I don't begrudge athletes high salaries - they are in the entertainment industry and they are part of the product, like actors/directors. It's only in the last

I don't begrudge athletes high salaries - they are in the entertainment industry and they are part of the product, like actors/directors. It's only in the last few decades that they got close to their actual value due to collective bargaining or that they got (in some sports) the ability to move from team to team of their own free will. Most athletes don't end up ridiculously wealthy and in contact sports will have short careers, additionally boxers and football players with longish careers will have a much lower quality of life after retirement from sport due to TBI/injuries. The only problem I have with pro sports is the collegiate scam in the US where colleges reap all the benefits and student athletes can't earn money.