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Dikembe Mutombo's Philanthropic Efforts Were Absolutely Amazing
You may know him from his finger wagging after a blocked shot, but the legendary Dikembe Mutombo was a Hall of Famer off the court, too.
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New Details Emerge On Lionel Messi's Inter Miami Contract
Lionel Messi signed a deal with Inter Miami last year, and it turns out it's a lot more financially prudent than we realized.
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The Highest-Paid Millionaire College Athlete Isn't A Star Quarterback… It's 5-Foot-6 LSU Gymnast Named Olivia Dunne
Name, image, and likeness deals have proven lucrative for plenty of athletes. But no one has conquered them quite like Olivia Dunne.
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The Biggest Woj Bomb Yet: Why Adrian Wojnarowski Gave Up $21 Million To Retire From ESPN
Adrian Wojnarowski announced his retirement from journalism. Here's where he's headed—and why he's giving up millions of dollars.
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After A Third Concussion In Three Years, What Happens To Tua Tagovailoa's $212 Million Contract If He Retires?
Tua Tagovailoa has had some awful luck when it comes to concussions. Could this latest blow spell the end of his career?
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Junior Bridgeman Has Made A Fortune In His Post-NBA Career—And Now He's Buying A Stake In The Bucks
Junior Bridgeman built up a fast food empire after he retired from the NBA. Now, he's getting back onto the court.
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The Denver Nuggets Are Paying Jamal Murray And Nikola Jokic Over Half A Billion Dollars
The Nuggets just gave Jamal Murray a maximum contract extension, inking their star point guard to a long-term deal.
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Jalen Ramsey Is Once Again The Highest-Paid Cornerback In The NFL
Jalen Ramsey joined the Dolphins midway through last season. They want him to stick around a little longer, and they're not afraid to pay up.
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Hours Before The Season Started, The Cowboys Made Dak Prescott The First $60 Million Quarterback
Dak Prescott was entering the final year of his contract. Now, he's signed the largest average annual value deal in NFL history.
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Scottie Scheffler's Caddie Has Earned Enough Money To Be One Of The Top 20 Highest Paid Golfers This Year
After Scottie Scheffler's historic year, he's made a ton of money. That's great news for his caddie, Ted Scott.
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Scottie Scheffler Has Had One Of The Most Lucrative Golf Seasons Ever
Scottie Scheffler has dominated the PGA Tour all season long, and it's paid off in a tremendous way as he captured the FedEx Cup.
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How Much Of A Pay Raise Will CeeDee Lamb's New Contract Give Him?
CeeDee Lamb had been holding out during the summer in hopes of a bigger contract. He just got one of the largest ever for a receiver.
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There's A Chance Two Billionaire Daughters Will Face Off In The US Open Finals
There's still a ways to go in the U.S. Open, but we could be looking at a finals matchup unlike any other before it.
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Stephen Curry Will Be The First NBA Player To Make $60 Million In One Season
The Golden State Warriors just added a year to their superstar's contract — and, like Curry himself, it set another record.
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Jason And Travis Kelce Just Signed A Podcast Deal With Amazon's Wondery For More Than $100 Million
The Kelces have taken over the podcasting world. Now, they're earning a ton of money to keep producing their show.