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365. Not Just Another Labor Force

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The Last Major Interruptions in Pro Sports

All of the last major interruptions in pro sports have not been strikes, although they look like it to the fan. The owners and players union finally agreed on a 10 year deal that saw the players share of revenue fall from essentially 5050 to somewhere in the high 40s. They will not make that money back. It's just physically impossible.

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