -
ABC News - Top stories
NASA's 'Hidden Figures' awarded Congressional Gold Medal for groundbreaking work
The Black NASA female mathematicians and aeronautical engineers referred to as the "Hidden Figures" were awarded the Congressional Gold Medal this week.19 hours ago -
The New York Times - Sports
W.N.B.A. Announces Expansion to Portland, Ore.
The league’s 15th franchise will begin play in 2026.22 hours ago -
The Hill - Politics
House awards Billie Jean King Congressional Gold Medal in history-making vote
The House voted overwhelmingly Tuesday to award a Congressional Gold Medal to tennis legend and equal rights advocate Billie Jean King, bestowing the nation’s highest civilian honor on a female ...23 hours ago -
ESPN - Sports
WNBA adds 15th franchise with return to Portland
Portland's new WNBA team will be owned by RAJ Sports, led by controlling owner Lisa Bhathal Merage and her brother, Alex Bhathal -- who also are the majority owners of the NWSL's Portland Thorns. ...23 hours ago - WNBA -
CNBC - Business
WNBA to add expansion team in Portland, bringing league to 15 franchises
The WNBA is adding another team in Portland in 2026, joining other expansion franchises in San Francisco and Toronto.Yesterday - WNBA -
CBS Sports - Sports
WNBA awards Portland new expansion franchise: League's 15th team will begin play in 2026
The yet unnamed team will play its home games at the Moda CenterYesterday - WNBA -
Yahoo Sports - Sports
WNBA awards Portland expansion franchise that will begin play in 2026
Portland, Golden State and Toronto will all be joining the league over the next two years.Yesterday - WNBA -
ESPN - Sports
Awards tracker: Wilson, Clark are unanimous picks
The final week of the regular season is upon us, which means it's time for voters to submit official award ballots.Yesterday -
Inc. - Business
Pentagon Awards Startup Rocket Motor Maker Ursa Major $12.5 Million
The Pentagon turns to smaller private companies as it tries to build up supplies depleted by supporting Ukraine and Israel.2 days ago -
ABC News - Entertainment
Emmy Awards ratings up more than 50%, reversing record lows
The Emmys telecast on ABC reached nearly 7 million viewers, a jump of more than 50% from the record low of the last ceremony in January2 days ago -
CBS News - Entertainment
Full list of winners and nominees for the 2024 Emmy Awards
See the full list of winners and nominees from the 2024 Emmy Awards.3 days ago