WNBA Gets More Money for TV and Internet

Introduction

The WNBA has a new deal for 11 years. The deal is worth 3.1 billion dollars.

Main Body

The league will get much more money now. Before, they got 43 million dollars a year. Now, they get about 281 million dollars a year. Disney, Amazon, and NBC are partners. More people can watch the games now. In 2026, 216 games will be on TV. This is more than 60% of all games. This helps the players become famous. But fans must use many different apps to watch. This is because many companies have the games. The league leader says this is normal for the US market.

Conclusion

The WNBA has more money and more TV time, but fans must pay for many services.

Learning

📈 Comparing 'Then' and 'Now'

To reach A2, you need to describe changes. Look at how the text compares the past to the present:

  • Before →\rightarrow they got 43 million dollars
  • Now →\rightarrow they get about 281 million dollars

The Simple Secret: When you see Before, use a past word (got). When you see Now, use a present word (get).


💡 Useful Word Pair: 'More'

Notice how the word more is used to show growth. It works with different things:

  • More money (Quantity ↑\uparrow)
  • More people (Amount ↑\uparrow)
  • More games (Number ↑\uparrow)

Quick Tip: Use "more + noun" to describe something that is increasing.

Vocabulary Learning

deal
an agreement made between two or more people
Example:They made a deal to share the profits.
money
coins or bills used to buy things
Example:She saved her money for a trip.
watch
to look at something for a while
Example:He likes to watch the news every evening.
games
activities played for fun or sport
Example:The children played games in the park.
TV
a device that shows moving pictures and sound
Example:She turned on the TV to watch a movie.
apps
small software programs for phones or tablets
Example:He downloaded new apps for his phone.
market
a place where goods are sold or traded
Example:The market is open from nine to five.
fan
a person who supports or likes a team or sport
Example:The fan cheered loudly for the team.
pay
to give money for something
Example:You must pay the bill before leaving.
services
help or work that is given to people
Example:The hotel provides many services to guests.
normal
usual or common
Example:It is normal to feel nervous before a test.
time
a period when something happens
Example:We have enough time to finish the project.