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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.

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.

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One Month After A Report Raised Questions About Floyd Mayweather's Finances, The Boxer Files A $340 Million Lawsuit Against Showtime

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The Original Purchase Price And Current Value Of Every NFL Team

The Original Purchase Price And Current Value Of Every NFL Team

Jan 18, 2026
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.
We Paid $19 To Download The Full Floyd Mayweather $340 Million Showtime Lawsuit. Here Are The Shocking Specific Allegations

We Paid $19 To Download The Full Floyd Mayweather $340 Million Showtime Lawsuit. Here Are The Shocking Specific Allegations

Feb 4, 2026
I couldn't help myself. I paid $19 to download the full $340 million lawsuit Floyd Mayweather just filed against Showtime. The allegations are truly insane.
A Complete Breakdown Michael Jordan's Multi-Billion-Dollar Personal Fortune And Business Empire

A Complete Breakdown Michael Jordan's Multi-Billion-Dollar Personal Fortune And Business Empire

Apr 18, 2020
The Jordan Brand, Nike royalties, endorsement earnings, the Miami Marlins, real estate... other investments. Here's a dollar breakdown of Michael Jordan's net worth.
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.
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 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.
Scottie Scheffler's Caddie Has Made More Money This Year Than Rory McIlroy

Scottie Scheffler's Caddie Has Made More Money This Year Than Rory McIlroy

Apr 24, 2024
Scottie Scheffler has been dominating the PGA Tour this season. His performance is paying enormous dividends for his caddy, Ted Scott.
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?
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