© 2025 WSIU Public Broadcasting
WSIU Public Broadcasting
Member-Supported Public Media from Southern Illinois University
Donate
Play Live Radio
Next Up:
0:00
0:00
0:00 0:00
Available On Air Stations

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.

Copyright 2025 NPR
Tags
Sports
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.
Related Content
Donate Today Promo
WSIU – Powered by You
As a WSIU donor, you don’t simply watch or listen to public media programs, you are a partner. By making a gift, you help WSIU produce, purchase, and broadcast programs you care about and enjoy – every day of the year.