WNBA faces critical deadline as ongoing collective bargaining talks threaten to disrupt schedule, commish says

WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert acknowledged progress in ongoing negotiations for a new collective bargaining agreement between the league and the players union but also outlined a deadline she hopes a deal can be reached by.

Engelbert said the timeline is aimed at avoiding disruption to the league’s spring schedule as training camp and preseason games approach.

"We have to get it done by Monday. I should say, we have to get it done without disrupting some part of the fact that we've...