WNBA Players Want More of the League’s Revenue. Can They Get It?

WNBA球员希望获得更多联赛收入。他们能实现吗?

Big Take

2025-11-01

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The WNBA is bigger than ever. From soaring ticket sales and to record TV viewership, the W is one of the fastest-growing sports leagues in the world. But since last year, the WNBA and its players’ union have been in tense negotiations over the cut that players get from that success. A deadline to reach a deal has been extended another 30 days, but the sticking points remain. On today’s Big Take Podcast, Bloomberg reporter Jennah Haque, Good Game host Sarah Spain and Seattle Storm Guard Lexie Brown break down the state of play, from proposals on the table for revenue sharing to questions about the league’s financial picture. Read more: As Billions of Dollars Pour Into Women’s Sports, Players Seek a Bigger Cut Further listening: Good Game with Sarah Spain Full Circle with Lexie Brown & Mariah Rose—Power to the Players See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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