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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.

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 3, 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.

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 2, 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.

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.

NBA Stardom, A Kardashian Marriage, Brothel Overdoses, Meme Coins and Evictions: The Continually Bizarre Life Lamar Odom

NBA Stardom, A Kardashian Marriage, Brothel Overdoses, Meme Coins and Evictions: The Continually Bizarre Life Lamar Odom

Mar 31, 2026

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.

In 2008, Ross Brawn Paid £1 for an F1 Team. Eight Months Later He Sold The Team For £110 million. It's The Greatest Sports Team Flip Ever

In 2008, Ross Brawn Paid £1 for an F1 Team. Eight Months Later He Sold The Team For £110 million. It's The Greatest Sports Team Flip Ever

Mar 26, 2026

A broke Formula 1 team, a £1 purchase, and a hidden engineering loophole set the stage for one of the most unbelievable turnarounds in sports history. In just 255 days, Ross Brawn transformed chaos into a championship and flipped the team for a massive payday.

Jaxon Smith-Njigba Has Signed The Largest Wide Receiver Contract In NFL History

Jaxon Smith-Njigba Has Signed The Largest Wide Receiver Contract In NFL History

Mar 23, 2026

The Seahawks are keeping star receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba around for the long haul—and they're paying a record amount to make it happen.

Christian Laettner Was $30+ Million In Debt… Then He Hit One Last $187 Million Buzzer-Beater

Christian Laettner Was $30+ Million In Debt… Then He Hit One Last $187 Million Buzzer-Beater

Mar 22, 2026

Christian Laettner made over $60 million in the NBA, then nearly lost everything after a series of risky real estate bets and loans from fellow athletes went sideways. With creditors circling and a rare involuntary bankruptcy looming, he somehow pulled off one last $187 million buzzer-beater that saved him from financial ruin.

A Complete History Of All The Money Antonio Brown Earned And Lost In The NFL

A Complete History Of All The Money Antonio Brown Earned And Lost In The NFL

Mar 19, 2026

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.

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.

Cincinnati Fires Wes Miller And Will Owe Him Nearly $10 Million In Buyout Money

Cincinnati Fires Wes Miller And Will Owe Him Nearly $10 Million In Buyout Money

Mar 17, 2026

Wes Miller missed the NCAA Tournament in all five of his seasons at Cincinnati. He'll still make millions after getting fired.

The Baltimore Ravens Have Filled The NFL Free Agency Period With High Drama

The Baltimore Ravens Have Filled The NFL Free Agency Period With High Drama

Mar 14, 2026

The Ravens offered two first-round draft picks for Maxx Crosby before backing out of the deal—only to sign another defensive end instead.

Former NBA Player Glen "Big Baby" Davis Released From Prison Early After Fraud Sentence

Former NBA Player Glen "Big Baby" Davis Released From Prison Early After Fraud Sentence

Mar 14, 2026

Former Boston Celtics forward Glen "Big Baby" Davis has been released from prison after serving 17 months of a 40-month sentence tied to the NBA's health care fraud scandal. The former NBA champion now heads to a halfway house as he begins the long process of rebuilding his life after the scheme that involved nearly 20 former players.

Kyler Murray Has Signed With The Vikings, But The Cardinals Will Still Pay 96% Of His Salary

Kyler Murray Has Signed With The Vikings, But The Cardinals Will Still Pay 96% Of His Salary

Mar 12, 2026

Kyler Murray spent seven seasons in Arizona. He'll be playing for the Minnesota Vikings this year, but the Cardinals owe him a ton of money.

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Tyler Linderbaum Is Now The Highest-Paid Interior Lineman In NFL History

Tyler Linderbaum Is Now The Highest-Paid Interior Lineman In NFL History

Mar 10, 2026
The Raiders had the worst record in the NFL last season. They're looking to improve this year—and they're willing to spend to make it happen.
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.
Cooper Flagg Could Make Nearly A Billion Dollars By The Time He Turns 31

Cooper Flagg Could Make Nearly A Billion Dollars By The Time He Turns 31

Jun 26, 2025
Cooper Flagg is officially the No. 1 pick. And if his career breaks a certain way, he stands to make a TON of money.
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 40 Largest Contracts In Professional Sports History

The 40 Largest Contracts In Professional Sports History

Jan 18, 2026
What are the largest contracts in professional sports history, both in terms of overall value and average annual salary?
Christian Laettner Was $30+ Million In Debt… Then He Hit One Last $187 Million Buzzer-Beater

Christian Laettner Was $30+ Million In Debt… Then He Hit One Last $187 Million Buzzer-Beater

Mar 22, 2026
Christian Laettner made over $60 million in the NBA, then nearly lost everything after a series of risky real estate bets and loans from fellow athletes went sideways. With creditors circling and a rare involuntary bankruptcy looming, he somehow pulled off one last $187 million buzzer-beater that saved him from financial ruin.
Why Is Michael Jordan Suing NASCAR And Its CEO?

Why Is Michael Jordan Suing NASCAR And Its CEO?

Oct 8, 2024
Michael Jordan founded 23XI Racing in 2020. Since then, he's had to operate under NASCAR rules—which allegedly aren't fair to the teams.
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.
Clint Eastwood Doesn't Just Play Golf At Pebble Beach, He Owns The Course (And Three Others In The Area)

Clint Eastwood Doesn't Just Play Golf At Pebble Beach, He Owns The Course (And Three Others In The Area)

Mar 4, 2025
At the turn of the century, Pebble Beach was up for sale. A team of investors, led by Peter Ueberroth and Clint Eastwood, ensured it would be in good hands.
How Michael Buffer Built A $400 Million Empire Off Five Simple Words

How Michael Buffer Built A $400 Million Empire Off Five Simple Words

Jul 19, 2025
Michael Buffer didn't just create the most iconic catchphrase in sports — he turned it into a $400 million empire. Here's the incredible true story of how five simple words made him one of the richest figures in entertainment history.
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