Meet the Cleveland Sirens: WNBA's next expansion team unveils name, and there's a reason it's not familiar
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Cleveland's new WNBA expansion franchise has officially unveiled its team name as the Sirens, opting for a fresh identity rather than reviving the Rockers, the city's inaugural team from 1997. The announcement marks a distinctive step for the franchise as it prepares to join the league.
This unveiling follows the official announcement that Cleveland will be one of three new expansion franchises entering the WNBA over the next four-year period, expanding the league's footprint in professional women's basketball.
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How the coverage differs
Same story, different emphasis — here's what each outlet chose to lead with.
CBS Sports (US)Focuses on the new name's historical distinction from the former Cleveland Rockers.
St. Louis Post-Dispatch (St. Louis, US) (US)Highlights the quirky nature of the choice within the context of recent WNBA expansion.
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