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Hornets Back Charlotte Sting's WNBA Expansion Bid

2/11/2025

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The Charlotte Hornets are rallying behind the WNBA's return to the city, endorsing the Berman Family's bid for a new expansion team. Excitingly, the league has filed a trademark for the beloved name Charlotte Sting, a nod to its original team from 1997 to 2006. Hornets officials are passionate about championing women's basketball.

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The Charlotte Hornets are rallying behind the WNBA's return to the city, endorsing the Berman Family's bid for a new expansion team. Excitingly, the league has filed a trademark for the beloved name Charlotte Sting, a nod to its original team from 1997 to 2006. Hornets officials are passionate about championing women's basketball.