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Most headlines focus on the total value of sports contracts — $700 million here, $800 million there. But what if we ranked the biggest deals by how much an athlete actually earns per year? From Saudi-backed soccer megadeals to NBA supermax extensions, these are the richest annual paydays in sports history.

What are the largest contracts in professional sports history, both in terms of overall value and average annual salary?

John Harbaugh was fired earlier this month, but he's already found a new home—and more money—with the New York Giants.

Kyle Tucker was the prized possession of this year's free agency class. He's joining a World Series champion stacked with talent.

America was built to create absurd fortunes, and it delivered. From fur traders and railroad barons to tech founders and rocket men, this is the definitive, inflation-adjusted ranking of the richest Americans who ever lived—and how today's billionaires stack up against history's original money titans.

For years, the Dallas Cowboys have been considered the most valuable sports franchise on Earth. That may have just changed after Miami Dolphins owner Stephen Ross revealed he has received offers that obliterate all commonly accepted richest sports teams lists.

In 1978, Donald Sutherland was offered a huge back-end incentive to appear in the low-budget comedy "Animal House." He held out for cash upfront and winded up losing a fortune.

These are the 10 most valuable sports franchises on earth… with an interesting caveat that may blow the whole list out of the water…

They've battled aliens, voiced toys, raced muscle cars, and even saved the galaxy—sometimes without ever showing their face. These 20 stars have collectively powered more than $300 billion in global ticket sales (adjusted for inflation). From blockbuster icons to behind-the-scenes MVPs, here are the highest-grossing actors of all time… and a few might seriously surprise you.

Nolan Arenado is heading to the Arizona Diamondbacks—and the St. Louis Cardinals are willing to pay to make it happen.

"Avatar: The Way of Water" just achieved that distinction, joining three other titles in Saldaña's filmography: the original "Avatar" and the last two "Avengers" installments "Avengers: Infinity War" and "Avengers: Endgame."

Ty Simpson declared for the NFL Draft, preparing to become a pro player. But several colleges are reportedly throwing money his way to stay.

While the 1992 USA Dream Team took the Gold, it was a bankrupt, newly-free Lithuania and a crate of Grateful Dead tie-dye that provided the most high-stakes "peaceful resistance" in Olympic history.

On paper MrBeast is worth $2.6 billion, but behind the viral giveaways and billion-view videos is a cash-hungry startup that has left the world's biggest YouTuber claiming he actually has "negative money."

On Monday night, Curt Cignetti and Mario Cristobal play for a trophy. But in a profession where money is the ultimate scoreboard, both men have already taken home the championship.