Articles Written by Joey Held

If there's a story anywhere in the world of music, sports, or entertainment, Joey wants to tell it. He's been freelancing since 2010, and prior to that, he attended the University of Miami, where he double majored in broadcast journalism and sport administration. A Chicago native, Joey currently resides in Austin, TX. Follow him on Twitter and always feel free to suggest a song for his next karaoke performance. Joey's favorite billionaire is Mark Cuban.

How Michael Buffer Built A $400 Million Empire Off Five Simple Words
Michael Buffer didn't just create the most iconic catchphrase in sports — he turned it into a $400 million empire. Here's the incredible true story of how five simple words made him one of the richest figures in entertainment history.
How Adrian Peterson Blew $100 Million In Career Earnings
Adrian Peterson earned more than $100 million during his NFL career, making him the highest-paid running back in league history. But years of lawsuits, bad loans, real estate losses, and a recent DWI arrest have turned his Hall of Fame résumé in...
Roger Goodell Has Made An Absolutely Enormous Amount Of Money Running The NFL Over The Last 20 Years
$700 MILLION. To be NFL commissioner. And all Roger Goodell has to put up with is being booed everywhere he goes...
Paige Bueckers Will Make More From 8-10 Weeks In The Unrivaled League Than She Will In Four Years In The WNBA
The former UConn star was the No. 1 pick in the WNBA Draft, but she'll be supplementing her income with the new Unrivaled league.
After Winning The Masters, Rory McIlroy Joins Tiger Woods As The Only Golfers To Surpass $100 Million In PGA Earnings
Rory McIlroy won his first Masters event, putting him in rarified company among winners—and earners—in the PGA Tour.
The Richest Actor In 1997's "Air Force One" Wasn't Harrison Ford… It Was His 12-Year-Old Co-Star
She shared the screen with Harrison Ford in one of the biggest blockbusters of the '90s — but behind the scenes, she was already 10 times richer than him. Meet Liesel Pritzker Simmons, the former child star and secret hotel heiress worth half a ...
The Blue Jays Are Giving Vlad Guerrero Jr. A HALF-BILLION DOLLAR Contract
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. signed a massive contract extension that will keep him with the Blue Jays for his entire career.
Nothing But Net Worth: How Hakeem Olajuwon Built An Enormous Real Estate Empire Using ZERO Debt
After dominating the NBA, Hakeem Olajuwon quietly built a $300 million real estate empire — without borrowing a single dollar. Guided by faith and discipline, "The Dream" turned Houston land into long-term wealth, all on his own terms.
Trey McBride Has Signed The Largest-Ever Contract For A Tight End
Trey McBride agreed to a four-year contract extension with the Arizona Cardinals that includes a record-setting average annual value.
The Highest-Paid NCAA Basketball Coaches, 2025 Edition
From Bruce Pearl to Tom Izzo, we're looking at the top ten highest-paid coaches in college basketball today.

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Articles Written by Joey Held

How Michael Buffer Built A $400 Million Empire Off Five Simple Words

How Adrian Peterson Blew $100 Million In Career Earnings

Roger Goodell Has Made An Absolutely Enormous Amount Of Money Running The NFL Over The Last 20 Years

Paige Bueckers Will Make More From 8-10 Weeks In The Unrivaled League Than She Will In Four Years In The WNBA

After Winning The Masters, Rory McIlroy Joins Tiger Woods As The Only Golfers To Surpass $100 Million In PGA Earnings

The Richest Actor In 1997's "Air Force One" Wasn't Harrison Ford… It Was His 12-Year-Old Co-Star

The Blue Jays Are Giving Vlad Guerrero Jr. A HALF-BILLION DOLLAR Contract

Nothing But Net Worth: How Hakeem Olajuwon Built An Enormous Real Estate Empire Using ZERO Debt

Trey McBride Has Signed The Largest-Ever Contract For A Tight End

The Highest-Paid NCAA Basketball Coaches, 2025 Edition