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The Largest Contracts In Professional Sports History

The Largest Contracts In Professional Sports History

Dec 8, 2023

What are the largest contracts in professional sports history, both in terms of overall value and average annual salary?

It's Official: Jon Rahm Is Leaving PGA For LIV Golf — How Much Will He Be Making?

It's Official: Jon Rahm Is Leaving PGA For LIV Golf — How Much Will He Be Making?

Dec 7, 2023

After some "sleepless weeks" for those around him, Rahm has finally put the rumors to rest. He's departing the PGA and headed to LIV Golf.

Masters Winner Jon Rahm Is Reportedly About To Sign A $600 Million Deal With LIV Golf

Masters Winner Jon Rahm Is Reportedly About To Sign A $600 Million Deal With LIV Golf

Dec 6, 2023

Earlier this year, Jon Rahm laughed at rumors that he'd leave the PGA to join LIV Golf. Those rumors are reportedly coming true.

Shohei Ohtani Is Set To Become The Highest-Paid MLB Player Ever Very Soon

Shohei Ohtani Is Set To Become The Highest-Paid MLB Player Ever Very Soon

Dec 6, 2023

Shohei Ohtani is a free agent — and a bidding war has broken out among several teams. How much can he sign for?

Indiana Is Paying Tom Allen More Than $15 Million To Go Away

Indiana Is Paying Tom Allen More Than $15 Million To Go Away

Dec 5, 2023

Tom Allen had nine wins in the past three seasons with the Indiana Hoosiers. Now the school is firing him — and paying him millions.

Bobby Petrino Is Set To Make Millions From Arkansas More Than A Decade After The School Fired Him

Bobby Petrino Is Set To Make Millions From Arkansas More Than A Decade After The School Fired Him

Dec 5, 2023

After learning of an extramarital affair, Arkansas parted ways with Bobby Petrino. Now, they're welcoming him back with open arms.

Josh Giddey's Recent Controversy Might Cost Him A $40 Million Cereal Endorsement Deal

Josh Giddey's Recent Controversy Might Cost Him A $40 Million Cereal Endorsement Deal

Dec 4, 2023

After Weet-Bix removed social media posts featuring Giddey, it raises questions about his endorsement status with the brand.

Mark Cuban Is Selling The Dallas Mavericks…While Still Retaining Control Of The Team

Mark Cuban Is Selling The Dallas Mavericks…While Still Retaining Control Of The Team

Nov 28, 2023

Mark Cuban has owned the Dallas Mavericks for nearly a quarter century. Why is he deciding to sell the team now?

The Top 10 Highest-Paid Formula One Drivers

The Top 10 Highest-Paid Formula One Drivers

Nov 28, 2023

Max Verstappen is tops on the leaderboard and on the season salary list. Just how much is he making this year?

You Can Buy Mickey Mantle's Boyhood Home (Sort Of) — Here's How

You Can Buy Mickey Mantle's Boyhood Home (Sort Of) — Here's How

Nov 22, 2023

The home where New York Yankees legend Mickey Mantle learned how to hit is coming on the market — but not in the way you'd expect.

The Miami Dolphins Are For Sale: Stephen Ross Is Talking With Ken Griffin About Buying A Stake In The Team

The Miami Dolphins Are For Sale: Stephen Ross Is Talking With Ken Griffin About Buying A Stake In The Team

Nov 22, 2023

Stephen Ross is looking to sell part of the Miami Dolphins. The current frontrunner to buy? Billionaire hedge fund manager Ken Griffin.

Deshaun Watson Has Made Nearly $8 Million Per Game With The Cleveland Browns… That's Not Something To Be Proud Of

Deshaun Watson Has Made Nearly $8 Million Per Game With The Cleveland Browns… That's Not Something To Be Proud Of

Nov 20, 2023

The Cleveland Browns traded for Deshaun Watson in March 2022. Since then, quite a bit has gone wrong for the QB and team.

Nick Saban Quietly Co-Owns A Billion Dollar Car Dealership Empire

Nick Saban Quietly Co-Owns A Billion Dollar Car Dealership Empire

Nov 16, 2023

Nick Saban is arguably the most successful college coach ever. With a booming car dealership business, coaching isn't his only skill.

In The Past Year And A Half, FIRED Coaches Have Earned $150 Million From Power 5 Schools

In The Past Year And A Half, FIRED Coaches Have Earned $150 Million From Power 5 Schools

Nov 15, 2023

Major college football programs tend to offer buyout clauses in their contracts. And it's costing them dearly.

Texas A&M Will Continue To Pay Just-Fired Coach Jimbo Fisher $76 Million Through 2031… Even If He Gets Another Job

Texas A&M Will Continue To Pay Just-Fired Coach Jimbo Fisher $76 Million Through 2031… Even If He Gets Another Job

Nov 13, 2023

The Aggies are saying farewell to Jimbo Fisher after six seasons. They're paying him an insane amount of money to go away.