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Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark revealed some exciting off-court personal news on Saturday amid the WNBA's offseason.
WNBA stars often pick up a side quest during their off-season. Be it Caitlin Clark with her golf and public speaking, or Paige Bueckers venturing into Hollywood, or Angel Reese sparking deals with Victoria’s Secret.
Why a WNBA work stoppage will not start Friday despite CBA expiration originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
In its first 29 seasons, the WNBA has never lost games due to a lockout. The main topics being pushed by players include higher salaries, improved benefits and charter flights. They've also discussed roster sizes, the schedule and officiating.
Stephanie White had a memorable first season with the Indiana Fever in 2025. Despite the myriad of injuries she had to deal with on her roster — including one to cornerstone superstar Cailtin Clark — White was still able to lead her team to a 24-20 record in the regular season for the No. 6 seed in the WNBA.
The deadline to reach a deal is Friday, but the league and union could agree to an extension, which would postpone the deadline.
The biggest WNBA CBA sticking point is pay structure and revenue sharing. Is the league profitable and what signs are pointing up?
Behind all of this was the Valkyries’ president, Jess Smith, who was recently awarded the 2025 WNBA Business Executive Leadership Award presented by Deloitte.