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Who Owns the Kansas City Chiefs And How'd They Earn Their Fortune?
The Hunts have one of the richest traditions in the NFL. Here's how the family earned their fortune, leading to the creation of the Chiefs (and a lot more).
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Pat Riley Stands To Make Over $1 Million If The Chiefs Win The Super Bowl Thanks To "Three-Peat" Trademark
Pat Riley made a smart business decision over 35 years ago—and it could pay off yet again if the Chiefs win Super Bowl 59.
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Had George Halas Not Overslept In 1915, Barely Missing A Deadly Tragedy, The NFL Might Not Exist Today
There have been a number of great "what ifs" in sports history. But perhaps the greatest involves one man who hit the snooze button a few times.
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Terry Rozier Is Being Investigated For Possible Participation In An Illegal Betting Scheme
After the NBA found no evidence of wrongdoing, federal prosecutors are once again investigating whether a player altered his performance.
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The Mavericks Trading Luka Doncic Means He'll Lose Out On $116 Million
The Dallas Mavericks and Los Angeles Lakers sent the league into a frenzy when they swapped Luka Doncic and Anthony Davis.
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The Heat Just Suspended Jimmy Butler (Again) Despite Owing Him Nearly $50 Million
The Miami Heat have suspended Jimmy Butler three times since the start of January. What happens from here between the two sides?
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Russell Westbrook Went From The Biggest Contract In NBA History To The League Minimum). And Now He's A Huge Bargain
Two years ago, Russell Westbrook was making more than $46 million. Now, he's on a veteran minimum and thriving.
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How Mario Lemieux Traded A $32 Million Bankruptcy Debt Into A $900 Million Asset
In late 1998, the Pittsburgh Penguins were bankrupt and owed Mario Lemieux $32 million. Twenty years later he was one of the team's owners when it sold for $900 million.
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Bill Belichick Reportedly Still Hasn't Signed His UNC Contract
Bill Belichick agreed to a deal with UNC last month. So why hasn't he signed his $50 million contract yet?
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Lionel Messi Just Publicly Listed His Real Estate Portfolio At A Quarter Billion Dollar Valuation
Lionel Messi is having a solid late career on the pitch. He's also setting himself up for a lucrative real estate portfolio.
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Steve Ballmer Is Donating $15 Million To Los Angeles Wildfires Support
The Los Angeles wildfires have devastated Southern California. Steve Ballmer and his wife Connie are helping support those in need.
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Tom Brady Might Leave His 10-Year, $375 Million Fox Deal After One Season
Tom Brady could forgo a ton of money by leaving Fox to focus on his role as an owner with the Las Vegas Raiders.
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These NFL Players Scored Major Incentives In The Final Week Of The Season
The NFL regular season is over. And for these players, their play in Week 18 got them some extra hard-earned cash.
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How Latrell Sprewell Choked Away $100 Million In Career Earnings
Latrell Sprewell famously turned down millions of dollars because he claimed it wasn't enough to feed his family. He also choked away $100 million in career earnings…
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Mike Evans' Last Catch Of The Season Earned Him $3 Million
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers receiver entered the final week of the regular season with a major milestone—and a ton of cash—on the line.