WNBA players union votes to authorize strike as deadline for new contract approaches

The WNBA's players association announced Thursday that its members voted to authorize a strike if necessary as the extended Jan. 9 deadline for contract negotiations with the league looms.

The WNBA's players association announced Thursday that its members voted to authorize a strike if necessary as the extended Jan. 9 deadline for contract negotiations with the league looms.

It's been months of stalled talks over the players' new collective bargaining agreement, which was originally set to expire on Oct. 31. Players are seeking a system that grows with the league through a model that is tied to revenue but say the league has been resistant to the proposals.

According to the players association, of those who participated in the vote, 98% agreed to authorize a strike.