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WNBPA president Nneka Ogwumike toldthe Associated PressFriday that the gap between the two sides on issues like revenue sharing continues to be vast. But the players' union wants to close it and avoid a lock out or strike.

"I know our players 100% want to play this year," she said. "We want a season.

"We made the point that once we nail (revenue sharing), we can get everything else done."

A'ja Wilson #22 of the Las Vegas Aces celebrates with Chelsea Gray #12 and Jewell Loyd #24 after winning Game Four of the 2025 WNBA Playoffs finals at Mortgage Matchup Center on October 10, 2025 in Phoenix, Arizona. The Las Vegas Aces defeat the Phoenix Mercury 97-86 to win the championship.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> A'ja Wilson #22 of the Las Vegas Aces celebrates after winning Game Four of the 2025 WNBA Playoffs finals at Mortgage Matchup Center on October 10, 2025 in Phoenix, Arizona.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> A'ja Wilson #22 of the Las Vegas Aces celebrates with Chelsea Gray #12 and Jewell Loyd #24 after winning Game Four of the 2025 WNBA Playoffs finals at Mortgage Matchup Center on Oct. 10, 2025 in Phoenix, Arizona. The Las Vegas Aces defeat the Phoenix Mercury 97-86 to win the championship.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Catherine Engelbert, WNBA Commissioner, hands the Most Valuable Player award to A'ja Wilson #22 of the Las Vegas Aces after winning Game Four of the 2025 WNBA Playoffs finals at Mortgage Matchup Center on October 10, 2025 in Phoenix, Arizona.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> A'ja Wilson #22 of the Las Vegas Aces drives to the basket against Kahleah Copper #2 of the Phoenix Mercury during Game Four of the 2025 WNBA Playoffs finals at Mortgage Matchup Center on October 10, 2025 in Phoenix, Arizona.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> A'ja Wilson #22 of the Las Vegas Aces holds up the championship trophy after winning Game Four of the 2025 WNBA Playoffs finals at Mortgage Matchup Center on October 10, 2025 in Phoenix, Arizona.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> A'ja Wilson #22 of the Las Vegas Aces celebrates after winning Game Four of the 2025 WNBA Playoffs finals at Mortgage Matchup Center on October 10, 2025 in Phoenix, Arizona.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Chelsea Gray #12 of the Las Vegas Aces celebrates with fans after winning Game Four of the 2025 WNBA Playoffs finals at Mortgage Matchup Center on October 10, 2025 in Phoenix, Arizona.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Las Vegas Raiders owner and managing general partner and Las Vegas Aces owner Mark Davis and head coach Becky Hammon speaks to the media following Game Four of the 2025 WNBA Playoffs finals at Mortgage Matchup Center on October 10, 2025 in Phoenix, Arizona.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> A'ja Wilson #22 of the Las Vegas Aces sits with the media during the post-game press conference following Game Four of the 2025 WNBA Playoffs finals at Mortgage Matchup Center on October 10, 2025 in Phoenix, Arizona.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> A'ja Wilson #22 of the Las Vegas Aces speaks to the media following Game Four of the 2025 WNBA Playoffs finals at Mortgage Matchup Center on October 10, 2025 in Phoenix, Arizona.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Jackie Young #0 of the Las Vegas Aces takes a shot in the fourth quarter against the Phoenix Mercury during Game Four of the 2025 WNBA Playoffs finals at Mortgage Matchup Center on October 10, 2025 in Phoenix, Arizona.

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See the moment the Las Vegas Aces celebrate their 2025 WNBA championship win

A'ja Wilson #22 of the Las Vegas Aces celebrates with Chelsea Gray #12 and Jewell Loyd #24 after winning Game Four of the 2025 WNBA Playoffs finals at Mortgage Matchup Center on October 10, 2025 in Phoenix, Arizona. The Las Vegas Aces defeat the Phoenix Mercury 97-86 to win the championship.

The players are asking for 30% of the gross revenue. The league's previous proposal, one the other had, offered more than 70% of net revenue. The WNBA's previous offer also included a maximum $1 million base salary, with a projected revenue sharing component that raises players' max total earnings to more than $1.3 million in 2026.

Theregular-season is supposed to tipoff May 8. But before that can happen the Toronto Tempo and Portland Thorns will have an expansion draft. Free agency and the WNBA draft also need to take place.

WNBA playersauthorized the union executive committee to "call a strike when necessary"in December.

"Having the strike on the table is something that we're very much aware of, but there's so many more conversations that have to happen," Ogwumike told the AP. "You know, we're not just going to say, 'Hey, today's the day (we'll strike).' You know, I think that's what we're demonstrating right now is negotiating in good faith."

This article originally appeared on USA TODAY:WNBA submits new CBA proposal to players' union

Duringa live taping of his podcastfrom San Francisco, the All-Pro linebacker revealed to Eagles receiver A.J. Brown that they were nearly teammates this past season.

"So, to be honest with you, bro, it was very close," Parsons said to Brown and Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young. "It was very close. Eagles before the Jaelan Phillips, before all of them, it was me. And I was really about to come."

"But there was one person I had to play with and if he was gone, I didn't want to be there and that was Jalen Carter," he added. "They wanted a D-tackle. And they wanted to trade me, plus some picks. I don't really care about the picks, but I'm going to play next to JC, you feel me? Yeah. Sorry Cowboys fans, it really almost happened. I feel like the trajectory would've changed."

Micah Parsons says he was 'really almost' traded to the EaglesWatch full interview NOW:https://t.co/KTojIcNbyPpic.twitter.com/3LtiTbmvoV

— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport)February 7, 2026

The full podcastcan be seen here. Parsons' remarks about the Eagles begin at the 6:15 mark.

Parsons' story certainly checks out. The Eagles were reportedly aggressive in pursuing the edge rusher beforethe Cowboys traded him to the Green Bay Packersin August. And Parsons, who grew up near Philadelphia and played college football at Penn State, wanted to play for the Eagles someday. But not without playing next to one of the team's best players in Carter.

Yet Dallas was unlikely to deal its defensive star to an NFC East rival. The Cowboys also wanted to ensure the Packers wouldn't somehow flip him to Philadelphia, as unlikely as that seemed, byincluding a provisionin the terms of the trade. A condition of the deal was that Green Bay would have to trade its 2028 first-round pick to Dallas if Parsons was traded to an NFC East team before the end of the 2026 NFL season,according to ESPN.

Every Micah Parsons sack in his first year with the#Packerspic.twitter.com/nyHWESOBew

— Eli Berkovits (@BookOfEli_NFL)January 20, 2026

The Cowboys showed they coveted a defensive tackle by acquiring Kenny Clark from the Packers in exchange for Parsons, along with first-round selections in 2026 and 2027. Dallas further tried to strengthen its interior defensive line at the trade deadlineby adding Quinnen Williamsfrom the New York Jets.

Parsons referencing what could have been compels "what if" dreaming for Eagles fans and Cowboys fans.

With Parsons on its defense, would Philadelphia have surged toward a second consecutive Super Bowl title? (The Eagles finished 13th among NFL teams in total defense.) Could he have made the difference inthe Eagles' 23-19 playoff lossto the San Francisco 49ers? Philadelphia ended uptrading for edge rusher Jaelan Phillipsat the deadline.

The three-time All-Pro suffereda torn ACL in his left kneeduring a Week 15 loss to the Denver Broncos. In 14 games, he tallied 12.5 sacks, 27 quarterback hits, 12 tackles for loss, 2 forced fumbles and 41 tackles in his first season with the Packers.

And as Parsons acknowledged, the Cowboys would have benefited by adding Carter, named to his second Pro Bowl after compiling 33 tackles, 3 sacks, 5 tackles for loss, 12 QB hits and seven passes defended. Perhaps he could have helped Dallas reach the playoffs instead of finishing 7-9-1 and out of the postseason.

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The 20-year-old Yildiz scored on his debut against Frosinone in December 2023. He has since inherited the club's No. 10 jersey and last year became the youngest player to captain the team.

Altogether Yildiz has scored 25 goals and also set up 19 in 115 appearances over two and half seasons with Juventus. This season he has eight goals and five assists in Serie A.

"Kenan embodies leadership, sacrifice and the constant pursuit of improvement. He is the personification of Juventus' values, and he carries them onto the pitch in every game he plays," the club said.

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Media reports suggested the new deal made Yildiz the best-paid player in the squad.

The German-born Yildiz switched to Juventus Under-19s from Bayern Munich's youth setup in 2022.

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