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Ken Griffey Jr. – Who Retired In 2010 Is The Fourth Highest-Paid Player On The Reds This Season

Ken Griffey Jr. – Who Retired In 2010 Is The Fourth Highest-Paid Player On The Reds This Season

Apr 3, 2023

Ken Griffey Jr. signed a contract with the Cincinnati Reds in 2000 and left the team in 2008. So why are they still paying him?

Magic Johnson Just Put In A Massive Bid To Buy The Washington Commanders

Magic Johnson Just Put In A Massive Bid To Buy The Washington Commanders

Mar 30, 2023

Washington Commanders owner Dan Snyder has a hefty selling price for the team. A buying group featuring Magic Johnson just put in a bid.

While Many NBA Players Go Broke In Retirement, David Robinson Launched TWO Multi-Billion-Dollar Private-Equity Funds

While Many NBA Players Go Broke In Retirement, David Robinson Launched TWO Multi-Billion-Dollar Private-Equity Funds

Mar 29, 2023

David Robinson, "The Admiral," was a dominant force on the court. And since he's retired, he's proving to be quite skilled off of it, too.

From Draft Night Disaster To Nine-Figure Career: How Laremy Tunsil Pulled Off An Incredible NFL Turnaround

From Draft Night Disaster To Nine-Figure Career: How Laremy Tunsil Pulled Off An Incredible NFL Turnaround

Mar 29, 2023

Laremy Tunsil had one of the worst draft nights imaginable. Yet he's turned his NFL story around completely.

Zion Williamson Has Made A Fortune To Sit Out Most Of His Current Contract

Zion Williamson Has Made A Fortune To Sit Out Most Of His Current Contract

Mar 28, 2023

Zion Williamson has lived up to the hype of a No. 1 pick — when he can stay healthy. But that's been a rarity so far in his career.

NFL Tight End Dalton Schultz Bet On Himself… And That Backfired BIG TIME

NFL Tight End Dalton Schultz Bet On Himself… And That Backfired BIG TIME

Mar 27, 2023

After a week in the free agent market, Dalton Schultz finally landed on a new team. But he's taking a pay cut with his new roster.

After Just 32 TOTAL MLB Games, The Diamondbacks Just Paid Corbin Carroll $111 Million

After Just 32 TOTAL MLB Games, The Diamondbacks Just Paid Corbin Carroll $111 Million

Mar 23, 2023

Corbin Carroll has only made a brief appearance in the Major Leagues. Here's why the Diamondbacks are all-in on their new outfielder.

Jimmy Garoppolo Was Once The NFL's Highest-Paid Player – He Just Took A Huge Paycut

Jimmy Garoppolo Was Once The NFL's Highest-Paid Player – He Just Took A Huge Paycut

Mar 21, 2023

Jimmy Garoppolo is switching teams — and taking a pay cut. Here's why the contract could turn out to be a good deal in the end.

Trevor Bauer Will Make Double Salary Playing Baseball This Season Thanks To A Union Contract Loophole… But There's A Catch

Trevor Bauer Will Make Double Salary Playing Baseball This Season Thanks To A Union Contract Loophole… But There's A Catch

Mar 16, 2023

The good news for Trevor Bauer is he did finally sign a contract to play baseball next season. The bad news is it's not in America. But one little bonus? He gets double salary.

Free Agency Cost Carlos Correa $150 Million And Several Years Of Job Security

Free Agency Cost Carlos Correa $150 Million And Several Years Of Job Security

Mar 16, 2023

Carlos Correa agreed to two larger deals before finally settling back into a contract with the Minnesota Twins. Here's why.

Derek Carr Takes A Pay Cut This Year — But Gains Job Security

Derek Carr Takes A Pay Cut This Year — But Gains Job Security

Mar 15, 2023

Derek Carr spent nearly a decade with the Raiders, but the team and quarterback decided to part ways. Is his new situation better?

The Giants Are Paying Daniel Jones A Ton Of Money. Saquon Barkley? Not So Much

The Giants Are Paying Daniel Jones A Ton Of Money. Saquon Barkley? Not So Much

Mar 10, 2023

The Giants want to keep both Daniel Jones and Saquon Barkley. Will they put up the money to make it happen?

Geno Smith's Salary Was $3.5 Million Last Season — His New Contract Will Pay Him 30 Times That

Geno Smith's Salary Was $3.5 Million Last Season — His New Contract Will Pay Him 30 Times That

Mar 9, 2023

Geno Smith was perhaps the biggest surprise in the NFL last season. Now, he's reaping the benefits with a shiny new contract.

The ROI On The Milwaukee Bucks Sale Is INSANE

The ROI On The Milwaukee Bucks Sale Is INSANE

Mar 6, 2023

Marc Lasry just sold his portion of the Milwaukee Bucks. He bought the team nine years ago — how has its value grown since then?

Is Washington Commanders Owner Dan Snyder Blocking Jeff Bezos From Buying The Team Because Of A Personal Grudge?

Is Washington Commanders Owner Dan Snyder Blocking Jeff Bezos From Buying The Team Because Of A Personal Grudge?

Feb 28, 2023

Dan Snyder has owned the Washington Commanders for nearly a quarter century. Will a grudge keep him in charge for longer?