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.

Who Was The First North American Athlete To Sign A Million-Dollar Contract?
Today, it's hard to believe a professional athlete could have a contract worth less than $1 million. But it didn't always used to be that way. Who was the first North American athlete to reach the $1 million mark?
CC Sabathia Was Two Innings Shy Of A $500k Bonus Last Night – But He Beaned A Batter Anyway
CC Sabathia was just two innings away from making an additional half a million dollars this year. But his fierce loyalty may end up costing him.
Inside The Money Laundering Scheme Of A Former Sacramento Kings Executive
Jeff David spent a dozen years working in the NBA. For at least for some of that time, he was allegedly siphoning money from an NBA team's top sponsors in a sophisticated money laundering scheme.
What Happens To A Player's Money If He Dies While Under Contract?
It's a bit morbid to think about, but sadly, it's a reality professional sports teams have to prepare for: What happens when a player dies while under contract?
The Winner Of Tiger Woods And Phil Mickelson's Head-to-Head Match Will Make Nearly As Much As If He Won The FedEx Cup Playoffs
Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson are squaring off in a one-on-one match during Thanksgiving weekend. And the winner will make a ton of money
Auburn's Gus Malzahn Just Donated $2 Million To Help His Football Team
Gus Malzahn is putting his money where his mouth is to ensure his Auburn Tigers have the best practice facilities available.
30-Year-Old NFL Player Abruptly Retired In The Middle Of A Game This Weekend – So What Happens To His Contract And Money?
Vontae Davis missed Week 1 and then abruptly retired at halftime of Buffalo's Week 2 game. But he's still going to make a ton of money.
Matthew Stafford Has Made An INSANE Amount Of Money Over The Past 13 Months
Matthew Stafford is the Lions' franchise leader in a ton of different statistical categories. Maybe it's no surprise, then, that they're paying him so much money.
Matt Cassel Has Won Just 36 Games In His Career But Will Surpass $65 Million In Total Earnings This Year
Matt Cassel has not had a spectacularly impressive career. But he'll have earned a pretty solid amount of money by the time this season is halfway done.
Drew Brees' Multi-Million Jewelry Lawsuit Is Heating Up!
Drew Brees spent millions on a diamond – but believes his jeweler greatly overcharged him. And now, the two sides are battling it out in court.

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