WNBA September 18, 2024 12:03 pm WNBA back in Portland, awarded 15th franchise Portland was awarded the 15th WNBA franchise and will begin play in 2026. US & World Videos 1:08 Reports: Caitlin Clark named 2024 WNBA Rookie of the Year 0:53 Former Vikings Pro Bowl QB announces he has dementia 3:03 Fans hold wake to mourn Oakland Athletics 2:58 Oakland A's fans mourn loss of team 1:09 Stats, highlights from Cowboys win over Giants in Week 4