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Jerry Buss Thought His Family Would Own The Lakers Generations. Family Infighting (And $10 Billion) Ended The Dynasty A Decade
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.
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Cody Bellinger Opted Out Of A $25 Million Player Option To Sign A $162.5 Million Deal Instead
Cody Bellinger wanted to return to the New York Yankees on a long-term deal. Turning down his player option was a great move.
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Dante Moore May Have Given Up Over $50 Million By Returning To College
Dante Moore likely would have been a top-five pick in the NFL Draft. Instead, he's returning to college to try and win a national title.
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An NFL-Tying Record 10 Coaches Have Been Fired Or Stepped Down This Season
Nearly one-third of NFL teams are making coaching changes. Here's who lost their jobs during the 2025 season.
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How Much Will The Buffalo Bills Owe Sean McDermott After Firing Him?
The Bills have parted ways with head coach Sean McDermott. He still had two years remaining on his contract, so the team owes him some money.
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Curt Cignetti Salary Vs. Mario Cristobal Salary: The Unlikely Rise Of Two Coaches Who Make More Than Most Star NFL Players
On Monday night, Curt Cignetti and Mario Cristobal play for a trophy. But in a profession where money is the ultimate scoreboard, both men have already taken home the championship.
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The Original Purchase Price And Current Value Of Every NFL Team
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.
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The Largest Sports Contracts Of All Time In Terms Of Average Annual Salary
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.
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The 40 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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John Harbaugh Finally Agrees To A Deal With The New York Giants—And He'll Make About $20 Million Per Year
John Harbaugh was fired earlier this month, but he's already found a new home—and more money—with the New York Giants.
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The Los Angeles Dodgers Signed Kyle Tucker To A Record-Setting Deal
Kyle Tucker was the prized possession of this year's free agency class. He's joining a World Series champion stacked with talent.
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Miami Dolphins Owner Stephen Ross Claims He's Been Offered $15 Billion For The Team… Which Would Make It The Most Valuable Team On Earth
For years, the Dallas Cowboys have been considered the most valuable sports franchise on Earth. That may have just changed after Miami Dolphins owner Stephen Ross revealed he has received offers that obliterate all commonly accepted richest sports teams lists.
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The Cardinals Traded Nolan Arenado To The Diamondbacks—But They'll Still Owe About 75% Of His Salary
Nolan Arenado is heading to the Arizona Diamondbacks—and the St. Louis Cardinals are willing to pay to make it happen.
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Alabama Quarterback Ty Simpson Is Being Offered $6.5 Million In NIL Money To STAY In College (And Not Enter The NFL Draft)
Ty Simpson declared for the NFL Draft, preparing to become a pro player. But several colleges are reportedly throwing money his way to stay.
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The Other Dream Team: The Unlikely And Amazing Story Of How The Grateful Dead Funded And Outfitted The 1992 Lithuanian Olympic Basketball Team
While the 1992 USA Dream Team took the Gold, it was a bankrupt, newly-free Lithuania and a crate of Grateful Dead tie-dye that provided the most high-stakes "peaceful resistance" in Olympic history.
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The Los Angeles Angels Paid Anthony Rendon Nearly $1 Million Per Game Over Seven Injury-Plagued Seasons
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Patrick Mahomes Now Owns A Part Of The Kansas City Royals
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After Earning $163 Million In The NBA, Gilbert Arenas Couldn't Afford His Children's School Tuition Just Four Years After Retiring
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The Dallas Cowboys Cut Trevon Diggs Two Years After Giving Him A $97 Million Deal
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Mike Tyson's Biggest Career Paydays In The Ring
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Tom Brady Is Six Times Richer Than Patrick Mahomes Heading Into Super Bowl LV. But That Won't Be The Case For Long...
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Luol Deng Quietly Built A $200 Million Commercial Real Estate Empire As A Side Gig While Playing in the NBA
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Alex Bregman Joins The Cubs On A $175 Million Deal
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Curt Cignetti Salary Vs. Mario Cristobal Salary: The Unlikely Rise Of Two Coaches Who Make More Than Most Star NFL Players
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