Are Athletes Paid Fairly

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Are athletes actually paid fairly? This question gets asked very often. Even if you don’t think so these athletes work very hard for their salaries. According to “Two Sides to Every Coin: Are Professional Athletes Overpaid?” being put through the physical stress pro athletes go through will affect them later in life. Athletes are not overpaid because they work extraordinarily hard just to throw a ball. Athletes are fairly paid and one reason is people help give them money. For example the tickets that people will buy can range from $80-$200 or more depending on the seat. In addition the merchandise that people will buy can be very expensive. Lastly men and women will cheer them on as to tell them that they are making what they deserve. Nevertheless

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