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The WNBA sent a new CBA proposal to the players' union Sunday night that includes allowing some of its young stars like Caitlin Clark and Paige Bueckers a chance to earn a maximum salary quicker, a person familiar with the deal told The Associated Press.The person spoke on condition of anonymity on Monday because of the sensitive nature of negotiations.The new offer, which came two days after the latest proposal from the union, would allow players on rookie contracts who were first or second team all-league to become eligible to sign a maximum contract in their fourth year and would not be eligible for a franchise tag designation following that extension.For example, Clark would be eligible for a maximum contract in 2027, Bueckers in 2028. Aliyah Boston would be eligible this year.The salary cap in the first year would be $5.75 million up 280% from last years $1.5 million. That would grow to $8.5 million by the sixth year of the deal. The deal would result in maximum salaries increasing by more than $1 million from $249,000 to $1.3 million and average salaries increasing from $120,000 to $540,000 in the first year.The league didn't make changes in its revenue sharing model from its previous offer. The WNBA has proposed giving players more than 70% of net revenue with that number going up as the league continues to grow. The union in its offer earlier this week asked for an average of 26% of the gross revenue revenue before expenses over the course of the CBA. That would include only 25% in the first year of the new deal. The league has said that number is unrealistic.Kelsey Plum, who is a vice president of the union, said Monday while preparing for the Unrivaled semifinals that getting the league to agree to a revenue sharing system for the first time is something we fought really hard for, and a significant win. The WNBPA can continue to negotiate the expense credits the league would get.Ive always been someone thats focused on the gain, not the gap. Plum said. And to be honest, I think if you look at where weve come from, shoot, since I came into the league until now, and now that were in a revenue share, its a tremendous win.Obviously, were going to continue to negotiate. I cant emphasize that enough. Like were not just settling. I want to be very clear about that. But Im super proud to be a part of this opportunity to change womens sports.Breanna Stewart, who was the first to say that the league had sent a new offer, agreed with Plum.I think that while we still are fighting for a lot of different things, we have to realize that the rev share is a win, especially just even coming from the 2020 CBA and the ones before that, said Stewart, who is also a vice president of the union. "I dont think a strike is good for anyone, because as the league loses money, or if we have a delay, we also lose money. Thats not just me as a player. Thats me thinking as, like an overall business person. Nobody wants to lose money, so how can we try to prevent that in all ways possible?For the first time, the league is giving $8 million from revenue sharing to the players from last season as the league generated enough to trigger it for the first time in its history. There's also $8 million going to player marketing from the money made last season.The two sides still differ on housing. The league had offered that its teams would pay for all housing this season. Then franchises would pay for housing for players on minimum salary contracts as well as rookies in their first season, the person said. Theyd also pay for the housing of the two developmental players that teams would be allowed to have.The union in its last offer asked teams to provide housing for all players in the first few years of the deal, but in the latter part of the CBA teams wouldnt have to provide housing for players making at least 75% of the maximum salary.The WNBA had told the players union that it needs to get a deal in place by March 10 to start the season on time at a virtual collective bargaining agreement negotiating session a week ago, a different person familiar with the discussions told The Associated Press.That person also spoke spoke on condition of anonymity because of the sensitive nature of negotiations.If a labor deal is agreed to by March 10, it probably would be signed by the end of the month. Under that timeline, the expansion draft for new franchises in Portland and Toronto would be held sometime between April 1 and 6, according to a timetable obtained by the AP.Free agent qualifying offers, including franchise player tags, would be sent out April 7 and 8. Teams would then have three days to negotiate with the more than 80% of players who are free agents. The signing period would take place from April 12-18.Training camps would open the next day and the season would be able to start on May 8.I think both sides are in agreement that we want to have a season, we don't want to have a strike necessarily, Bueckers said at Unrivaled shootaround. There are certain things we want to stand firm on. ... We need to continue to have these conversations. We need to have change implemented to move on our stance."___AP WNBA: https://apnews.com/hub/wnba-basketball

The WNBA sent a new CBA proposal to the players' union Sunday night that includes allowing some of its young stars like Caitlin Clark and Paige Bueckers a chance to earn a maximum salary quicker, a person familiar with the deal told The Associated Press.The person spoke on condition of anonymity on Monday because of the sensitive nature of negotiations.The new offer, which came two days after the latest proposal from the union, would allow players on rookie contracts who were first or second team all-league to become eligible to sign a maximum contract in their fourth year and would not be eligible for a franchise tag designation following that extension.For example, Clark would be eligible for a maximum contract in 2027, Bueckers in 2028. Aliyah Boston would be eligible this year.The salary cap in the first year would be $5.75 million up 280% from last years $1.5 million. That would grow to $8.5 million by the sixth year of the deal. The deal would result in maximum salaries increasing by more than $1 million from $249,000 to $1.3 million and average salaries increasing from $120,000 to $540,000 in the first year.The league didn't make changes in its revenue sharing model from its previous offer. The WNBA has proposed giving players more than 70% of net revenue with that number going up as the league continues to grow. The union in its offer earlier this week asked for an average of 26% of the gross revenue revenue before expenses over the course of the CBA. That would include only 25% in the first year of the new deal. The league has said that number is unrealistic.Kelsey Plum, who is a vice president of the union, said Monday while preparing for the Unrivaled semifinals that getting the league to agree to a revenue sharing system for the first time is something we fought really hard for, and a significant win. The WNBPA can continue to negotiate the expense credits the league would get.Ive always been someone thats focused on the gain, not the gap. Plum said. And to be honest, I think if you look at where weve come from, shoot, since I came into the league until now, and now that were in a revenue share, its a tremendous win.Obviously, were going to continue to negotiate. I cant emphasize that enough. Like were not just settling. I want to be very clear about that. But Im super proud to be a part of this opportunity to change womens sports.Breanna Stewart, who was the first to say that the league had sent a new offer, agreed with Plum.I think that while we still are fighting for a lot of different things, we have to realize that the rev share is a win, especially just even coming from the 2020 CBA and the ones before that, said Stewart, who is also a vice president of the union. "I dont think a strike is good for anyone, because as the league loses money, or if we have a delay, we also lose money. Thats not just me as a player. Thats me thinking as, like an overall business person. Nobody wants to lose money, so how can we try to prevent that in all ways possible?For the first time, the league is giving $8 million from revenue sharing to the players from last season as the league generated enough to trigger it for the first time in its history. There's also $8 million going to player marketing from the money made last season.The two sides still differ on housing. The league had offered that its teams would pay for all housing this season. Then franchises would pay for housing for players on minimum salary contracts as well as rookies in their first season, the person said. Theyd also pay for the housing of the two developmental players that teams would be allowed to have.The union in its last offer asked teams to provide housing for all players in the first few years of the deal, but in the latter part of the CBA teams wouldnt have to provide housing for players making at least 75% of the maximum salary.The WNBA had told the players union that it needs to get a deal in place by March 10 to start the season on time at a virtual collective bargaining agreement negotiating session a week ago, a different person familiar with the discussions told The Associated Press.That person also spoke spoke on condition of anonymity because of the sensitive nature of negotiations.If a labor deal is agreed to by March 10, it probably would be signed by the end of the month. Under that timeline, the expansion draft for new franchises in Portland and Toronto would be held sometime between April 1 and 6, according to a timetable obtained by the AP.Free agent qualifying offers, including franchise player tags, would be sent out April 7 and 8. Teams would then have three days to negotiate with the more than 80% of players who are free agents. The signing period would take place from April 12-18.Training camps would open the next day and the season would be able to start on May 8.I think both sides are in agreement that we want to have a season, we don't want to have a strike necessarily, Bueckers said at Unrivaled shootaround. There are certain things we want to stand firm on. ... We need to continue to have these conversations. We need to have change implemented to move on our stance."___AP WNBA: https://apnews.com/hub/wnba-basketball

Leeds United have described the booing heard during a Ramadan fast break in Saturday's Premier League defeat to Manchester City as "disappointing."The club's supporter liaison officer stated in an email response: "The club is aware of the incident and it was disappointing that some supporters chose to boo during the pause in play to allow players observing Ramadan to break their fast."The correspondence added: "The club is currently looking into why this happened and what can be done moving forwards to prevent incidents of a similar nature happening again in the future."It is understood Leeds have privately conceded that their communication to fans ahead of the fixture was insufficient.Numerous supporters have contacted the club expressing frustration at the delayed public response, with one describing themselves as "deeply disturbed" and "embarrassed" by events.Manager Daniel Farke addressed the controversy at his pre-match press conference ahead of Tuesday's home fixture against Sunderland.He suggested supporters may not have understood the reason for the stoppage, pointing to memories of the reverse fixture at the Etihad Stadium in November."I am not sure everyone was aware when the sun went down," Farke said. "We had the first game against Manchester City and we had the stoppage when Pep got all the players together and spoke to them."The Leeds boss explained that his side had dominated the opening exchanges before the pause occurred."We had such a good start to this game, we were battling them and all over them in the first 10 minutes and our supporters had the feeling they are doing the same as the first game and because of this they were booing," he added.Farke had accused City goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma of faking an injury during that earlier encounter to "bend the rules."The stoppage allowed Guardiola to summon his players to the touchline for tactical instructions during approximately two minutes of halted play.Leeds had trailed 2-0 at the interval before mounting a spirited comeback to level at 2-2, only for City to eventually prevail 3-2.Donnarumma completed the match without further issue despite his prolonged treatment.On Saturday, the Ramadan break came in the 13th minute of the 17:30 GMT kick-off, with players from both sides moving to the touchline for fluids and energy supplements.The pause lasted roughly sixty seconds, during which loud jeers and whistles echoed around Elland Road.Farke maintained that the incident was not rooted in religious intolerance, stating: "I don't think it has anything to do with the break for Ramadan - I don't think anyone was really aware."He emphasised football's role in bringing together people of different backgrounds and faiths, adding: "My gut feeling is supporters did not even know what was happening."A similar stoppage may be required during Sunday's FA Cup quarter-final against Norwich at Elland Road, and the club intends to ensure fans receive clearer advance notice.City manager Pep Guardiola criticised the reaction following his side's 1-0 victory, saying: "It's the modern world, right? Respect the religion, respect the diversity."Anti-discrimination body Kick It Out condemned the booing, stating that football "still has a long way to go in terms of education and acceptance."Our Standards: The GB News Editorial Charter

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U.S. airlines are gearing up for one of the busiest spring travel seasons on record with millions of passengers expected to fly over the next two months.Airlines for America (A4A), an industry trade group based in Washington, D.C., projects that 171 million travelers will take to the skies between March 1 and April 30, marking a 4% increase over last year.On average, airlines expect to carry about 2.8 million passengers per day during this period.MEXICO BEACH RECENTLY CROWNED BEST IN WORLD AS CARTELS NOW TORCH BUSINESSES, TERRORIZE TOURIST AREASIn response to growing demand, airlines are adding more routes and boosting capacity, with about 26,000 flights taking off each day and close to 3.5 million seats available, A4A noted."U.S. airlines are ready for the travel rush this spring," said Chris Sununu, A4A's president and CEO, in a news release.Last year, approximately 18 million travelers used Global Entry, saving an estimated 300,000 officer hours due to faster processing times, A4A noted.MOST SEARCHED US SPRING BREAK DESTINATIONS FOR THIS YEAR, WITH SOME SURPRISES"Record-breaking spring break travel tells us one thing: Americans prioritize experiences over almost everything else right now," Florida-based travel expert Amy West told Fox News Digital.West said travelers are planning earlier this year and choosing destinations that offer warm weather and memorable experiences.Even with higher airfare and packed airports, she noted that many Americans are still moving forward with trips they've been looking forward to and planning.Social media and improved travel-planning tools are also playing a role in the surge, West added, making it easier for travelers to research destinations and book flights quickly.Even as airlines prepare for record passenger volumes, some travelers are reconsidering where they plan to spend spring break.TEST YOURSELF WITH OUR LATEST LIFESTYLE QUIZSecurity concerns tied to cartel-related violence in parts of Mexico have prompted some American tourists to rethink trips to popular resort destinations, as Fox News Digital previously reported.Travel advisor Mallory Dumond of Travelmation told Fox News Digital some clients have explored alternative locations in the Caribbean as a result.Destinations such as the Dominican Republic offer all-inclusive resort options for travelers looking to adjust plans, she said."Contactyour airline as soon as possible to see if the security issues merit flight changes or refunds, and work with a travel advisor or tour operator for rebooking, partial or full refunds, or resortcredits," Dumond said.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR LIFESTYLE NEWSLETTERSearch trends point to continued demand for U.S. spring break destinations.Fox News Digital previously reported that an analysis by travel site Upgraded Points found Key West, Florida, to be the most-searched domestic spring break destination nationwide with Destin and other Florida beach cities also generating significant interest across multiple states.The partial government shutdown currently in place has Department of Homeland Security employees missing paychecks even as the U.S. has engaged Iran with airstrikes that have brought the nation to the brink of war, as Fox News Digital has reported.Sununu's group shared its concern that, amid the partial shutdown, "the Department of Homeland Security has not fully reopened the Global Entry program after suspending it" on Feb. 22.Ahead of the spring break travel surge, he said that "DHS should act with urgency to reverse course and reopen the Global Entry program. It is common sense to have these programs fully functioning."However, DHS, in a statement Feb. 22, said it needed to "take emergency measures to preserve limited fundsand personneltomitigate thenational security and publicsafety damageat the hands ofcongressionalDemocrats."CLICK HERE FOR MORE LIFESTYLE STORIESDepartment of Homeland SecuritySecretaryKristi Noem, said in the same statement, in part, "TSA and CBP are prioritizingthe general traveling population at our airports and ports of entry,and suspendingcourtesy and special privilege escorts."Fox News Digital's Charles Creitz and Ashley DiMella contributed reporting.

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