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This is the case once again today and is genuinely unacceptable with so much to ask about a great second half for the Fire in their first road win. The WNBA needs serious local media coverage, especially for an expansion team seeking to connect itself with the community.

Teja Oblak is a major step up for the Fire at the backup PG spot. Excellent playmaker. This week’s roster moves make a lot of sense for how this team wants to play.

Essential viewing for Portland sports fans grappling in this moment with Tom Dundon, the Moda Center renovations, etc.

Sarah Ashlee Barker has that clutch gene.

There were like 15 holy **** moments in that Wemby game. Dude is one of the most remarkable athletes I’ve ever seen.

Oregon softball’s star pitcher missed out on the postseason. It ended up saving her life. #GoDucks

NEW: Oregon is suing former football player Dakoda Fields for alleged breach of contract. #GoDucks

Diego Chará defending Lionel Messi is crazy

Portland Fire vs. Connecticut Sun: 3 storylines to watch as Fire wrap home stand

Editorial: Moda Center discussions need city leaders’ professionalism, not their hot takes

Love and basketball: Meet the couple who got engaged at a Portland Fire game.

She is the first WNBA player from University of Portland. Her first game was in the Rose City.

Portland Fire offense goes cold in loss to resilient New York Liberty.

Up 20 with 1:32 to go, Liberty head coach Chris DeMarco is challenging a foul call.

END 3Q: Liberty 70, Fire 53. Portland's offense has steadily disappeared with a rough game from Carleton (5 pts, -27) and no Carla Leite to set the table.

Bridget Carleton is a -22 with just 2 points on 1-4 shooting for Portland. The Liberty are hot from deep and lead, 58-46, 4:02 3Q.

HALF: Liberty 39, Fire 37. Portland's 10 turnovers make things easier for New York, which shot just 39% in the first half.

The Fire were up 27-18, but the Liberty rattle off a 11-0 run to take a 29-27 lead. 5:15 2Q.

The Fire have opened up a 19-12 lead on the Liberty late in the 1Q. New York looks completely disjointed. No drop off in Portland's defensive effort from Tuesday.

Megan Gustafson is going off down low. Three buckets in a row. 14-12 Fire, 3:42 1Q.

Kamiah Smalls, starting for Carla Leite, turned her ankle now. But she's playing through it.

Big cheers for Sarah Ashlee Barker during the Portland Fire intro video. I'm sure there'll be more when she subs into the game.

Sug Sutton is active tonight for the Portland Fire, while Carla Leite (ankle) is OUT.

Traveling to Sacramento to hear Onterrio Smith’s story was eye-opening. I’m grateful. But what struck me most was his family. Cousins Shanea and Adrian never brought up how his NFL career ended after he moved back home. They saw the human being behind his very public mistakes.

Dispatch from Portland Fire practice: The team is currently doing a shooting drill without their shoes on, stepping off their tippy toes. Can’t say I’ve seen that before.

Portland Fire sign former Oregon Duck with prior connection to coach Alex Sarama.

In just their second game and first win in 24 years, the Portland Fire have a culturally defining moment.

Former Oregon RB Onterrio Smith had a severe stroke in 2024. Now learning to walk again, he is reflecting on his complicated life. From skinned knees on the streets of Del Paso Heights to the “Whizzinator” incident, this isn’t his first brush with pain.

Sarah Ashlee Barker hits buzzer-beater for Portland Fire after tragic personal loss

Alex Sarama on his first win: “I’m about to enjoy a nice bottle of Prosecco.”

Portland Fire pull out first win over New York Liberty on clutch shot by Sarah Ashlee Barker

WOW. Offensive three seconds is called on New York, and the Fire have it back with a chance to win. 13.8 to go.

Carla Leite powers to the hoop and finishes over Jonquel Jones. She has 21 points and 6 assists on the night, and the Fire are tied with NY, 96-96, with 27.1 seconds remaining.

Alex Sarama is 1-1 in his coaching career in challenges. Breanna Stewart picks up her 5th on the offensive foul.

Bridget Carleton has been unstoppable. Transition three has her up to 26 points. Fire lead the Liberty, 94-91, with 2:33 to go.

Attendance is not like it was for opening night, but it is LOUD in Moda Center. Fire and Liberty tied, 91-91, with 3:06 to go.

Carla Leite is heading back in the game, limp and all. Tough.

Career-high four steals tonight for Bridget Carleton. She's been everywhere.

Carla Leite rolled her right ankle and is down in some serious pain for the Fire. Energetic arena falls silent. She leaves the court with help from teammates.

The gravity away from Stewie inside is a serious problem for the Fire offense. Still, they only trail 72-66 with 1:42 left in the 3Q.

Bridget Carleton is cookin'. She hits a 3 and is up to 15 points on the night. Fire lead the Liberty, 57-56. 7:20 3Q.

HALF: New York 54, Portland 47. Emily Engstler hits a three to end the half. Fire staying in it with the outside shot, having made 8-20. Leite with 11, Geiselsoder with 10 for PDX.

The Fire had a 33-29 lead after a pair of threes, but a 9-0 run fueled by Stewie's defense at the rim has NY back up 38-33, 4:49 2Q.

Haley Jones has been a force inside to start the 2Q. Fire cut the Liberty lead to 29-27.

END 1Q: New York 27, Portland 21. Leite with 6p/2a setting the table so far.

For all the mismatches and talent gaps the Fire are going to face this year, I can't remember watching a basketball team that plays this hard possession after possession. Going to keep them in a lot of games.

Kamiah Smalls, making her Fire debut after injury, nails a three to tie the game at 10-10 midway through the first.

The eyes of France are on Moda Center tonight for Carla Leite vs. Marine Johannes and Pauline Astier. Fire vs. Liberty tips off now.

This couple just got engaged at the Portland Fire game. Love is real!