Oregon’s Sports Bra, a pub for women’s sports fans, plans national expansion as interest booms

PORTLAND, Ore. — On a recent weeknight at this bar in northeast Portland, fans downed pints and burgers as college women’s lacrosse and beach volleyball matches played on big-screen TVs. Memorabilia autographed by female athletes covered the walls, with a painting of U.S. soccer legend Abby Wambach mounted above the chalkboard beer menu. The Sports Bra is a pub where women’s sports are celebrated — and the only thing on TV. Packed and buzzing with activity, the bar has successfully tapped…