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![Roki Sasaki Is A Japanese Pitcher Who's About To Give Up More Than A Quarter-Billion Dollars](https://vz.cnwimg.com/thumbc-146x146/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/GettyImages-1474925731.jpg)
Roki Sasaki Is A Japanese Pitcher Who's About To Give Up More Than A Quarter-Billion Dollars
Roki Sasaki wants to head over to an MLB team right now—and he's willing to forgo an enormous contract to do so.
![Jayson Tatum Is Part Of A Potential $200 Million Bid For A New St. Louis WNBA Franchise](https://vz.cnwimg.com/thumbc-146x146/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/GettyImages-2184664999.jpg)
Jayson Tatum Is Part Of A Potential $200 Million Bid For A New St. Louis WNBA Franchise
After a wildly successful WNBA season, Jayson Tatum is looking to help bring a new franchise to his hometown.
![Jamal Mashburn Has Earned A TON Of Money Since His Retirement](https://vz.cnwimg.com/thumbc-146x146/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Jamal-Mashburn.jpg)
Jamal Mashburn Has Earned A TON Of Money Since His Retirement
It's one of the most common tales in sports: athletes going broke after they retire. How has Jamal Mashburn managed to avoid that same fate?
![Russell Okung Converted Half His Salary To Bitcoin In 2020—It's Turned Into A Great Decision](https://vz.cnwimg.com/thumbc-146x146/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/GettyImages-1268340895.jpg)
Russell Okung Converted Half His Salary To Bitcoin In 2020—It's Turned Into A Great Decision
The offensive tackle is a fan of cryptocurrency, and his belief in Bitcoin has given him an incredible return on investment.
![Odell Beckham Jr. Gets The Last Laugh With Bitcoin Salary Conversion](https://vz.cnwimg.com/thumbc-146x146/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/GettyImages-2183360772.jpg)
Odell Beckham Jr. Gets The Last Laugh With Bitcoin Salary Conversion
Odell Beckham Jr. announced he was taking a previous salary in Bitcoin. He's playing the long game, but that looks like a brilliant move.
![Mike Tyson's Biggest Career Paydays In The Ring](https://vz.cnwimg.com/thumbc-146x146/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/GettyImages-119881961.jpg)
Mike Tyson's Biggest Career Paydays In The Ring
Mike Tyson is one of the most successful boxers of all-time, and it brought him in a ton of money throughout his career. Here's a look at his biggest paydays.
![Juan Soto Is On Track To Sign One Of The Richest MLB Deals Ever](https://vz.cnwimg.com/thumbc-146x146/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/GettyImages-2178445345.jpg)
Juan Soto Is On Track To Sign One Of The Richest MLB Deals Ever
Juan Soto is coming off a disappointing World Series loss with the Yankees. Signing a potentially record-setting deal in free agency may help.
![The Houston Rockets Just Gave Nearly $300 Million To Two Players—Will It Pay Off?](https://vz.cnwimg.com/thumbc-146x146/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/GettyImages-1786941358.jpg)
The Houston Rockets Just Gave Nearly $300 Million To Two Players—Will It Pay Off?
After a few lean years, the Houston Rockets are coming off a solid season. To keep the momentum going, they're investing in their young core.
![Monty Williams Is Coaching A High School Basketball Team While The Pistons Still Pay Him MILLIONS](https://vz.cnwimg.com/thumbc-146x146/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/GettyImages-2148632096.jpg)
Monty Williams Is Coaching A High School Basketball Team While The Pistons Still Pay Him MILLIONS
The Detroit Pistons fired Monty Williams this summer after a historically poor season. Yet, they'll still be paying him for quite a while.
![Tony Bennett Signed An Extension Through The End Of The Decade—And Then Retired Four Months Later](https://vz.cnwimg.com/thumbc-146x146/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/GettyImages-2178394926.jpg)
Tony Bennett Signed An Extension Through The End Of The Decade—And Then Retired Four Months Later
Tony Bennett has long been a fixture on the sideline for Virginia men's basketball. So, why did he abruptly retire shortly before the season?
![Why Did De'Aaron Fox Just Turn Down $165 Million?](https://vz.cnwimg.com/thumbc-146x146/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/GettyImages-2178038145.jpg)
Why Did De'Aaron Fox Just Turn Down $165 Million?
The Sacramento Kings star got offered a max contract extension, but he's looking for an even better deal in the future.
![Jets Linebacker Haason Reddick Has Lost Millions While Holding Out — And Also Allegedly Owes His Business Partner $1.6 Million](https://vz.cnwimg.com/thumbc-146x146/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/GettyImages-1904827242.jpg)
Jets Linebacker Haason Reddick Has Lost Millions While Holding Out — And Also Allegedly Owes His Business Partner $1.6 Million
The Philadelphia Eagles traded Haason Reddick to the New York Jets in March. His problems have only gotten worse since then.
![Tom Brady Is Now Officially An Owner Of The Las Vegas Raiders](https://vz.cnwimg.com/thumbc-146x146/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/GettyImages-2178250378.jpg)
Tom Brady Is Now Officially An Owner Of The Las Vegas Raiders
You've seen Tom Brady broadcasting football games this season. He'll still keep that role while owning one of the teams in the league.
![Here's Your Chance To Get Some Tom Brady Memorabilia](https://vz.cnwimg.com/thumbc-146x146/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/GettyImages-2174705094.jpg)
Here's Your Chance To Get Some Tom Brady Memorabilia
NFL legend Tom Brady is selling off nearly 50 items during a record-setting Sotheby's auction. Here's what's available to bid on.
![Why Is Michael Jordan Suing NASCAR And Its CEO?](https://vz.cnwimg.com/thumbc-146x146/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/GettyImages-2167315045.jpg)
Why Is Michael Jordan Suing NASCAR And Its CEO?
Michael Jordan founded 23XI Racing in 2020. Since then, he's had to operate under NASCAR rules—which allegedly aren't fair to the teams.