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LSU Is Paying $162 Million To Three Coaches

LSU Is Paying $162 Million To Three Coaches

Dec 5, 2025

The LSU Tigers just hired a new coach. They're still paying their last two coaches thanks to extensive buyouts.
Zion Williamson Has Made A Ton Of Money Despite Missing More Than Half His Team's Games

Zion Williamson Has Made A Ton Of Money Despite Missing More Than Half His Team's Games

Dec 2, 2025

Zion Williamson is headed to the injured list yet again. And that means the Pelicans will continue to pay him to miss games.
Lane Kiffin's New Deal Pays Him $13 Million Per Year And Includes An 80% Buyout

Lane Kiffin's New Deal Pays Him $13 Million Per Year And Includes An 80% Buyout

Dec 2, 2025

Lane Kiffin is officially the head coach of the LSU Tigers. His contract includes a huge salary and buyout, plus incentive escalators.
The Ten Highest-Paid Coaches In College Football

The Ten Highest-Paid Coaches In College Football

Dec 2, 2025

In the 1980s, the highest-paid college football coach in the world made $500,000. Today, that's an annual travel stipend for an elite coach. These are the 10 highest-paid college football coaches on earth…
Jon Sumrall Will More Than Double His Annual Salary After Leaving Tulane For Florida

Jon Sumrall Will More Than Double His Annual Salary After Leaving Tulane For Florida

Dec 1, 2025

Jon Sumrall is heading to Gainesville to coach the Florida Gators—and getting a healthy raise in the process.
Kentucky Has Fired Mark Stoops—And The School Owes Him A Ton Of Money To Go Away

Kentucky Has Fired Mark Stoops—And The School Owes Him A Ton Of Money To Go Away

Dec 1, 2025

After 13 seasons, Kentucky has parted ways with Mark Stoops. That means the Wildcats are on the hook for a massive buyout.
Lane Kiffin Officially Accepts The LSU Job—And Will Not Coach Ole Miss In The College Football Playoff

Lane Kiffin Officially Accepts The LSU Job—And Will Not Coach Ole Miss In The College Football Playoff

Nov 30, 2025

Lane Kiffin is officially the next head coach of the LSU Tigers. He's leaving Ole Miss in amidst of one of its most successful season ever.
Dylan Cease Just Signed One Of The Largest Contracts For A Pitcher In MLB History

Dylan Cease Just Signed One Of The Largest Contracts For A Pitcher In MLB History

Nov 29, 2025

Weeks after a tough World Series defeat, the Toronto Blue Jays have signed one of baseball's best pitchers on the free agent market.
Eliah Drinkwitz's New Extension Makes Him One Of College Football's Highest-Paid Coaches

Eliah Drinkwitz's New Extension Makes Him One Of College Football's Highest-Paid Coaches

Nov 29, 2025

Eliah Drinkwitz has helped turn Missouri into a strong program in the SEC. The university is rewarding him with a massive contract extension.
The Big 12 Now Has A $50 Million Equity Partnership With The Players Era Festival

The Big 12 Now Has A $50 Million Equity Partnership With The Players Era Festival

Nov 25, 2025

The Big 12 agreed to a five-year deal that will give it plenty of big-game matchups—and big-dollar earnings.
James Franklin Is Now Being Paid By Penn State And Virginia Tech

James Franklin Is Now Being Paid By Penn State And Virginia Tech

Nov 25, 2025

Penn State fired James Franklin midway through the season. It'll still owe him money even though he's now coaching at another school.
LSU Is Offering Lane Kiffin $90 Million AND $25 Million In NIL And Revenue Sharing Deals

LSU Is Offering Lane Kiffin $90 Million AND $25 Million In NIL And Revenue Sharing Deals

Nov 24, 2025

Lane Kiffin is currently coaching Ole Miss, but the LSU Tigers are doing everything in their power to bring him to Baton Rouge.
Inside MLB's New Media Rights Deals With NBC, Netflix, And ESPN

Inside MLB's New Media Rights Deals With NBC, Netflix, And ESPN

Nov 24, 2025

On the heels of a highly competitive World Series, Major League Baseball is expanding its viewing options for fans.
Jeeno Thitikul Just Doubled Her Season Earnings By Winning The LPGA Tour Finale

Jeeno Thitikul Just Doubled Her Season Earnings By Winning The LPGA Tour Finale

Nov 23, 2025

Jeeno Thitikul has had a record-setting season. After her latest victory, she's also had a financially lucrative one.
LSU Could Be Spending An Historical Amount Of Money On Its Football Program

LSU Could Be Spending An Historical Amount Of Money On Its Football Program

Nov 23, 2025

The LSU Tigers last won a championship in 2019. The school is willing to pay a high price to return to the College Football Playoff.

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Bobby Petrino Is Set To Make Millions From Arkansas More Than A Decade After The School Fired Him

Bobby Petrino Is Set To Make Millions From Arkansas More Than A Decade After The School Fired Him

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After learning of an extramarital affair, Arkansas parted ways with Bobby Petrino. Now, they're welcoming him back with open arms.
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ESPN signed Pat McAfee to a massive contract earlier this year. Here's how he's spending some of that money for his show.
The Big 12 Now Has A $50 Million Equity Partnership With The Players Era Festival

The Big 12 Now Has A $50 Million Equity Partnership With The Players Era Festival

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The Big 12 agreed to a five-year deal that will give it plenty of big-game matchups—and big-dollar earnings.