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WNBA contract talks extended after the league and its players fail to reach a deal

By A Martínez
Published November 6, 2025 at 3:44 AM CST

The bargaining deadline between the WNBA and its players' union has been extended after negotiations failed to result in a contract. NPR speaks with Erin Drake, a lawyer for the union.

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A Martínez
A Martínez is one of the hosts of Morning Edition and Up First. He came to NPR in 2021 and is based out of NPR West.