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The Chiefs Just Restructured Patrick Mahomes's Contract, Giving Them Salary Cap Relief And Him A Financial Windfall

The Chiefs Just Restructured Patrick Mahomes's Contract, Giving Them Salary Cap Relief And Him A Financial Windfall

Feb 19, 2026

Patrick Mahomes signed a ten-year deal in 2020. The Chiefs are setting themselves up for a strong 2026 by restructuring his deal.

9 Words May Cost Kansas State Coach Jerome Tang $19 Million… But Was This Enough To Constitute A "For Cause" Termination?

9 Words May Cost Kansas State Coach Jerome Tang $19 Million… But Was This Enough To Constitute A "For Cause" Termination?

Feb 18, 2026

Did nine angry words spoken at a press conference constitute enough of an infraction that Jerome Tang was fired "for cause"? Or should he be paid his $19 million buyout?

Three Months After Turning Down A Qualifying Offer, Zac Gallen Signs With The Same Team For The Same Amount Of Money

Three Months After Turning Down A Qualifying Offer, Zac Gallen Signs With The Same Team For The Same Amount Of Money

Feb 17, 2026

Zac Gallen entered free agency in hopes of a big deal, but he ultimately chose to return to the Diamondbacks.

The Phillies Released Nick Castellanos—And Still Owe Him About $20 Million

The Phillies Released Nick Castellanos—And Still Owe Him About $20 Million

Feb 17, 2026

The Phillies released Nick Castellanos after four seasons, but they still owe him the remainder of his contract.

Anthony Kim Spent 12 Years In A Bizarre Disability Insurance Limbo. He Took A Huge Risk Coming Back. And Just Won $4 Million

Anthony Kim Spent 12 Years In A Bizarre Disability Insurance Limbo. He Took A Huge Risk Coming Back. And Just Won $4 Million

Feb 15, 2026

On Sunday in Adelaide, Anthony Kim drained putts like it was 2008 again, firing a 9-under 63 to win LIV Golf Adelaide and pocket roughly $4 million. It was his first victory in nearly 16 years. But not long ago, Kim wasn't chasing trophies. He was at the center of one of the strangest financial situations in modern sports…

Chris Paul Retires As One Of The Highest Earners In NBA History

Chris Paul Retires As One Of The Highest Earners In NBA History

Feb 14, 2026

Chris Paul made slightly over $400 million during his 21-year NBA career. Which stop was his most lucrative?

While Some NBA Players Go Broke In Retirement, Jamal Mashburn Built A $100 Million Empire

While Some NBA Players Go Broke In Retirement, Jamal Mashburn Built A $100 Million Empire

Feb 12, 2026

Most NBA players go broke within five years of retiring. Jamal Mashburn did the opposite. After earning $75 million in the league, he quietly built a $100 million empire spanning 100+ franchises, car dealerships, venture capital, and even a failed bid to buy an NBA team.

Justin Verlander, The Second-Highest Earner In MLB History, Rejoins The Detroit Tigers

Justin Verlander, The Second-Highest Earner In MLB History, Rejoins The Detroit Tigers

Feb 12, 2026

Justin Verlander is returning to the city where he started his career. Here's how much he'll make with the Tigers.

Who Owns The Seattle Seahawks And How'd They Get Rich Enough To Buy An NFL Team?

Who Owns The Seattle Seahawks And How'd They Get Rich Enough To Buy An NFL Team?

Feb 7, 2026

As Super Bowl LX kicks off, one owner's box is a family legacy while the other is a ticking clock. Robert Kraft is hunting for his seventh ring to cement the Patriots' dynasty, but across the field, the Seahawks are a team without a permanent home—currently held in a multibillion-dollar trust with a "For Sale" sign waiting in the tunnel.

The Highest-Paid Olympian At The Milan Games Lives in America, Competes for China, And Keeps Her Actual Citizenship A Mystery

The Highest-Paid Olympian At The Milan Games Lives in America, Competes for China, And Keeps Her Actual Citizenship A Mystery

Feb 6, 2026

The highest paid athlete at the winter Olympics is a freestyle skier who was raised in America, educated in America, trained in America… but competes for China. A country that does not allow dual citizenship.

We Paid $19 To Download The Full Floyd Mayweather $340 Million Showtime Lawsuit. Here Are The Shocking Specific Allegations

We Paid $19 To Download The Full Floyd Mayweather $340 Million Showtime Lawsuit. Here Are The Shocking Specific Allegations

Feb 4, 2026

I couldn't help myself. I paid $19 to download the full $340 million lawsuit Floyd Mayweather just filed against Showtime. The allegations are truly insane.

One Month After A Report Raised Questions About Floyd Mayweather's Finances, The Boxer Files A $340 Million Lawsuit Against Showtime

One Month After A Report Raised Questions About Floyd Mayweather's Finances, The Boxer Files A $340 Million Lawsuit Against Showtime

Feb 4, 2026

Floyd Mayweather just filed a stunning $340 million lawsuit against Showtime. The explosive filing lands just weeks after an equally-stunning report raised new questions about Mayweather's post-boxing finances.

Here's How Much Money Dennis Schroder Has Made Since Turning Down $84 Million

Here's How Much Money Dennis Schroder Has Made Since Turning Down $84 Million

Feb 2, 2026

The Lakers offered Dennis Schroder a hefty contract that he turned down in hopes of a bigger pay day. That decision turned out poorly.

Oscar De La Hoya Bought An Office Building In Downtown LA For $16 Million In 2004—And He Just Defaulted On A $27 Million Loan

Oscar De La Hoya Bought An Office Building In Downtown LA For $16 Million In 2004—And He Just Defaulted On A $27 Million Loan

Feb 2, 2026

Oscar De La Hoya's Golden Boy Promotions has been in the same building for over two decades. Now, they're facing the risk of foreclosure.

Paul George Will Forfeit $11.7 Million During His 25-Game Suspension

Paul George Will Forfeit $11.7 Million During His 25-Game Suspension

Feb 2, 2026

Paul George has helped the Philadelphia 76ers be competitive in the playoff race. But now he'll watch much of the season from the sidelines.

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Who Owns The Seattle Seahawks And How'd They Get Rich Enough To Buy An NFL Team?

Who Owns The Seattle Seahawks And How'd They Get Rich Enough To Buy An NFL Team?

Feb 7, 2026
As Super Bowl LX kicks off, one owner's box is a family legacy while the other is a ticking clock. Robert Kraft is hunting for his seventh ring to cement the Patriots' dynasty, but across the field, the Seahawks are a team without a permanent home—currently held in a multibillion-dollar trust with a "For Sale" sign waiting in the tunnel.
Mike Tyson's Biggest Career Paydays In The Ring

Mike Tyson's Biggest Career Paydays In The Ring

Aug 21, 2025
Mike Tyson is one of the most successful boxers of all-time, and it brought him in a ton of money throughout his career. Here's a look at his biggest paydays.
After Earning $163 Million In The NBA, Gilbert Arenas Couldn't Afford His Children's School Tuition Just Four Years After Retiring

After Earning $163 Million In The NBA, Gilbert Arenas Couldn't Afford His Children's School Tuition Just Four Years After Retiring

Jul 30, 2025
Gilbert Arenas earned over $160 million in the NBA, perhaps closer to $200 million when you include endorsements. And yet, somehow just four years after retiring, he couldn't afford his children's tuition. And now he's being charged with running an illegal gambling ring.
Nick Saban Quietly Co-Owns A Luxury Car Dealership Empire That Might Turn Him Into The Richest Football Coach In History (If It Hasn't Already)

Nick Saban Quietly Co-Owns A Luxury Car Dealership Empire That Might Turn Him Into The Richest Football Coach In History (If It Hasn't Already)

Oct 8, 2025
Nick Saban didn't just dominate college football—he quietly built a luxury car dealership empire that could eventually make him a billionaire.
The Largest Sports Contracts Of All Time In Terms Of Average Annual Salary

The Largest Sports Contracts Of All Time In Terms Of Average Annual Salary

Jan 18, 2026
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.
The Original Purchase Price And Current Value Of Every NFL Team

The Original Purchase Price And Current Value Of Every NFL Team

Jan 18, 2026
Some NFL teams were once bought for less than the price of a used car. Today, they're worth billions. From $100 purchases to $10 billion valuations, here's how every NFL franchise turned into one of the most lucrative investments in sports history.
Saul "Canelo" Alvarez Will Make AT LEAST $100 Million Fighting Terence Crawford on Saturday

Saul "Canelo" Alvarez Will Make AT LEAST $100 Million Fighting Terence Crawford on Saturday

Sep 12, 2025
Canelo Alvarez is set to earn at least $100 million when he faces Terence Crawford on Saturday in Las Vegas, making it one of the richest nights in boxing history — with legacy and fortune on the line.
The 40 Largest Contracts In Professional Sports History

The 40 Largest Contracts In Professional Sports History

Jan 18, 2026
What are the largest contracts in professional sports history, both in terms of overall value and average annual salary?
Jerry Buss Thought His Family Would Own The Lakers Generations. Family Infighting (And $10 Billion) Ended The Dynasty A Decade

Jerry Buss Thought His Family Would Own The Lakers Generations. Family Infighting (And $10 Billion) Ended The Dynasty A Decade

Jan 22, 2026
Jerry Buss believed the Lakers were meant to stay in the family forever. Instead, a decade of sibling infighting, failed succession planning, and mounting distrust turned his greatest legacy into a $10 billion exit. Inside the family war that finally ended one of the most iconic ownership eras in sports history.
The 10 Highest Paid Surfers In The World

The 10 Highest Paid Surfers In The World

Nov 6, 2025
Most surfers would be thrilled to catch waves all day for free beers and tacos. But for a handful of pros, that same dream lifestyle now pays millions. From Kelly Slater and Gabriel Medina to Kai Lenny and Jamie O'Brien, here's how surfing's biggest stars turned ocean stoke into serious income.
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