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DeepWinter

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2. Pro-Sports

Reply to Callie1979 (Reply #1)

Thu Feb 13, 2025, 08:15 AM

Feb 13

is entertainment business. Entertainer that draw eyes get paid. Those that don't, get less.

Women are 50% of the population. If women supported and watched women's sports at the same level, half that list would be women. But women don't. They just don't have the same interests than men do and their money is spent elsewhere.

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No women among world's top 100 highest-paid athletes [View all] Celerity Feb 13 OP

Revenue compensation. The women leaves simply dont draw as much money. Callie1979 Feb 13 #1

Pro-Sports DeepWinter Feb 13 #2

The most Serena ever earned in one year was around 45.3m USD (2021) and most of that was via endorsements. In terms Celerity Feb 13 #3

Not surprised Soccer is #1 DeepWinter Feb 13 #4

So that was TOTAL earnings. ok. Callie1979 Feb 13 #5