Portland Fire fight to the finish but drop season opener to Chicago Sky

Published on: 05/09/2026

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Portland Fire guard Sarah Ashlee Barker reacts after knocking down a three-pointer during a WNBA game against the Chicago Sky at Moda Center on Sunday, May 3, 2026. Pregame introductions as the Portland Fire face the Chicago Sky in a WNBA game at Moda Center on Sunday, May 3, 2026. Portland Fire forward Frieda Buhner shoots a floater in the lane during a WNBA game against the Chicago Sky at Moda Center on Sunday, May 3, 2026. Portland Fire forward Serah Williams (#25) passes to a teammate during a WNBA game against the Chicago Sky at Moda Center on Sunday, May 3, 2026. Portland Fire forward Bridget Carleton (#6) shoots a three-pointer during a WNBA game against the Chicago Sky at Moda Center on Sunday, May 3, 2026.

In front of a raucous, sold-out crowd at Moda Center, the Portland Fire‘s gritty defensive effort and unselfish offensive approach wasn’t enough to pull off a win in its season opener.

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