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WNBA’s Next-Gen CBA Signals Big Pay, Growth and Benefit Upgrades
sports19 days ago

WNBA’s Next-Gen CBA Signals Big Pay, Growth and Benefit Upgrades

After more than a year of negotiations, the WNBA and the WNBPA signed a seven-year CBA described as transformational, delivering a major pay overhaul (salary cap to $7 million; max salaries rising to over $2.4 million; average around $583k), a new revenue-sharing model tied to league growth (roughly 20% of revenue), housing guarantees for 2026–28 with later limits for higher earners, two extra developmental roster spots, potential schedule growth to up to 50–52 games, upgraded travel and facilities, and boosted player bonuses, signaling a new financial era for the league as it heads toward the 2026 season.

UNC faces $5.3M breakup bill for Hubert Davis after NCAA exit
sports21 days ago

UNC faces $5.3M breakup bill for Hubert Davis after NCAA exit

North Carolina would owe coach Hubert Davis about $5.312 million if the school fires him on April 1, with a base salary of $1.25 million through 2030 plus $1.8 million in supplemental pay this season (rising by $100,000 annually), plus $50,000 in expenses and about $700,000 from Nike/Learfield; this comes after an 82-78 overtime loss to VCU in the first round of the 2026 NCAA tournament, putting Davis’s job security in question per university records and USA Today reporting.

WNBA's New CBA Ties Player Pay to League Growth With Historic Salaries and Reforms
sports22 days ago

WNBA's New CBA Ties Player Pay to League Growth With Historic Salaries and Reforms

After 500+ days of talks, the WNBA and WNBPA reached a seven-year CBA (with an opt-out after year six) that introduces ~20% annual revenue sharing, higher salaries (top $1.4M; avg ~$600k; min $300k), a salary-cap rise from $7M to $10M, two developmental roster spots (plus potential replacement players), and expanded amenities and family-planning resources, signaling a transformational shift for players and the league pending formal approval.

New WNBA CBA Elevates Rookie Pay and Sets Supermax Path
sports23 days ago

New WNBA CBA Elevates Rookie Pay and Sets Supermax Path

The WNBA and the players’ union reached an in-principle agreement on a new CBA that will raise pay for all players under contract—including rookies (minimums rising from about $66k to over $300k). It also creates a path to a $1.4M supermax, with a league cap starting at $7M and an expected ~20% revenue share for players. Core-designation rules would tighten by 2027, and players with extensions of three or more years on rookie deals would not be eligible to be “core” thereafter. A term sheet will be signed, followed by a players’ vote and board ratification; the 30th season is set to begin May 8 (training camp April 19), with free agency and expansion processes for Portland Fire and Toronto Tempo to follow.

WNBA secures landmark CBA as offseason roars into a sprint
sports23 days ago

WNBA secures landmark CBA as offseason roars into a sprint

The WNBA and the players’ union have ratified a historic CBA with higher salaries (average around $600k; $1.4m supermax) and 20% revenue share, a watershed moment for women’s sports. The offseason will be a sprint: ratification, an April 6 expansion draft for Portland Fire and Toronto Tempo, then rapid free agency, the April 13 college draft, training camp April 19, preseason April 25, and the regular season starting May 8, 2026, with teams juggling roster turnover under new cap rules and players encouraged to sign shorter deals to hit free agency in 2026.

WNBA, WNBPA Reach In-Principle CBA, Paving Path to Higher Pay and 2026 Season
sports24 days ago

WNBA, WNBPA Reach In-Principle CBA, Paving Path to Higher Pay and 2026 Season

After 17 months of negotiations, the WNBA and WNBPA reached an in-principle CBA on March 18; a term sheet will be signed, then players vote and a board ratification follows. The deal reportedly would set a roughly $7 million salary cap, about a 20% average revenue share for players, and salaries rising to about $600k on average (supermax ~ $1.4M), with housing and other benefits improved. The 2026 season is slated to start May 8 (camp begins April 19), and an expansion draft will be held for Portland Fire and Toronto Tempo under the new terms.

WNBA players reach in-principle CBA, signaling a pay surge
sports24 days ago

WNBA players reach in-principle CBA, signaling a pay surge

The WNBA and its players’ union have reached an in-principle agreement on a transformational new collective bargaining agreement, with a formal term sheet to be finalized soon and votes by players and the Board of Governors pending. The deal would dramatically raise pay—salaries fourfold, average compensation over $500,000, and a path to seven-figure salaries for some players—by tying salaries to league revenue. Key outstanding issues include revenue sharing, housing, and franchise-tag rules. Training camps begin April 19, with opening day May 8, and an expansion draft for Toronto and Portland on the horizon.

Luxembourg Tops Europe in Average Salary, Highlighting a Western-Northern Gap vs. the East
economy2 months ago

Luxembourg Tops Europe in Average Salary, Highlighting a Western-Northern Gap vs. the East

Luxembourg has Europe’s highest average full-time salary (about €83,000 in 2024), with Nordic and Western European countries like Iceland, Switzerland, Denmark, and Norway also at the top; by contrast, Southern and Eastern European nations cluster around €30,000 or less, with Bulgaria at €15,387, illustrating a wide wage gap across Europe. The figures come from Eurostat and OECD (converted to euros for 2024) and reflect headline salaries before cost-of-living differences, which can widen or narrow real purchasing power.

Austin's 2025 payroll snapshot: City Manager leads a high-earning lineup
local2 months ago

Austin's 2025 payroll snapshot: City Manager leads a high-earning lineup

An American-Statesman analysis of the City of Austin’s FY2025 payroll shows 13,567 full-time workers, a median regular pay of $86,711, and City Manager T.C. Broadnax at the top with $538,608 in total pay (no overtime). Overtime drives many top earners’ totals, especially in Police and Austin Energy, where 139 employees earned as much or more in overtime as in regular pay; Police Chief Lisa Davis received no overtime. Mayor Kirk Watson earned $151,443. Overall, overtime totals were $52.2M for Police, $22.2M for Fire, and $19M for Austin Energy, with Emergency Medical Services relying on overtime for ~27% of pay. The Information Security Office had the highest median regular pay at $147,530; the Law Department the second at $121,555. Data reflect FY2025 full-time, non-temporary staff as of Sept. 20, 2025, from public records.

Healthcare Tops Indeed’s Top 10 Jobs for Hiring and Long-Term Growth
business2 months ago

Healthcare Tops Indeed’s Top 10 Jobs for Hiring and Long-Term Growth

Indeed’s new list of the best US jobs to “get hired and thrive” shows healthcare dominating the rankings, with six-figure salaries and strong hiring momentum. The top positions include cardiac medical tech, owner-operator truck driver, and nurse practitioner, while other roles such as data scientist also make the list (No. 10). Example medians cited include about $115k for data scientist and radiation therapist, $105k for occupational therapist, and roughly $111k for physical therapist, with nurse practitioners projected to grow around 40% from 2024–2034. Overall, the data underscore healthcare as a resilient sector offering both stable pay and long‑term mobility.

Celebrities Reveal Their Earnings and Controversies on OnlyFans
entertainment7 months ago

Celebrities Reveal Their Earnings and Controversies on OnlyFans

The article discusses the earnings of various OnlyFans stars, highlighting that some have made millions, with figures like Blac Chyna earning nearly $2 million in two years, Bhad Bhabie making $57 million, and Lil Tay claiming over $1 million in just hours. It also notes that some performers question the accuracy of earnings claims and emphasizes the platform's potential for significant income, especially for those with existing fame.

Google Salaries Unveiled Amid AI Boom
business9 months ago

Google Salaries Unveiled Amid AI Boom

Google has increased its focus on high performance in employee evaluations and revealed through federal filings that software engineers at Google can earn up to $340,000, with other key roles also offering lucrative salaries amid the AI talent war. The data highlights the company's competitive pay packages across various roles, reflecting its efforts to attract top talent in the AI era.