Good evening. This snapshot of stories and roundup is recommended just for you, based on your interests and reading history. | | | | A crowd of 19,335 on Saturday packed Moda Center in Portland, Oregon, for the reborn Fire's inaugural game, a WNBA record for a new team's season opener. (Leah Nash/For The Washington Post) | | | | | | | What to know The WNBA's return to Portland with the Fire drew a record crowd, marking a new era for women's sports in the city. Fans, including longtime supporter Loree Leonard, celebrated the team's comeback after 24 years. Despite the Fire's loss to the Chicago Sky, the event highlighted the growing enthusiasm and diverse support for women's basketball. Summary is AI-generated, newsroom-reviewed. | | | | Opinion Letters to the Editor | | | Analysis Dan Merica and Matthew Choi | | | | How was today's newsletter? | | | | | | | | |