NEW YORK \u2014 The WNBA and players union agreed to an extension of the current collective bargaining agreement to Jan. 9 just before their current deadline ran out Sunday night.<\/p>\n
Just like the previous extension, both sides have the option to terminate the extension with 48 hours advanced notice.<\/p>\n
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