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Joe Burrow Just Signed The Largest Contract In NFL History

Joe Burrow Just Signed The Largest Contract In NFL History

Sep 11, 2023

Joe Burrow went from a potentially devastating offseason injury to the highest-paid player in the NFL. Not a bad jump!
The Mets Are Paying $88 Million For Their Pitchers To Play For Other Teams

The Mets Are Paying $88 Million For Their Pitchers To Play For Other Teams

Sep 7, 2023

The New York Mets traded Max Scherzer and Justin Verlander in trade deadline deals. So why are they still paying them so much money?
Lewis Hamilton Signs Huge New Mercedes Contract. How Much Will He Make?

Lewis Hamilton Signs Huge New Mercedes Contract. How Much Will He Make?

Sep 5, 2023

Lewis Hamilton and Mercedes had been negotiating a contract for over half a year. They finally got a deal done — and Hamilton is getting PAID.
T.J. Hockenson Just Became The Highest-Paid Tight End Ever

T.J. Hockenson Just Became The Highest-Paid Tight End Ever

Sep 4, 2023

The Vikings traded for T.J. Hockenson in the middle of last season. Now, they're ready to pay him more than any tight end in NFL history.
We Now Know Exactly How Much Michael Oher and The Tuohy Family Made From "The Blind Side" Royalties

We Now Know Exactly How Much Michael Oher and The Tuohy Family Made From "The Blind Side" Royalties

Sep 1, 2023

Michael Oher has been fighting the accuracy of The Blind Side for 14 years. Now, the movie's producers are fighting back.
Mat Ishbia Pledged More Than Half His Company's Shares To Buy The Phoenix Suns

Mat Ishbia Pledged More Than Half His Company's Shares To Buy The Phoenix Suns

Aug 31, 2023

Mat Ishbia has already made several moves as the owner of the Phoenix Suns. Yet this may be his biggest one of all.
Stephen Strasburg Just Retired. And Thanks To The Specific Way He Retired, The Nationals Will Still Pay Him $105 Million

Stephen Strasburg Just Retired. And Thanks To The Specific Way He Retired, The Nationals Will Still Pay Him $105 Million

Aug 28, 2023

Stephen Strasburg signed a massive contract with the Washington Nationals in 2019. Since then, he's struggled to stay on the field.
Shohei Ohtani's Elbow Injury May Have Just Cost Him $200 Million

Shohei Ohtani's Elbow Injury May Have Just Cost Him $200 Million

Aug 25, 2023

Prior to last night's game, Shohei Ohtani was cruising towards the best season in baseball history, and the biggest contract in baseball history. And then he tore his UCL. That injury will cost him hundreds of millions of dollars.
After 12 Years, Aaron Rodgers' State Farm Contract Has Ended. Here's How Much Made From The Lucrative Sponsorship

After 12 Years, Aaron Rodgers' State Farm Contract Has Ended. Here's How Much Made From The Lucrative Sponsorship

Aug 24, 2023

After 12 years of partnership, Aaron Rodgers and State Farm are going in separate directions. Here's how much the quarterback earned.
Wander Franco's Alleged Relationship With A Minor May Cost Him More Than $200 Million

Wander Franco's Alleged Relationship With A Minor May Cost Him More Than $200 Million

Aug 21, 2023

The Tampa Bay Rays star shortstop is being investigated for an alleged relationship with a minor. That decision could prove quite costly.
In A Court Petition, Baker Mayfield Reveals Family Members May Have Lost Or Stole 60% Of His NFL Earnings

In A Court Petition, Baker Mayfield Reveals Family Members May Have Lost Or Stole 60% Of His NFL Earnings

Aug 21, 2023

Thanksgiving this year for the Mayfield family is going to be a bit awkward.
Saudi Arabia Club Just Offered Neymar $160 Million PER YEAR

Saudi Arabia Club Just Offered Neymar $160 Million PER YEAR

Aug 15, 2023

Brazilian star Neymar is set to join the Saudi club Al-Hilal. He'll be making a wild amount of money to play in the Saudi league.
Sports Agent Rich Paul Is Managing More Than Half A Billion Dollars Of Player Contracts Next Season

Sports Agent Rich Paul Is Managing More Than Half A Billion Dollars Of Player Contracts Next Season

Aug 14, 2023

Rich Paul is one of the most powerful agents in the NBA. And he's got a massive roster of clients that's making him a ton of money.
Phil Mickelson's (Alleged) Lifetime Gambling Losses And Total Dollars Wagered Are… Difficult To Accept

Phil Mickelson's (Alleged) Lifetime Gambling Losses And Total Dollars Wagered Are… Difficult To Accept

Aug 11, 2023

In his upcoming biography, professional gambler Billy Walters makes an outrageous claim about Phil Mickelson's lifetime gambling losses and the total amount he has wagered.
Denver Broncos Defensive End Eyioma Uwazurike Faces Criminal Charges For Betting On His Own Team

Denver Broncos Defensive End Eyioma Uwazurike Faces Criminal Charges For Betting On His Own Team

Aug 8, 2023

A defensive end is accused of gambling on games both in the NFL and while in college. What could that mean for his future?