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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.

The Kansas Jayhawks Just Gave Bill Self The Largest Contract In College Basketball

The Kansas Jayhawks Just Gave Bill Self The Largest Contract In College Basketball

Nov 13, 2023

Kansas just restructured head coach Bill Self's contract to give him a healthy raise. Here's how much he's earning.

Raiders Owner Mark Davis Fired His GM And Multiple Coaches… And It Will Cost Him $85 Million

Raiders Owner Mark Davis Fired His GM And Multiple Coaches… And It Will Cost Him $85 Million

Nov 7, 2023

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.

The New York Mets Are Paying About $79 Million To Players No Longer On Their Team

The New York Mets Are Paying About $79 Million To Players No Longer On Their Team

Nov 7, 2023

The New York Mets entered this season with a lot of hope. They exited it with a big hole in their collective wallet.

Max Scherzer Made Nearly $60 Million From Three Teams This Season… And Won The World Series, Too

Max Scherzer Made Nearly $60 Million From Three Teams This Season… And Won The World Series, Too

Nov 6, 2023

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.