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WNBA star Nneka Ogwumike retires, leaving legacy of historic player pay raise

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Nneka Ogwumewike, a prominent WNBA player and former union president, is retiring after a 15-season career. Her legacy extends beyond her on-court achievements, notably her leadership in negotiating a new collective-bargaining agreement that resulted in a 364% pay raise for players. This historic agreement has made WNBA players the highest-paid athletes in women's team sports, with average earnings reaching $564,000. AI

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WNBA star Nneka Ogwumike retires, leaving legacy of historic player pay raise

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  1. Fortune TIER_1 English(EN) · Emma Hinchliffe ·

    Nneka Ogwumike’s WNBA legacy isn’t just her 11 all-star nods. It’s a 364% pay raise for the players

    The president of the WNBA players' union is retiring after 15 seasons—and a labor agreement that's historic across professional sports.

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