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NEW YORK (AP) \u2014 WNBA<\/a> players are having information sessions over the next day or two to learn more about the new collective bargaining agreement that was agreed to in principle<\/a> early Wednesday morning.<\/p>\n

Through zoom calls and one-on-one conversations, the players are hearing about some of the details of the transformational new deal that will last for the next seven years with an opt-out after six, according to a person familiar with the negotiations. The person spoke to The Associated Press on Thursday on condition of anonymity because of the sensitive nature of the discussions.<\/p>\n

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