Articles Written by Travis Pulver

Travis, a native Texan, has been blogging about sports for the last seven years. His passion is bringing the best and most interesting stories to light for the enjoyment of the public. He currently lives in Indiana (loves basketball, but hates going to the Indy 500) with his wife and two adorable kids. Feel free to follow him on Twitter and check out his website FatManWriting.com.

The Tale Of MLB Pitcher Daniel Norris, His $2 Million Signing Bonus, And a 1978 Volkswagen Camper
Like any other 18-year-old, MLB Pitcher Daniel Norris went out and purchased his dream car – a 1978 Volkswagen camper he named Shaggy; it wasn't a sports car or a new SUV, but a van, older than he was. As surprising as that may be, it's what he ...
Teams Are Paying More For Guys To Defend Wide Receivers Than They Are For Actual Receivers
Today's NFL is all about featuring the passing game. As a result, even unproven quarterbacks are getting paid $18 million a season. However, while the offense does win games, it's the defense that wins championships. Teams are willing to pay, to m...
FC Barcelona Superstar Neymar Latest Soccer Player To Have Legal Issues Over Unpaid Taxes
With the amount of money that soccer stars like FC Barcelona's Neymar make, you would think they would hire someone to make sure they pay their taxes. FC Barcelona superstar Neymar has become the latest to have legal issues because of unpaid taxes.
In 1993, The NFL Was Worth $3.64 Billion – You Won't Believe What It's Worth Today
Back in 1993, all 28 teams in the NFL were worth a combined $3.64 billion. Fast forward to 2015, and one team is worth more than that. LIke to guess at what the value of the whole league is now?
Russell Okung And The Worst $53 Million Contract Ever
Russell Okung was looking to prove that a player could serve as his own agent and not have a fool for a client. When he announced he had signed a five-year, $53 million deal, it sounded like he proved agents were not entirely necessary, but then d...
Former College Athletes To See About $1600 Each From $60 Million EA Sports Settlement
The lawsuits against the NCAA, EA Sports, and the Collegiate Licensing Company began back in 2009, a decision in favor of the plaintiffs was handed down in 2014, and it appears that they are finally going to get paid.
San Antonio Spurs Superstar Kawhi Leonard Makes $18.8 Million A Season But Still Drives A '97 Tahoe
It's been reported that 78 percent of NFL players are either broke or financially stressed within five years of retirement – Kawhi Leonard will not be one of those guys.
NFL Teams Starting To Value Running Backs Once Again
With the passing game taking over most offenses in the NFL, running backs have seen their salaries shrink right along with their roles in the game plan. However, after the first week of free agency, it appears that the perceived value of running b...
When Will NFL Teams Quit Overpaying Wide Receivers?
With the passing game having taken over the NFL, teams are left clamoring to find quality targets for their quarterbacks. As a result, they often end up paying guys they hope will be good much more than they are worth. So far, free agency is once ...
Former Browns Owner Randy Lerner Has Lost $100,000/Day As Owner Of Aston Villa F.C.
Randy Lerner did not see a whole lot of success when he owned the Browns, but the team still increased in value. He has seen even less success since he bought the Aston Villa F.C. back in 2006. While the team has increased in value, it has lost mo...

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