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

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

Apr 23, 2026

$750 MILLION. To be NFL commissioner. And all Roger Goodell has to put up with is being booed everywhere he goes…
Brandon Aubrey Just Signed The Largest-Ever Deal For An NFL Kicker

Brandon Aubrey Just Signed The Largest-Ever Deal For An NFL Kicker

Apr 23, 2026

Brandon Aubrey is one of the NFL's most accurate kickers ever. And now, he's the highest-paid among kickers, too.
Will Anderson Now Has The Highest Contract For A Non-Quarterback In NFL History

Will Anderson Now Has The Highest Contract For A Non-Quarterback In NFL History

Apr 21, 2026

Will Anderson is one of the key pieces of the Texans' defense. He's now also the most expensive piece of their defense.
Woah. Rick Fox Just Revealed His Net Worth Is Nearly $500 Million! Thanks To A High-Tech Climate Concrete Company

Woah. Rick Fox Just Revealed His Net Worth Is Nearly $500 Million! Thanks To A High-Tech Climate Concrete Company

Apr 20, 2026

Rick Fox earned $34 million in the NBA and built a modest post-basketball career… so why did he just tell the Bahamian government he's worth $470 million? The answer leads to a little-known climate tech startup…
Aliyah Boston Has Signed The Largest Contract In WNBA History

Aliyah Boston Has Signed The Largest Contract In WNBA History

Apr 18, 2026

The WNBA and its players agreed to a new collective bargaining agreement. Aliyah Boston is already reaping the financial benefits.
The San Diego Padres Are Selling For A Record $3.9 Billion—Who's Buying The Team?

The San Diego Padres Are Selling For A Record $3.9 Billion—Who's Buying The Team?

Apr 17, 2026

The San Diego Padres are being sold. Learn how the buyers, José E. Feliciano and Kwanza Jones, earned their money.
These 10 Golfers Earned Insane Generational Wealth From LIV Golf… Which Is Rumored To Be Shutting Down After Just FOUR Years

These 10 Golfers Earned Insane Generational Wealth From LIV Golf… Which Is Rumored To Be Shutting Down After Just FOUR Years

Apr 15, 2026

LIV Golf may be on the verge of collapse, but its biggest defectors have already secured unprecedented, generational wealth. These defectors raked in hundreds of millions in just four years…
With His Second Masters Win, Rory McIlroy Is Now A Chip Shot Away From Breaking Tiger Woods' PGA Career Earnings Record

With His Second Masters Win, Rory McIlroy Is Now A Chip Shot Away From Breaking Tiger Woods' PGA Career Earnings Record

Apr 12, 2026

After capturing his second Masters title, Rory McIlroy is closing in on financial history. He is now just $6.3 million shy of breaking Tiger Woods' all-time PGA Tour career earnings record.
Here's How Much Caitlin Clark Will Make This WNBA Season

Here's How Much Caitlin Clark Will Make This WNBA Season

Apr 10, 2026

Caitlin Clark is one of the faces of the WNBA. She's about to make a lot more money after the league's new collective bargaining agreement.
Every WNBA Player Is Getting A Big Raise With The League's New Collective Bargaining Agreement

Every WNBA Player Is Getting A Big Raise With The League's New Collective Bargaining Agreement

Apr 10, 2026

The WNBA and its players negotiated a new collective bargaining agreement, and it's paying dividends for the players.
Kevin Durant Invested In Whoop When It Was Worth $125 Million. Today It's Worth $10 Billion. What's That Mean For Kevin's Net Worth?

Kevin Durant Invested In Whoop When It Was Worth $125 Million. Today It's Worth $10 Billion. What's That Mean For Kevin's Net Worth?

Apr 9, 2026

While the world watches Kevin Durant sink jump shots for the Houston Rockets, his venture capital firm 35V just turned a brilliant early bet on the Whoop fitness tracker into a massive nine-figure windfall. We break down the exact math behind Whoop's $10.1 billion valuation and explore how Durant is quietly orchestrating his path to billionaire status off the court.
Konnor Griffin Is A 19-Year-Old Shortstop—The Pirates Just Gave Him $140 Million

Konnor Griffin Is A 19-Year-Old Shortstop—The Pirates Just Gave Him $140 Million

Apr 8, 2026

Konnor Griffin is still a teenager, but he just signed the largest deal in Pittsburgh Pirates franchise history.
How Ryan Reynolds And Rob McElhenney Turned A "Free" Welsh Soccer Club Into A $500 Million Empire

How Ryan Reynolds And Rob McElhenney Turned A "Free" Welsh Soccer Club Into A $500 Million Empire

Apr 8, 2026

Back in 2021, Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney paid $2 million for a Welsh soccer team called Wrexham. By spending aggressively, leveraging a hit documentary, and monetizing a worldwide audience, they rewrote the playbook for how a small sports team can scale. And now thay investment is paying off…
Previewing The Men's NCAA Tournament: Which Coaches And Players Are Earning The Most?

Previewing The Men's NCAA Tournament: Which Coaches And Players Are Earning The Most?

Apr 5, 2026

Michigan and UConn are facing off in the NCAA men's basketball championship. Learn their coaches' salaries, top-earning players, and more.
The Jacksonville Jaguars Are Now Paying Their Two No. 1 Draft Picks $385 Million

The Jacksonville Jaguars Are Now Paying Their Two No. 1 Draft Picks $385 Million

Apr 5, 2026

After signing Travon Walker to a nine-figure deal, the Jacksonville Jaguars are all-in on their No. 1 overall draft picks.

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The 10 Highest-Paid Coaches In March Madness 2026

The 10 Highest-Paid Coaches In March Madness 2026

Mar 19, 2026
March Madness isn't just about buzzer beaters and Cinderella runs. It's also a showcase of the multi-million-dollar coaches tasked with turning massive salaries into championship results.
Nothing But Net Worth: How Hakeem Olajuwon Built An Enormous Real Estate Empire Using ZERO Debt

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

Apr 6, 2025
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.
The Las Vegas Raiders Just Gave Kirk Cousins A $172 Million Contract (Though He Likely Won't Earn All Of It)

The Las Vegas Raiders Just Gave Kirk Cousins A $172 Million Contract (Though He Likely Won't Earn All Of It)

Apr 3, 2026
Kirk Cousins is one of the highest earners in NFL history. He's inked a deal with the Las Vegas Raiders, though it's not quite what it seems.
How Ryan Reynolds And Rob McElhenney Turned A "Free" Welsh Soccer Club Into A $500 Million Empire

How Ryan Reynolds And Rob McElhenney Turned A "Free" Welsh Soccer Club Into A $500 Million Empire

Apr 8, 2026
Back in 2021, Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney paid $2 million for a Welsh soccer team called Wrexham. By spending aggressively, leveraging a hit documentary, and monetizing a worldwide audience, they rewrote the playbook for how a small sports team can scale. And now thay investment is paying off...
The Brewers Are Giving Cooper Pratt $50+ Million Before He Ever Plays An MLB Game

The Brewers Are Giving Cooper Pratt $50+ Million Before He Ever Plays An MLB Game

Apr 2, 2026
Cooper Pratt primarily spent last season playing Double-A baseball. He's still getting an eight-figure contract from the Brewers.
The Jacksonville Jaguars Are Now Paying Their Two No. 1 Draft Picks $385 Million

The Jacksonville Jaguars Are Now Paying Their Two No. 1 Draft Picks $385 Million

Apr 5, 2026
After signing Travon Walker to a nine-figure deal, the Jacksonville Jaguars are all-in on their No. 1 overall draft picks.
A Day Before The Final Four, Tommy Lloyd And Arizona Agree To A Long-Term Extension

A Day Before The Final Four, Tommy Lloyd And Arizona Agree To A Long-Term Extension

Apr 4, 2026
Tommy Lloyd and the Arizona Wildcats have agreed to a contract extension that makes the coach one of the highest-paid in college hoops.
Who Owns the Kansas City Chiefs And How'd They Earn Their Fortune?

Who Owns the Kansas City Chiefs And How'd They Earn Their Fortune?

Feb 8, 2025
The Hunts have one of the richest traditions in the NFL. Here's how the family earned their fortune, leading to the creation of the Chiefs (and a lot more).
Kevin Durant Invested In Whoop When It Was Worth $125 Million. Today It's Worth $10 Billion. What's That Mean For Kevin's Net Worth?

Kevin Durant Invested In Whoop When It Was Worth $125 Million. Today It's Worth $10 Billion. What's That Mean For Kevin's Net Worth?

Apr 9, 2026
While the world watches Kevin Durant sink jump shots for the Houston Rockets, his venture capital firm 35V just turned a brilliant early bet on the Whoop fitness tracker into a massive nine-figure windfall. We break down the exact math behind Whoop's $10.1 billion valuation and explore how Durant is quietly orchestrating his path to billionaire status off the court.
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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