Portland visits Toronto after Nurse’s 23-point game

By The Associated Press
May 22, 2026 | 2:10 AM

Portland Fire (2-3) at Toronto Tempo (3-3, 0-1 Eastern Conference)

Toronto; Saturday, 6 p.m. EDT

BOTTOM LINE: Toronto Tempo plays the Portland Fire after Kia Nurse scored 23 points in the Toronto Tempo’s 100-72 loss to the Minnesota Lynx.

Toronto takes the court for the seventh game in franchise history. The Tempo fell to the Minnesota Lynx 100-72 in their most recent game.

Portland takes the court for the sixth game in franchise history. The Fire fell to the Indiana Fever 90-73 in their most recent game.

INJURIES: Tempo: None listed.

Fire: Karlie Samuelson: out (foot), Teja Oblak: out (quadriceps).

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The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.

An inside look at final preparations for Freedom 250 Grand Prix in DC

By Luke Lukert
August 20, 2026 | 2:35 PM

The Freedom 250 Grand Prix in D.C. is just days away. It is causing traffic headaches for drivers as dozens of roads are closed near the track that circles part of the National Mall and Pennsylvania Avenue. More roads are closing as the big race approaches. It is the first time an IndyCar race has been held on the streets of the nation’s capital. With this “once in a lifetime race nearing,” WTOP’s Luke Lukert was on Pennsylvania Avenue learning about last-minute preparations for the 250-mile race.

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