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Staggering Purses Revealed For Next Month's Preposterous Anthony Joshua Vs. Jake Paul Fight

Staggering Purses Revealed For Next Month's Preposterous Anthony Joshua Vs. Jake Paul Fight

Nov 18, 2025

Next month's Anthony Joshua vs. Jake Paul showdown in Miami is shaping up to be one of the most lucrative… and preposterous… spectacles in boxing history.

Adrian Kempe's New Contract Extension Gives Him A Nearly 100% Raise In Annual Salary

Adrian Kempe's New Contract Extension Gives Him A Nearly 100% Raise In Annual Salary

Nov 18, 2025

Over the past few years, Adrian Kempe has been a superstar player for the Los Angeles Kings. Now, he's getting paid like one.

Had George Halas Not Overslept In 1915, Barely Missing A Deadly Tragedy, The NFL Might Not Exist Today

Had George Halas Not Overslept In 1915, Barely Missing A Deadly Tragedy, The NFL Might Not Exist Today

Nov 17, 2025

There have been a number of great "what ifs" in sports history. But perhaps the greatest involves one man who hit the snooze button a few times.

Anthony Rendon Has Missed 75% Of Angels Games In Five Years… And He's About To Become MLB's Highest-Paid Third Baseman

Anthony Rendon Has Missed 75% Of Angels Games In Five Years… And He's About To Become MLB's Highest-Paid Third Baseman

Nov 13, 2025

Unless Rendon delivers one of the most improbable late-career turnarounds in recent memory, the contract will be remembered as one of the most costly miscalculations in modern MLB history.

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.

Brian Kelly Is Suing LSU To Get His Entire $54 Million Buyout

Brian Kelly Is Suing LSU To Get His Entire $54 Million Buyout

Nov 11, 2025

LSU fired Brian Kelly more than two weeks ago. He's making sure he gets all of the money he's due from his contract.

Cleveland Guardians' Pitchers Emmanuel Clase And Luis Ortiz Indicted On Illegal Sports Betting Charges—Over An Alleged $12,000 Each

Cleveland Guardians' Pitchers Emmanuel Clase And Luis Ortiz Indicted On Illegal Sports Betting Charges—Over An Alleged $12,000 Each

Nov 9, 2025

Two pitchers for the Cleveland Guardians could face up to 65 years in jail time after conspiring in a betting scheme.

When Damon Jones Filed For Bankruptcy In 2013, He Had To List His Dog As An Asset

When Damon Jones Filed For Bankruptcy In 2013, He Had To List His Dog As An Asset

Nov 6, 2025

In his 2013 bankruptcy filing, Damon Jones's list of assets was so thin that he included his dog, a Yorkshire Terrier, valued at one dollar.

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

Nov 6, 2025

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.

When The NFL Trade Deadline Passed Tuesday Night The Falcons Became Obligated To Pay Kirk Cousins $90 Million To Be A Backup Quarterback

When The NFL Trade Deadline Passed Tuesday Night The Falcons Became Obligated To Pay Kirk Cousins $90 Million To Be A Backup Quarterback

Nov 6, 2025

When the NFL trade deadline passed on Tuesday, the Atlanta Falcons made history for all the wrong reasons — locking themselves into paying Kirk Cousins $90 million even though he's now a backup…

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.

Los Angeles Clippers Owner Steve Ballmer Is Now Part Of The Aspiration Lawsuit Alleging Salary Cap Fraud

Los Angeles Clippers Owner Steve Ballmer Is Now Part Of The Aspiration Lawsuit Alleging Salary Cap Fraud

Nov 4, 2025

Steve Ballmer is the wealthiest owner in the NBA, and he's just been added as a defendant in a fraudulent money funneling scheme.

Terry Rozier Will Still Collect His $26.6 Million Salary Despite Federal Gambling Investigation — And He Reportedly Owes The IRS $8.2 Million

Terry Rozier Will Still Collect His $26.6 Million Salary Despite Federal Gambling Investigation — And He Reportedly Owes The IRS $8.2 Million

Oct 31, 2025

Terry Rozier is in the midst of a federal investigation for illegal sports betting, but he'll still earn millions from his NBA contract.

Aidan Hutchinson Has Signed A Record-Setting Contract Extension For A Non-Quarterback

Aidan Hutchinson Has Signed A Record-Setting Contract Extension For A Non-Quarterback

Oct 31, 2025

After overcoming a serious season-ending injury last year, Aidan Hutchinson is now one of the highest-paid players the NFL has ever seen.

Shohei Ohtani Is The Greatest Baseball Player In History – But Thanks To A Contract Quirk, He's Getting Paid Like A Benchwarmer

Shohei Ohtani Is The Greatest Baseball Player In History – But Thanks To A Contract Quirk, He's Getting Paid Like A Benchwarmer

Oct 28, 2025

Despite being the greatest player alive and the highest-grossing name in sports, a bizarre contract quirk means Shohei Ohtani is making less than backup catchers, rookie relievers, and even a journeyman pitcher who spent last season in Korea.

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The Largest Contracts In Professional Sports History

The Largest Contracts In Professional Sports History

Jun 27, 2025
What are the largest contracts in professional sports history, both in terms of overall value and average annual salary?
Kevin Durant Left $30 Million On The Table With His New Contract—Yet He's Still The NBA's Highest Earner

Kevin Durant Left $30 Million On The Table With His New Contract—Yet He's Still The NBA's Highest Earner

Oct 20, 2025
The Rockets signed Kevin Durant to an extension to keep in Houston for the next two to three years. He now holds a new earnings record.
After Earning $163 Million In The NBA, Gilbert Arenas Couldn't Afford His Children's School Tuition Just Four Years After Retiring

After Earning $163 Million In The NBA, Gilbert Arenas Couldn't Afford His Children's School Tuition Just Four Years After Retiring

Jul 30, 2025
Gilbert Arenas earned over $160 million in the NBA, perhaps closer to $200 million when you include endorsements. And yet, somehow just four years after retiring, he couldn't afford his children's tuition. And now he's being charged with running an illegal gambling ring.
How Latrell Sprewell Choked Away $100 Million In Career Earnings

How Latrell Sprewell Choked Away $100 Million In Career Earnings

Jan 7, 2025
Latrell Sprewell famously turned down millions of dollars because he claimed it wasn't enough to feed his family. He also choked away $100 million in career earnings...
Here's How Much Michael Jordan Made From His 5% Nike Royalty In 2023

Here's How Much Michael Jordan Made From His 5% Nike Royalty In 2023

Apr 14, 2024
40 years ago, Michael Jordan signed a deal with Nike. That partnership has turned out to be an incredibly lucrative one.
The Original Purchase Price And Current Value Of Every NFL Team

The Original Purchase Price And Current Value Of Every NFL Team

May 15, 2025
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.
Nick Saban Quietly Co-Owns A Luxury Car Dealership Empire That Might Turn Him Into The Richest Football Coach In History (If It Hasn't Already)

Nick Saban Quietly Co-Owns A Luxury Car Dealership Empire That Might Turn Him Into The Richest Football Coach In History (If It Hasn't Already)

Oct 8, 2025
Nick Saban didn't just dominate college football—he quietly built a luxury car dealership empire that could eventually make him a billionaire.
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.
Jamal Mashburn Has Earned A TON Of Money Since His Retirement

Jamal Mashburn Has Earned A TON Of Money Since His Retirement

Nov 19, 2024
It's one of the most common tales in sports: athletes going broke after they retire. How has Jamal Mashburn managed to avoid that same fate?
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.