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WNBA star Candace Parker announces retirement after 16 seasons

Candace Parker #3 of the Las Vegas Aces reacts in the second quarter of a game against the Connecticut Sun at Michelob ULTRA Arena on July 01, 2023 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

(NEW YORK) -- Two-time WNBA MVP and three-time WNBA champion Candace Parker announced her retirement Sunday.

"I'm retiring," Parker wrote in a lengthy Instagram message detailing her career and plans for her future.

Parker’s message covered her mindset behind her decision to retire from basketball after most recently joining the Las Vegas Aces in 2023.

"I promised I’d never cheat the game & that I’d leave it in a better place than I came into it. The competitor in me always wants 1 more, but it’s time," she wrote. "My HEART & body knew, but I needed to give my mind time to accept it."

Parker’s many career accomplishments include being the first WNBA player in history to win a championship with three different teams and winning two NCAA Championships in 2007 and 2008 while in college at University of Tennessee.

Parker is also a two-time Olympic Gold medalist.

She described the final game she played in 2023 in her farewell message.

"I always wanted to walk off the court with no parade or tour, just privately with the ones I love. What now was to be my last game, I walked off the court with my daughter. I ended the journey just as I started it, with her," Parker wrote.

The Las Vegas Aces also posted a congratulatory message for Parker.

"We can’t wait to see what the next chapter in her life has to offer. Thanks for the memories, Candace," read a portion of the message from the team.

In addition to being a star basketball player, Parker spoke out often on her life balancing motherhood with professional sports. In an Instagram post last year, Parker detailed her commitment to motherhood: "Being a mom is THE most important aspect of who I identify as. No matter how many hats I may wear, being a mom always IS NUMBER 1!"

In her retirement post, Parker highlighted her insistence on staying genuine to who she is throughout her career, and expressed gratitude for those who helped her along the way.

"I fell in love with a little orange ball at 13 years old and BECAUSE of it my world goes ‘round. The highs are unmatched & the lows taught me lessons. On & off the court I’m proud I’ve always been true & stayed true to ME, even when it wasn’t popular," she wrote. "I’m grateful that for 16 years I PLAYED A GAME for a living & DESPITE all the injuries, I hooped. I’m grateful for family, friends, teammates, coaches, doctors, trainers & fans who made this journey so special."

Parker said that now that her basketball career is over, she is planning to pursue opportunities in business, including private equity, team ownership, broadcasting, production and more with "the same intensity & focus I did basketball."

She concluded with a message to current WNBA players: "Today’s players: ENJOY IT. No matter how you prepare for it, you won’t be ready for the gap it leaves in your soul. Forgive me as I mourn a bit, but I’ll be back loving the game differently in a while."

Parker included farewell lyrics from the song "Dear Summer" by Jay-Z and Memphis Bleek in her sign off.

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Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts donates $200,000 for air-conditioning units in Philadelphia schools

Jalen Hurts attends the 2024 NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament National Championship between the Iowa Hawkeyes and the South Carolina Gamecocks at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse on April 07, 2024 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Steph Chambers/Getty Images)

(PHILADELPHIA) -- Philadelphia Eagles star quarterback Jalen Hurts is giving back to the community in a big way.

Hurts has donated $200,000 for air conditioners in Philadelphia-area schools to ensure students can stay comfortable during warmer months.

The superintendent of the Philadelphia school district, Dr. Tony B. Watlington Sr., told ABC News' Good Morning America that the donation is set to add 300 air-conditioning units to 10 local schools. The donation will ultimately impact more than 5,000 students in the district, Watlington Sr. said.

"I think back to my time as a student not being able to imagine some of the things that you guys have to go through," Hurts said while speaking last week at a Philadelphia-area school. "I just want to serve you guys and help in any way I can."

"More than half of our schools lack appropriate air-conditioning such that when the temperature climbs higher than 86 to 90 degrees, we too often have to let our kids go home early," Watlington Sr. said. "And that really impacts student achievement."

Watlington Sr. said the increase in air conditioners will benefit more than just students.

"It benefits teachers, as well, because when teachers have optimal teaching conditions, they're more likely to return as teachers," he said.

Hurts' donation highlights a larger, nationwide need for updated cooling systems in public schools.

According to the Government Accountability Office, as of 2020, "41% of districts need to update or replace heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) systems," totaling about 36,000 schools in need of updates.

The Philadelphia superintendent said installation of the air-conditioning units has begun, and the project will be complete by the start of the next school year.

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Scoreboard roundup -- 4/28/24

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(NEW YORK) -- Here are the scores from Sunday's sports events:

MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL

INTERLEAGUE
Toronto 3, LA Dodgers 1
Atlanta 4, Cleveland 3
Texas 4, Cincinnati 3
NY Yankees 15, Milwaukee 5
Houston 8, Colorado 2
Arizona 3, Seattle 2
Boston 5, Chi Cubs 4

AMERICAN LEAGUE
Detroit 4, Kansas City 1
Chi White Sox 4, Tampa Bay 2
Oakland 7, Baltimore 6
Minnesota 11, LA Angels 5

NATIONAL LEAGUE
NY Mets 4, St. Louis 2
Washington 12, Miami 9
San Francisco 3, Pittsburgh 2
Philadelphia 8, San Diego 6

NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION PLAYOFFS
New York 97, Philadelphia 92 (New York Leads series 3-1)
LA Clippers 116, Dallas 111 (Series tied 2-2)
Indiana 126, Milwaukee 113 (Indiana leads series 3-1)
Minnesota 122, Phoenix 116 (Minnesota wins 4-0)

NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUE PLAYOFFS
Colorado 5, Winnipeg 1 (Colorado leads series 3-1)
Vancouver 4, Nashville 3 (OT) (Vancouver leas series 3-1)
NY Rangers 4, Washington 2 (New York wins series 4-0)
Edmonton 1, Los Angeles 0 (Edmonton leads series 2-1)

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Scoreboard roundup -- 4/25/24

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(NEW YORK) -- Here are the scores from Thursday's sports events:

MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL

INTERLEAGUE
Chi Cubs, 3 Houston 1

AMERICAN LEAGUE
Minnesota 6, Chi White Sox 3
Kansas City 2, Toronto 1
Cleveland 6, Boston 4
Seattle 4, Texas 3
Oakland 3, NY Yankees 1

NATIONAL LEAGUE
Milwaukee 7, Pittsburgh 5
Philadelphia 5, Cincinnati 0
Colorado 10, San Diego 9
LA Dodgers 2, Washington 1

NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION PLAYOFFS
Orlando 121, Cleveland 83 (Cleveland leads series 2-1)
Philadelphia 125, New York 114 (New York leads series 2-1)
Denver 112, LA Lakers 105 (Denver leads series 3-0)

NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUE PLAYOFFS
Florida 5, Tampa Bay 3 (Florida leads series 3-0)
Carolina 3, NY Islanders 2 (Carolina leads series 3-0)

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Scoreboard roundup -- 4/24/24

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(NEW YORK) -- Here are the scores from Wednesday's sports events:

MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL

INTERLEAGUE
Chi Cubs 4, Houston 3

AMERICAN LEAGUE
Baltimore 6, LA Angels 5
Boston 8, Cleveland 0
Tampa Bay 7, Detroit 5
NY Yankees 7, Oakland 3
Minnesota 6, Chi White Sox 3
Kansas City 3, Toronto 2
Texas 5, Seattle 1

NATIONAL LEAGUE
St. Louis 5, Arizona 1
NY Mets 8, San Francisco 2
Milwaukee 3, Pittsburgh 2
LA Dodgers 11, Washington 2
Cincinnati 7, Philadelphia 4
Atlanta 4, Miami 3
San Diego 5, Colorado 2

NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION PLAYOFFS
Miami 111, Boston 101 (Series tied 1-1)
Oklahoma City 124, New Orleans 92 (Oklahoma City leads series 2-0)

NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUE PLAYOFFS
Los Angeles 5, Edmonton 4 (OT) (Series tied 1-1)
Boston 4, Toronto 2 (Boston leads series 2-1)
Vegas 3, Dallas 1 (Vegas leads series 2-1)

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Former college and NFL star Reggie Bush's 2005 Heisman Trophy reinstated

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(NEW YORK) -- Former standout college football player and NFL running back Reggie Bush will have his 2005 Heisman Trophy reinstated, according to Bush's attorneys and a statement posted on the Heisman website Wednesday.

Bush posted a photo on Instagram with the trophy captioned, "No one can take from you what God has for you."

Bush forfeited the trophy in 2010 amid NCAA sanctions against his former school, the University of Southern California.

"I am grateful to once again be recognized as the recipient of the Heisman Trophy," said Bush in a statement via his attorneys, "This reinstatement is not only a personal victory but also a validation of the tireless efforts of my supporters and advocates who have stood by me throughout this arduous journey."

Bush, who was accused of receiving improper benefits while playing at USC, maintained his innocence in the statement.

"I want to make it abundantly clear that I have always acted with integrity and in accordance with the rules and regulations set forth by the NCAA," Bush stated. "The allegations brought against me were unfounded and unsupported by evidence, and I am grateful that the truth is finally prevailing."

In a statement confirming the decision, Michael Comerford, president of the Heisman Trophy Trust, said the choice was made considering "enormous changes in college athletics over the last several years."

"We are thrilled to welcome Reggie Bush back to the Heisman family in recognition of his collegiate accomplishments," said Comerford. "We considered the enormous changes in college athletics over the last several years in deciding that now is the right time to reinstate the Trophy for Reggie. We are so happy to welcome him back."

This is a developing story. Please check back for updates.

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Scoreboard roundup -- 4/23/24

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(NEW YORK) -- Here are the scores from Tuesday's sports events:

MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL

INTERLEAGUE
Chi Cubs 7, Houston 2

AMERICAN LEAGUE
Cleveland 4, Boston 1
Detroit 4, Tampa Bay 2
NY Yankees 4, Oakland 3
Kansas City 3, Toronto 2
Minnesota 6, Chi White Sox 5
Seattle 4, Texas 0
LA Angels 7, Baltimore 4

NATIONAL LEAGUE
Pittsburgh 2, Milwaukee 1
Atlanta 5, Miami 0
Cincinnati 8, Philadelphia 1
LA Dodgers 4, Washington 1
Arizona 14, St. Louis 1
Colorado 7, San Diego 4
San Francisco 5, NY Mets 1

NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION PLAYOFFS
Dallas 96, LA Clippers 93 (Series tied 1-1)
Minnesota 105, Phoenix 93 (Minnesota leads series 2-0)
Indiana 125, Milwaukee 108 (Series tied 1-1)

NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUE PLAYOFFS
Nashville 4, Vancouver 1 (Series tied 1-1)
NY Rangers 4, Washington 3 (New York leads series 2-0)
Florida 3, Tampa Bay 2 (OT) (Florida leads 2-0)
Colorado 5, Winnipeg 2 (Series tied 1-1)

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WNBA star Brittney Griner opens up about harrowing Russian detention in exclusive "20/20" special

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(NEW YORK) -- WNBA star Brittney Griner, who was released from Russian detention in a prisoner swap in December 2022, shared her story for the first time and reflected on the hopelessness she experienced during her monthslong confinement in an exclusive interview that will air May 1 on a special edition of ABC News' 20/20. ABC's Good Morning America will have a first look earlier that day.

“I was just so scared for everything because there's so much unknown,” Griner told GMA co-anchor Robin Roberts.

Griner, 33, a two-time Olympic gold medalist and a nine-time WNBA All-Star who plays for the Phoenix Mercury, was detained on Feb. 17, 2022, at Sheremetyevo International Airport in Khimki after she was accused of having vape cartridges containing hashish oil, which is illegal in the country. Griner was returning to Russia to play during the WNBA's off-season.

“My life is over right here,” Griner said when asked by Roberts what she was thinking when she realized that she had left the cartridges in her luggage.

Griner pleaded guilty to drug charges on July 7, 2022, saying that the vape cartridges containing hashish oil were in her luggage unintentionally. She testified that she had "no intention" of breaking Russian law and packed the cartridges by accident.

The U.S. classified Griner’s case as "wrongfully detained" in May 2022 and worked for months to secure her freedom. Throughout the Houston native’s detention, top athletes in the WNBA and NBA rallied for Griner on and off the court, raising awareness about her case through public statements, putting pressure on the Biden White House to secure her release.

Griner was sentenced to nine years in prison. Her attorneys filed an appeal but a judge rejected it on Oct. 25, 2022.

After her sentencing, Griner was transferred to a penal colony in the Russian region of Mordovia.

“The mattress had a huge blood stain on it. I had no soap, no toilet paper. That was the moment where I just felt less than a human,” Griner told Roberts as she reflected on her time in prison.

Griner said in her interview with Roberts that there were times when she thought about ending her life.

“I just didn't think I could get through what I needed to get through,” she said.

Griner was released on Dec. 8, 2022, in a prisoner exchange. The U.S. agreed to swap Griner for convicted Russian arms dealer Viktor Bout.

Since her release, Griner has become an outspoken advocate for other Americans wrongfully detained overseas, including Paul Whelan and Evan Gershkovich who are imprisoned in Russia.

Griner broke her silence following her release in a heartfelt Instagram post on Dec. 16, 2022, where she thanked those who advocated for her release, including her wife Cherelle Griner and her WNBA family.

Griner announced exclusively to GMA on Feb. 6 that she is set to release a new memoir on May 7 titled, Coming Home -- a book that will detail her harrowing incarceration in Russia and subsequent release.

"Coming Home begins in a land where my roots developed and is the diary of my heartaches and regrets," Griner said in a statement. "But, ultimately, the book is also a story of how my family, my faith, and the support of millions who rallied for my rescue helped me endure a nightmare.”

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Scoreboard roundup -- 4/22/24

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(NEW YORK) -- Here are the scores from Monday's sports events:

MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL

AMERICAN LEAGUE
Oakland 2, NY Yankees 0
Detroit 7, Tampa Bay 1
Minnesota 7, Chi White Sox 0
Toronto 5, Kansas City 3
Baltimore 4, LA Angels 2

NATIONAL LEAGUE
Philadelphia 7, Cincinnati 0
Pittsburgh 4, Milwaukee 2
Atlanta 3, Miami 0
St. Louis 5, Arizona 3
San Diego 3, Colorado 1
San Francisco 5, NY Mets 2

NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION PLAYOFFS
Denver 101, LA Lakers 99 (Denver leads series 2-0)
Cleveland 96, Orlando 86 (Cleveland leads series 2-0)
New York 104, Philadelphia 101 (New York leads series 2-0)

NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUE PLAYOFFS
Vegas 4, Dallas 3 (Vegas leads series 1-0)
Edmonton 7, Los Angeles 4 (Edmonton leads series 1-0)
Toronto 3, Boston 2 (Series tied 1-1)
Carolina 5, NY Islanders 3 (Carolina leads series 2-0)

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Scoreboard roundup -- 4/21/24

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(NEW YORK) -- Here are the scores from Sunday's sports events:

MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL

INTERLEAGUE
Washington 6, Houston 0
Philadelphia 8, Chi White Sox 2
Cincinnati 3, LA Angels 0
Boston 6, Pittsburgh 1
Colorado 2, Seattle 1
San Diego 6, Toronto 3
Texas 6, Atlanta 4
Seattle 10, Colorado 2

AMERICAN LEAGUE
NY Yankees 5, Tampa Bay 4
Cleveland 6, Oakland 2
Detroit 6, Minnesota 1
Baltimore 5, Kansas City 0

NATIONAL LEAGUE
Milwaukee 2, St. Louis 0
Miami 6, Chi Cubs 3
LA Dodgers 10, NY Mets 0
Arizona 5, San Francisco 3

NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION PLAYOFFS
Boston 114, Miami 94 (Boston leads series 1-0)
LA Clippers, 109, Dallas 97 (Los Angeles leads series 1-0)
Milwaukee 109, Indiana 94 (Milwaukee leads series 1-0)
Oklahoma City 94, New Orleans 92 (Oklahoma leads series 1-0)

NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUE PLAYOFFS
Vancouver 4, Nashville 2 (Vancouver leads series 1-0))
Florida 3, Tampa Bay 2 (Florida leads series 1-0)
NY Rangers 4, Washington 1 (New York leads series 1-0)
Winnipeg 7, Colorado 6 (Winnipeg leads series 1-0)

MAJOR LEAGUE SOCCER
Minnesota 3, Charlotte FC 0
LA Galaxy 4, San Jose 3

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Scoreboard roundup -- 4/18/24

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(NEW YORK) -- Here are the scores from Thursday's sports events:

MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL

AMERICAN LEAGUE
Tampa Bay 2, LA Angels 1
Cleveland 5, Boston 4
Texas 9, Detroit 7

NATIONAL LEAGUE
Miami at Chi Cubs (Postponed)
San Francisco 5, Arizona 0

NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUE PLAYOFFS
Los Angeles 5, Chicago 4 (OT)
Seattle 4, Minnesota 3
Winnipeg 4, Vancouver 2
Calgary 5, San Jose 1
Colorado 5, Edmonton 1
Anaheim 4, Vegas 1

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University of Oregon defensive back Daylen Austin arrested over hit-and-run that left man dead

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(NEW YORK) -- A college football player from the University of Oregon has been arrested in connection to a fatal hit-and-run crash that killed a 46-year-old man, police say.

The Eugene Police Department is investigating 19-year-old University of Oregon defensive back Daylen Amir Austin after a fatal hit-and-run crash took place a W. 4th Avenue and Polk Street in Eugene, Oregon, on Monday night at approximately 9:10 p.m just three miles from the college campus.

“Daylen Amir Austin, age 19, was arrested at 11:45 p.m. on April 15 and has initially been charged with felony Hit and Run,” said the Eugene Police Department in a statement released on Wednesday. “This is a complex investigation and EPD is still gathering information to be submitted to the Lane County District Attorney’s Office for a final charging decision.”

The person struck by the car, confirmed to be a 46-year-old man by police, has not yet been identified and no other details on him have been released.

A hit-and-run with a vehicle is a Class C felony in Oregon and is punishable by up to five years in prison.

Austin appeared in three games as a freshman in 2023, after coming to the University of Oregon from Long Beach Poly High in Southern California where he was ESPN's No. 142-ranked player in the class of 2023 and the No. 11 player in California, according to ESPN.

The investigation into the circumstances that led up to and caused the accident is currently ongoing.

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Morgan Price on making history as first HBCU gymnast to win national title: 'It felt really amazing'

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(NEW YORK) -- Morgan Price is speaking out after she made history by becoming the first gymnast from a historically Black college or university to win a collegiate national title.

"It felt really amazing," Price told ABC News' Good Morning America of her historic win. "I'm very honored to be on such an amazing team, being part of the first ever HBCU gymnastics team and being the first HBCU gymnast to win [an] all-around national title. It really means everything to me."

Price clinched the 2024 USA Gymnastics Women's Collegiate National Championships all-around title on April 12. The Fisk University sophomore competed on the floor exercise, uneven bars, balance beam and vault and came out on top with an overall score of 39.225.

Fisk gymnastics head coach Corrinne Tarver said Price's achievement is especially notable because of the difficulty in competing in four disciplines.

"If you look throughout the country, as far as the number of athletes compared to those that do all around, it's a small number and a small percentage because it's hard to do four events week in, week out, and to put your body through that," Tarver told GMA. "To have four and to be that strong is something that is a testament to the dedication but really her talent."

Price competed against athletes from other schools including Talladega College, another HBCU which started their gymnastics team just last year, following Fisk's lead.

Price said she committed to working harder this season after not achieving her goals at nationals last year.

"I just knew that all my preseason work and offseason work really paid off," Price said of her pursuit this time around.

Price knows what it's like to put in the hard work. She comes from a family of athletes -- her father, the late Christopher Price, was a professional baseball player for the Kansas City Royals, while her mother was a college cheerleader at Vanderbilt University. Her sister Frankie Price is also currently a college gymnast at the University of Arkansas.

At first, Price was also going to attend the University of Arkansas but switched to Fisk University after hearing the HBCU was going to start a collegiate gymnastics program.

"Growing up, I learned the importance of HBCUs and just being able to go to an HBCU, it's an honor. So I really wanted to bring my talents to an HBCU," Price explained of her decision.

Today, in addition to striving to be the best gymnast, the 18-year-old said she has her sights set on following in Tarver's footsteps and being a head gymnastics coach at an HBCU.

Fisk University launched the first gymnastics team at an HBCU in 2022 and head coach Tarver, who was the first Black gymnast to win an NCAA all-around title in 1989, has been leading the team since then.

HBCUs were established prior to the end of segregation in 1964 and sought to offer higher education to Black Americans who were shut out of schools. There are 99 HBCUs in 19 states, Washington D.C. and the U.S. Virgin Islands, according to 2022 data from the National Center for Education Statistics.

Price said she's aware young girls, especially young Black girls, look up to her as a role model and she encourages them to follow their dreams.

"Never give up, especially when it gets hard," Price said. "Nothing is just easy or given to you so you have to work for everything that you want. So keep working hard, don't give up and ask for help if you need it."

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Caitlin Clark's $76,000 WNBA salary puts a spotlight on pay disparity

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(NEW YORK) -- The pandemonium behind the new stars of women's college basketball this year carried to the WNBA, with the WNBA draft bringing in a whopping 2.5 million viewers, its highest viewership to date, according to ESPN.

With an influx of new fans, many are now outraged and exposing the decades-long gender pay gap issue in professional basketball.

Caitlin Clark was selected No. 1 overall in the 2024 WNBA draft. Clark, along with other top rookies including Cameron Brink, Kamilla Cardoso, and Rickea Jackson, is tied for the highest female rookie salary, estimated to make $76,535 in her first season -- approximately $338,000 over four years, per the WNBA's collective bargaining agreement -- according to Sport Trac.

Compared to their male counterparts, most NBA players make over 100 times what the new women's players will make, including rookie Victor Wembanyama, the No. 1 NBA draft pick last year, whose 2023-24 season salary was more than $12 million.

The pay disparity has been a longstanding challenge in the women's league for years.

"It's because of fans' lack of interest. Not watching, not buying products, not buying tickets. That's why we are where we are right now," Christine Brennan, USA Today columnist and an ABC News contributor, told ABC's Good Morning America.

Chicago Sky's Brianna Turner said her 2019 rookie salary was just $44,207.

"Appreciative that rookies this year are making significantly more than I did," she wrote in a post on X, formerly Twitter. "I'm hopeful that rookies 5 years from now are making significantly more than rookies today. It's all about the growth, even if it's more beneficial for others."

The WNBA players have been fighting for pay equity for decades. Many players are even forced to play internationally in their offseason to supplement their WNBA incomes, as international salaries are often higher than those in the U.S.

"We saw it obviously become a major international headline with the Brittney Griner situation," Brennan said. "Why was Brittney Griner in Russia? Because of the low pay in the WNBA. That's it."

In a 2022 interview, Las Vegas Aces star Kelsey Plum publicly called on the WNBA to improve its pay structure, advocating for a higher revenue share from the NBA.

"We're not asking to get paid what the men get paid," Plum told "The Residency Podcast" at the time. "We're asking to get paid the same percentage of revenue shared."

In addition to the WNBA rookies' base salaries, college name, image, and likeness deals like the ones Clark signed with Nike, Brink signed with New Balance and Reese signed with Reebok have been considered game changers for them, especially as many of their NIL deals will follow them into the pros.

As the WNBA enters its 28th season, experts believe this new draft class may help propel it and add momentum following record-breaking viewership numbers during the 2023 WNBA finals.

"The one thing I know about sports, you need household names, rivalries and games of consequence," WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert said in a press conference ahead of the 2024 WNBA draft.

She added, "Those are the three things we've had over the past couple weeks, and hopefully will continue into the WNBA season."

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Scoreboard roundup -- 4/17/24

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(NEW YORK) -- Here are the scores from Wednesday's sports events:

MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL

INTERLEAGUE
Atlanta 5, Houston 4
Oakland 6, St. Louis 3
Seattle 5, Cincinnati 1

AMERICAN LEAGUE
Baltimore 4, Minnesota 2
Texas 5, Detroit 4
Kansas City 4, Chi White Sox 2
NY Yankees 6, Toronto 4
Chi White Sox 2, Kansas City 1
Boston 2, Cleveland 0
LA Angels 5, Tampa Bay 4

NATIONAL LEAGUE
San Francisco 3, Miami 1
Milwaukee 1, San Diego 0
NY Mets 9, Pittsburgh 1
Washington 2, LA Dodgers 0
Chi Cubs 5, Arizona 3
Philadelphia 7, Colorado 6

NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION
Philadelphia 105, Miami 104
Chicago 131, Atlanta 116

NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUE
Tampa Bay 6, Toronto 4
NY Islanders 5, Pittsburgh 4
Dallas 2 St. Louis 1 (SO)
Arizona 5, Edmonton 2

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