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‘They’re absolutely underpaid’: Economists weigh in on WNBA labor showdown
Pay us what you owe us,’ that’s the message WNBA players sent during their All-Star game. But are WNBA players grossly ...
Sophie Cunningham instructs reporters to tell WNBA commissioner to 'pay us' amid union contract standoff
Sophie Cunningham delivered a blunt message to WNBA commissioner about player pay as players around the league call for more compensation.
The WNBA's Growing Money and Image Problem, and What Players Are Doing About It
As a new generation of stars reshapes the WNBA’s cultural relevance, players are demanding more than recognition. They’re ...
WNBA, players’ union have ‘spirited conversations’ in next step toward CBA
A record number of players attended Thursday’s meeting between the WNBA and WNBPA, with further negotiations coming soon.
What to know about the viral equal pay shirts worn during WNBA All-Star Game
The now-viral shirt, which has a Women's National Basketball Player's Association logo underneath the text for the players' ...
In Search of Equity, WNBA Players Have a Nobel Laureate on Their Side
Harvard economist Claudia Goldin, who focuses on the role of women in the American economy, has been advising the WNBPA in ...
'We're not backing down.' WNBA players' union calls CBA negotiations a 'missed opportunity'
The players' union and the WNBA met for crucial CBA negotiations in Indianapolis on Thursday. While some progress was made, ...
NFL Players Union Head Lloyd Howell Resigns After $2,426 in Strip Club Receipts Scrutinized
During the union's summit in February, Howell, two union employees, and some players racked up $2,426 in expenses at an ...
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Dallas Wings’ Paige Bueckers shines in WNBA All-Star Game amid union talks
As interest in the league continues to grow, players are starting to push for a higher share of basketball-related income.