The WNBA's success last year wasn't a fluke. Now, the league and its players want to cash in

Golden State Valkyries guard Kate Martin (20) struggles to maintain possession against Seattle Storm forward Ezi Magbegor (left) as Valkyries center Temi Fagbenle (14) reaches for the ball during the second half of a WNBA game Wednesday in Seattle. The Valkyries debuted this season as the league

The league is set to rake in hundreds of millions of dollars from expansion fees and a new media rights deal. And the players' union is pushing for a new contract to change a legacy of low pay.

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