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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.
Shedeur Sanders Is Making His First NFL Start—How Much Is His Contract Worth?

Shedeur Sanders Is Making His First NFL Start—How Much Is His Contract Worth?

Nov 22, 2025

Shedeur Sanders has had a rough time during his NFL career so far, but he's getting a fresh chance to shine on the field.

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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.
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.
The Tragic Downfall Of The NBA's Delonte West

The Tragic Downfall Of The NBA's Delonte West

Jul 20, 2025
Delonte West once earned millions as an NBA star playing alongside LeBron James. Today, he's a heartbreaking symbol of how mental illness, addiction, and financial ruin can devastate even the most promising careers. This cautionary tale tracks West's rise, collapse, and ongoing fight for survival.
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.
How Much Did Babe Ruth Make Per Year At The Peak Of His Career, In Salary And Endorsements?

How Much Did Babe Ruth Make Per Year At The Peak Of His Career, In Salary And Endorsements?

May 31, 2019
Babe Ruth had one of the most impressive single-season performances during the Yankees' powerhouse 1927 season. Between salary and endorsements, how much did Ruth earn that year?
Caitlin Clark's College NIL Earnings Will FAR Surpass Her WNBA Salary

Caitlin Clark's College NIL Earnings Will FAR Surpass Her WNBA Salary

Apr 10, 2024
Caitlin Clark is joining the ranks of the WNBA. She's taking a pretty steep pay cut, though her NIL earnings will continue to rise.
Additional Sports Betting Investigations Just Cost Six College Basketball Players Their Eligibility

Additional Sports Betting Investigations Just Cost Six College Basketball Players Their Eligibility

Nov 12, 2025
As the NCAA investigates situations of irregular betting activity, it's uncovering multiple cases involving collegiate athletes.
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.
The 25 Richest Athletes In The World 2020

The 25 Richest Athletes In The World 2020

Apr 13, 2020
Who is the richest athlete in the world? Which athletes are billionaires? Floyd Mayweather, Michael Jordan, Michael Schumacher and Tiger Woods have each earned well over $1 billion in their careers. But is that enough to make one of them the richest of all?
The Largest Average Annual Salaries In Sports Contract History

The Largest Average Annual Salaries In Sports Contract History

Jul 1, 2025
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.