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WNBA hits a new peak, but money is still a sticking point

WNBA hits a new peak, but money is still a sticking point

Update: 2025-10-21
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As the contract deadline of October 31st approaches, negotiations are at a standstill, and players and fans alike are contemplating the very real possibility of no 2026 season. What are the big sticking points and how might players pivot? USA TODAY Sports Columnist Nancy Armour and USA TODAY's National Women's Sports Reporter Cydney Henderson join USA TODAY’s The Excerpt to dig into all of it. 

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WNBA hits a new peak, but money is still a sticking point

WNBA hits a new peak, but money is still a sticking point