The WNBA may block an effective 100% raise for its Las Vegas franchise’s players even as the sport reels from a huge gender pay gap

Las Vegas Aces player Jackie Young dribbles the ball up the court as Los Angeles Sparks player Layshia Clarendon chases her. (Credit: Ethan Miller)

Players for the WNBA’s Las Vegas Aces each received a $100,000 sponsorship deal from the city’s tourism board. 

One day later, the WNBA opened an investigation into the payments.