May 12, 2024 • 11 mins
Women’s college basketball superstar Caitlin Clark made countless headlines and drew thousands of new fans to the league for her record-setting season. Now, she’s kicking off her first year in the WNBA. But despite her athletic dominance, her first year’s salary is just $76,000. It’s no surprise that women’s sports have long trailed behind men’s in pay, marketing dollars and the amount of attention it receives. We cover why this is and how athletes and advocates are pushing for greater equity across college and pro sports.
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