Sports is entertainment. Frankly, I'm a little surprised this topic has been upside-down for so long. I'd have thought - as a very casual fan - that women's tennis drew bigger crowds than the men.
But it's got to be market-driven at some point. There is no way the revenue stream is going to enable the WNBA to pay Lauren Jackson the same money as Kevin Garnett gets. "Equal Pay for Equal Work" has got to include a measurement of the literal financial value of the work in addition to the tasks performed, especially related to entertainment. On a certain level, athletes are independent contractors who are selling the right to view their performances. Supply and Demand applies.
Very interesting. Thanks for bringing it up.
