Four Pro Sports Money Stories to Watch in 2021

Here are the top stories I am watching in 2021 that will impact what and how pro athletes get paid.

1. Will the Olympics happen this summer in Tokyo and if so, how will the uncertainty impact the marketing potential for athletes?

Remember, there were advancements made to Olympic athlete's marketing opportunity heading into the originally scheduled 2020 games.

2. College athletes are on the verge of getting paid. For real. The details are playing out in court rooms and politicians' offices all across the country at the moment. In the meantime, EA Sports is bringing back a much beloved gaming franchise.

3. How will COVID's impact on league-wide economics impact salary caps and player compensation in 2021?

Let's check in on the NFL...

and Major League Baseball.

4. Women's sports had a year to remember in 2020.

Will we see continued momentum and substantive progress in the fight for fair pay? I hope so.