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A Complete History Of All The Money Antonio Brown Earned And Lost In The NFL
He was the NFL's highest-paid receiver, a Super Bowl champion, and on track for the Hall of Fame. Now, Antonio Brown is facing an attempted murder charge.
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After Months Of Consideration, Aaron Rodgers Has Finally Signed With The Pittsburgh Steelers—And Could Make Nearly $20 Million
Aaron Rodgers has decided on his next team. Can he help return the Pittsburgh Steelers to championship glory?
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Happy 50th Birthday Allen Iverson! Just 5 More Years Until He Inherits That $32 Million Reebok Trust Fund
Five years from today, June 7, 2030, Allen Iverson will finally receive his $32 million Reebok trust fund. The final, final amount he receives depends on his marital status.
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Novak Djokovic Was The First Tennis Player To Earn $100 Million. He's Teetering On $200 Million… But Will Retirement Come First?
Novak Djokovic just lost in the French Open semifinals, but he's closing in on something even more historic: a $200 million career prize money milestone. He was the first player to cross $100 million. Now he's just $12 million away from doubling it. Can he get there before retirement?
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The Highest Career Earnings in Tennis History
Who are the highest-earning tennis players of all time? Who is the RICHEST?
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Tomorrow Is Allen Iverson's Birthday, Bringing Him One Step Closer To Unlocking A $32 Million Reebok Trust Fund
Tomorrow is Allen Iverson's birthday, which means he's officially five years away from unlocking a $32 million trust fund Reebok set aside for him back in 2001. The backstory behind one of the smartest (and quirkiest) endorsement deals in sports history…
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The Largest Contracts In Professional Sports History
What are the largest contracts in professional sports history, both in terms of overall value and average annual salary?
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NBA Stardom, A Kardashian Marriage, Brothel Overdoses, Meme Coins and Evictions: The Continually Bizarre Life Lamar Odom
Lamar Odom once had it all: NBA titles, millions in the bank, and a reality TV marriage to a Kardashian. But after addiction, a near-fatal overdose, and a string of chaotic headlines, his post-basketball life has taken yet another strange turn — from meme coins to a court-ordered eviction.
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Peyton Manning Is Now An Owner Of A NWSL Team
The Denver NWSL team may not have an official name yet, but it just scored a five-time MVP in a different kind of football.
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A Wild Card Just Pulled Off One Of The Biggest Upsets In Tennis History, Tripled Her Career Earnings… And She's Not Done Yet
France's Lois Boisson entered the French Open ranked No. 361 with just $148,000 in career earnings. After shocking world No. 3 Jessica Pegula, she's guaranteed over $500,000—and a chance to multiply that even further.
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The Bills Just Signed Joey Bosa To An Eight-Figure Contract—And He's Already Injured
The Bills signed Joey Bosa to a shiny new contract in March. He's already going to be out for the next couple of months.
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"I Love the Juice"… Charles Barkley Gambled Away Roughly Half His NBA Career Earnings Before He Found His Limit
Charles Barkley never hid his love of gambling. But over the years, his million-dollar habits nearly overwhelmed his fortune—until one very public wake-up call made him change course.
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Is Kirk Cousins The Most Expensive Backup Quarterback Ever?
Kirk Cousins got benched by the Falcons last season and enters this year as the team's No. 2 quarterback—a very expensive backup.
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The New York Liberty Have Sold At A Record Valuation For A Women's Sports Team
The Tsais bought the New York Liberty six years ago. Their sale price values the team at more than 30 times what they paid for it.
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To Help Protect Caleb Williams, The Chicago Bears Signed Super Bowl Winner Joe Thuney To An Extension
The Chicago Bears traded for Joe Thuney in March, and they wasted no time in signing him to a long-term extension.
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How Diego Simeone Became The Highest-Paid Coach In Sports History
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From Bjorn Borg To Roger Federer: How Endorsement Dollars Have Revolutionized The Game Of Tennis
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Why On Earth Did This NBA Player Voluntarily Take An 88% Pay Cut Next Season??? His Answer Is Interesting...
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How Latrell Sprewell Choked Away $100 Million In Career Earnings
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NBA Teams Commit to Over $1.4 Billion in Contracts on First Day of Free Agency
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The Final, Final, Final Paycheck Numbers For Mayweather-Pacquiao Were Just Released... And They Are Staggering!!!
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Carmelo Anthony's Contract Is Going To Keep The Knicks From Winning A Championship
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How Much Money Do NBA Draft Picks Make?
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