Should Sport Reform Its Own Pay?

You are going to argue both sides of the players' case — then commit to your own verdict.

State the question

Write the fairness question from the article in your own words — one sentence only.

The case FOR reform

List three arguments supporting the players' proposal. Use evidence from the article where possible.

Strongest

Also valid

The case AGAINST reform

List three arguments the tournament directors and sponsors could make. Be as convincing as possible.

Strongest

Also valid

Your instinctive lean

Before you analyse further, mark where you stand right now on the spectrum below.

Reform is overdue

The current system is fair

The side you resist

Look back at steps 2 and 3 — write the single strongest point on the side you marked against. Why is it harder to answer than you first thought?

Your counter

How would you answer that point? Write one sentence that responds to it directly without dismissing it.

Your earned verdict

Write one word that captures your final position, then explain in two sentences why arguing the other side either changed or confirmed your view.

Why that word?

Discuss Tell your partner which side surprised you most — and whether your step 4 position shifted by the end.

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