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The Kansas Jayhawks Just Gave Bill Self The Largest Contract In College Basketball
Kansas just restructured head coach Bill Self's contract to give him a healthy raise. Here's how much he's earning.
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Raiders Owner Mark Davis Fired His GM And Multiple Coaches… And It Will Cost Him $85 Million
Mark Davis has owned the Raiders for a dozen years. He's shown he's not afraid to spend big money — though it hasn't always worked out.
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The New York Mets Are Paying About $79 Million To Players No Longer On Their Team
The New York Mets entered this season with a lot of hope. They exited it with a big hole in their collective wallet.
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Max Scherzer Made Nearly $60 Million From Three Teams This Season… And Won The World Series, Too
Max Scherzer just won his second World Series ring — and he earned a ton of money in the process. Here's the breakdown of his impressive 2023.
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Here's How Much Money An NFL Player Loses To Taxes In His Actual Paycheck
NFL players can make a lot of money. But, as San Francisco 49ers DE Arik Armstead shows, football finances can be tricky.
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Amazon Wants To Create The NBA's Version Of "Thursday Night Football" — And Is Willing To Spend A TON To Do It
The NBA continues to grow internationally, and that means more companies want to get involved. Amazon is at the top of the list.
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The Cleveland Browns Ditched Baker Mayfield To Pay Deshaun Watson $230 Million… So Far, That Decision Has Turned Out Poorly
During the 2022 offseason, the Cleveland Browns essentially exchanged one quarterback for another. How is that going?
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With A-Rod At The Helm, The Timberwolves Have $550 Million+ Committed To Three Players
The Minnesota Timberwolves have been spending heavily this offseason. Will it pay off with a deep run in the playoffs?
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From Punching A Wall To Nine-Figure Contract: Jaden McDaniels Scores A Big Deal
Jaden McDaniels ended last season in one of the most disappointing ways imaginable. Now, he's cashing in with a long-term deal.
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Giannis Antetokounmpo Signs A Big New Contract — And Sets Himself Up For The Future
Giannis Antetokounmpo had talked about possibly leaving the Milwaukee Bucks this offseason. Instead, he's sticking around for the long haul.
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Andre Iguodala Is Retiring From Basketball To Start A $200 Million Venture Fund
Andre Iguodala spent nearly two decades in the NBA. He's hanging up his sneakers to focus on building up his tech portfolio.
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Roger Goodell Just Signed A New Contract That Will Make His Career Earnings Twice As High As Any NFL Player
Roger Goodell has been the NFL's commissioner since 2006. He just signed a big deal that will keep him around for at least a few more years.
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Pat McAfee Is Paying Aaron Rodgers And Nick Saban Millions To Appear On His Show
ESPN signed Pat McAfee to a massive contract earlier this year. Here's how he's spending some of that money for his show.
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Brock Purdy May Be The Biggest Bargain In NFL History
Brock Purdy went from the last pick of the 2022 NFL Draft to the potential MVP of the league. Here's where his salary ranks among players.
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Did Alex Rodriguez Get Grifted On A Star Island Miami Real Estate Deal?
Alex Rodriguez just sold a property in Miami Beach for more than $45 million — but it might have been a bad deal in the long run.