This has been discussed a lot already later in the thread, I would just like to point out "pay-to-win" isn't "clickbait" in that -- yes for the reasons already mentioned it's not clickbait -- but also because that phrase is just an accepted part of the free-to-play universe. I can understand why those are getting it confused if they're not aware of that lexicon.
It doesn't 1 to 1 mean you pay money and get to win every time. Rather you pay money to get better stuff than those who play "straight up" in the game, and thus have advantages others would not have from an assets level. It does NOT mean you will then win every time, just that you will have an advantage over the field.
In other words, it's really in no way meant to compare the sports at a base competitive level, as yes, I would agree it's easier to negate better players in a one versus one situation rather than a basketball or football situation where you have a million guys not in your control at any given moment. But again, "pay-to-win" does not have anything to do with that here.
Just wanted to clarify for the sake of doing so!