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Baltimore Eyes WNBA Team Amid Basketball Surge

7/31/2025

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Baltimore's passion for basketball shone brightly with a sold-out CFG Bank Arena during a recent WNBA game. Democratic Rep. Johnny Olszewski Jr. champions the idea of bringing a WNBA team to the city, inspired by its rich basketball heritage and emerging talents like Angel Reese. Yet, the dream hinges on securing affluent owners, a committed venue, and robust community backing.

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Baltimore's passion for basketball shone brightly with a sold-out CFG Bank Arena during a recent WNBA game. Democratic Rep. Johnny Olszewski Jr. champions the idea of bringing a WNBA team to the city, inspired by its rich basketball heritage and emerging talents like Angel Reese. Yet, the dream hinges on securing affluent owners, a committed venue, and robust community backing.