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These NFL Players Scored Major Incentives In The Final Week Of The Season

These NFL Players Scored Major Incentives In The Final Week Of The Season

Jan 8, 2025

The NFL regular season is over. And for these players, their play in Week 18 got them some extra hard-earned cash.

How Latrell Sprewell Choked Away $100 Million In Career Earnings

How Latrell Sprewell Choked Away $100 Million In Career Earnings

Jan 7, 2025

Latrell Sprewell famously turned down millions of dollars because he claimed it wasn't enough to feed his family. He also choked away $100 million in career earnings…

Mike Evans' Last Catch Of The Season Earned Him $3 Million

Mike Evans' Last Catch Of The Season Earned Him $3 Million

Jan 6, 2025

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers receiver entered the final week of the regular season with a major milestone—and a ton of cash—on the line.

Brazilian Soccer Player "Oscar" Rejected Premier League Glory For A TON Of Money In China

Brazilian Soccer Player "Oscar" Rejected Premier League Glory For A TON Of Money In China

Dec 30, 2024

The soccer star Oscar began his career with Chelsea before moving onto China. But he did it for a very specific reason.

The Falcons Gave Kirk Cousins $100 Million Guaranteed And Will Likely Cut Him After Less Than One Season

The Falcons Gave Kirk Cousins $100 Million Guaranteed And Will Likely Cut Him After Less Than One Season

Dec 25, 2024

After signing Kirk Cousins to a massive deal this offseason, the Atlanta Falcons have already benched him. How much will they owe?

Consistently "Adequate" Quarterback Kirk Cousins Has Gambled His Way To $411 Million Career Earnings

Consistently "Adequate" Quarterback Kirk Cousins Has Gambled His Way To $411 Million Career Earnings

Dec 21, 2024

Kirk Cousins entered the league back in 2012. He was supposed to be a career backup quarterback. Twelve years later… he's staring at $411 million in career earnings.

How Juan Soto Is Saving Millions In Taxes On His New Record-Setting Contract

How Juan Soto Is Saving Millions In Taxes On His New Record-Setting Contract

Dec 19, 2024

Juan Soto just signed the largest contract in MLB history. Thanks to where he lives, he can save quite a bit on income tax payments.

The Sneaky Details In Bill Belichick's $50 Million UNC Contract

The Sneaky Details In Bill Belichick's $50 Million UNC Contract

Dec 18, 2024

Bill Belichick came out of retirement to take the job with the UNC Tar Heels. But there's an interesting wrinkle with his buyout clause.

Juan Soto Just Signed The Largest Contract In MLB History

Juan Soto Just Signed The Largest Contract In MLB History

Dec 9, 2024

Juan Soto was the top prize of this year's free agent class. The New York Mets are the winners after signing him to a record-setting deal.

The A's Just Signed Luis Severino To The Largest Deal In Club History

The A's Just Signed Luis Severino To The Largest Deal In Club History

Dec 9, 2024

Luis Severino had a strong bounce-back season last year—and the A's are rewarding with a contract larger than they've given any other player.

LeBron James's SpringHill Company Has Lost More Than $75 Million The Past Three Years

LeBron James's SpringHill Company Has Lost More Than $75 Million The Past Three Years

Dec 6, 2024

LeBron James has accomplished a ton on the basketball court, but he hasn't yet achieved a profit with his SpringHill Company.

Why Did Reigning Finals MVP Jaylen Brown Start A Shoe Company?

Why Did Reigning Finals MVP Jaylen Brown Start A Shoe Company?

Dec 5, 2024

Jaylen Brown is looking to repeat as NBA champion. In the meantime, he's taking on a new challenge: launching a shoe brand.

If Ohio State Fires Ryan Day, They'll Still Owe Him $37.3 Million

If Ohio State Fires Ryan Day, They'll Still Owe Him $37.3 Million

Dec 4, 2024

Ryan Day has had solid success at Ohio State—except when it comes to beating the school's biggest rival. That could prove costly.

Caitlin Clark Is Looking To Bring An NWSL Team To Cincinnati

Caitlin Clark Is Looking To Bring An NWSL Team To Cincinnati

Dec 3, 2024

Caitlin Clark has done plenty of impressive things on the basketball court. Now, she's hoping to head to the soccer pitch, too.

Blake Snell Bet On Himself And Just Signed One Of The Largest Contracts Ever For A Lefty Pitcher

Blake Snell Bet On Himself And Just Signed One Of The Largest Contracts Ever For A Lefty Pitcher

Nov 29, 2024

Blake Snell turned down a qualifying offer two years ago and opted out of his contract this offseason. Now, he's signing a huge new deal.

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How Diego Simeone Became The Highest-Paid Coach In Sports History

How Diego Simeone Became The Highest-Paid Coach In Sports History

Oct 2, 2020
Diego Simeone is by far the highest-paid coach in all of pro sports. Here's a look at how he's gotten to that position.
From Bjorn Borg To Roger Federer: How Endorsement Dollars Have Revolutionized The Game Of Tennis

From Bjorn Borg To Roger Federer: How Endorsement Dollars Have Revolutionized The Game Of Tennis

Jul 17, 2015
Much like football and every other major sport, the real money does not necessarily come from the tournament prize in tennis. It's all about the endorsements.
Why On Earth Did This NBA Player Voluntarily Take An 88% Pay Cut Next Season??? His Answer Is Interesting...

Why On Earth Did This NBA Player Voluntarily Take An 88% Pay Cut Next Season??? His Answer Is Interesting...

Jul 9, 2015
Some NBA players are only out for themselves. They'll try to milk teams out of big contracts, even if it isn't the best situation for them to win in.
How Latrell Sprewell Choked Away $100 Million In Career Earnings

How Latrell Sprewell Choked Away $100 Million In Career Earnings

Jan 7, 2025
Latrell Sprewell famously turned down millions of dollars because he claimed it wasn't enough to feed his family. He also choked away $100 million in career earnings...
NBA Teams Commit to Over $1.4 Billion in Contracts on First Day of Free Agency

NBA Teams Commit to Over $1.4 Billion in Contracts on First Day of Free Agency

Jul 4, 2015
July 1 was a big day for NBA teams, players, and fans. Free agency opened up meaning it was time for the future to be secured for teams around the league.
The Final, Final, Final Paycheck Numbers For Mayweather-Pacquiao Were Just Released... And They Are Staggering!!!

The Final, Final, Final Paycheck Numbers For Mayweather-Pacquiao Were Just Released... And They Are Staggering!!!

Jul 3, 2015
Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao knew they were going to make a killing when they finally fought in May. But did they know they would make THIS much money???
Carmelo Anthony's Contract Is Going To Keep The Knicks From Winning A Championship

Carmelo Anthony's Contract Is Going To Keep The Knicks From Winning A Championship

Jul 2, 2015
Carmelo Anthony and the New York Knicks, who have been mired in mediocrity for years. So why throw more money away on him?
How Much Money Do NBA Draft Picks Make?

How Much Money Do NBA Draft Picks Make?

Jul 2, 2015
You ever wonder how much the guys who are drafted into the NBA make? Well your answer is right here...
Comparing The Highest Paid Athletes In The World In 1984 To 2014. What A Difference 30 Years Makes!!!

Comparing The Highest Paid Athletes In The World In 1984 To 2014. What A Difference 30 Years Makes!!!

Jul 2, 2015
When Marvin Hagler made $3.3 million back in 1984 for two fights, he was the highest paid athlete of the day. Fast forward three decades and Floyd Mayweather makes $300 million for one fight.