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While Some NBA Players Go Broke In Retirement, Jamal Mashburn Built A $100 Million Empire

While Some NBA Players Go Broke In Retirement, Jamal Mashburn Built A $100 Million Empire

Feb 12, 2026

Most NBA players go broke within five years of retiring. Jamal Mashburn did the opposite. After earning $75 million in the league, he quietly built a $100 million empire spanning 100+ franchises, car dealerships, venture capital, and even a failed bid to buy an NBA team.

Justin Verlander, The Second-Highest Earner In MLB History, Rejoins The Detroit Tigers

Justin Verlander, The Second-Highest Earner In MLB History, Rejoins The Detroit Tigers

Feb 12, 2026

Justin Verlander is returning to the city where he started his career. Here's how much he'll make with the Tigers.

Who Owns The Seattle Seahawks And How'd They Get Rich Enough To Buy An NFL Team?

Who Owns The Seattle Seahawks And How'd They Get Rich Enough To Buy An NFL Team?

Feb 7, 2026

As Super Bowl LX kicks off, one owner's box is a family legacy while the other is a ticking clock. Robert Kraft is hunting for his seventh ring to cement the Patriots' dynasty, but across the field, the Seahawks are a team without a permanent home—currently held in a multibillion-dollar trust with a "For Sale" sign waiting in the tunnel.

The Highest-Paid Olympian At The Milan Games Lives in America, Competes for China, And Keeps Her Actual Citizenship A Mystery

The Highest-Paid Olympian At The Milan Games Lives in America, Competes for China, And Keeps Her Actual Citizenship A Mystery

Feb 6, 2026

The highest paid athlete at the winter Olympics is a freestyle skier who was raised in America, educated in America, trained in America… but competes for China. A country that does not allow dual citizenship.

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.

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

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

Feb 4, 2026

Floyd Mayweather just filed a stunning $340 million lawsuit against Showtime. The explosive filing lands just weeks after an equally-stunning report raised new questions about Mayweather's post-boxing finances.

Here's How Much Money Dennis Schroder Has Made Since Turning Down $84 Million

Here's How Much Money Dennis Schroder Has Made Since Turning Down $84 Million

Feb 2, 2026

The Lakers offered Dennis Schroder a hefty contract that he turned down in hopes of a bigger pay day. That decision turned out poorly.

Oscar De La Hoya Bought An Office Building In Downtown LA For $16 Million In 2004—And He Just Defaulted On A $27 Million Loan

Oscar De La Hoya Bought An Office Building In Downtown LA For $16 Million In 2004—And He Just Defaulted On A $27 Million Loan

Feb 2, 2026

Oscar De La Hoya's Golden Boy Promotions has been in the same building for over two decades. Now, they're facing the risk of foreclosure.

Paul George Will Forfeit $11.7 Million During His 25-Game Suspension

Paul George Will Forfeit $11.7 Million During His 25-Game Suspension

Feb 2, 2026

Paul George has helped the Philadelphia 76ers be competitive in the playoff race. But now he'll watch much of the season from the sidelines.

How Tobey Maguire Became A Witness In A Criminal Tax Trial

How Tobey Maguire Became A Witness In A Criminal Tax Trial

Jan 30, 2026

Tobey Maguire has been playing high-stakes poker for decades. Sometimes, his opponents don't pay their debts.

Jerry Buss Thought His Family Would Own The Lakers Generations. Family Infighting (And $10 Billion) Ended The Dynasty A Decade

Jerry Buss Thought His Family Would Own The Lakers Generations. Family Infighting (And $10 Billion) Ended The Dynasty A Decade

Jan 22, 2026

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.

Cody Bellinger Opted Out Of A $25 Million Player Option To Sign A $162.5 Million Deal Instead

Cody Bellinger Opted Out Of A $25 Million Player Option To Sign A $162.5 Million Deal Instead

Jan 21, 2026

Cody Bellinger wanted to return to the New York Yankees on a long-term deal. Turning down his player option was a great move.

Dante Moore May Have Given Up Over $50 Million By Returning To College

Dante Moore May Have Given Up Over $50 Million By Returning To College

Jan 20, 2026

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.

An NFL-Tying Record 10 Coaches Have Been Fired Or Stepped Down This Season

An NFL-Tying Record 10 Coaches Have Been Fired Or Stepped Down This Season

Jan 19, 2026

Nearly one-third of NFL teams are making coaching changes. Here's who lost their jobs during the 2025 season.

How Much Will The Buffalo Bills Owe Sean McDermott After Firing Him?

How Much Will The Buffalo Bills Owe Sean McDermott After Firing Him?

Jan 19, 2026

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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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.
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?
Miracle On Ice Goalie Selling Memorabilia From Iconic Game For $5.7 Million

Miracle On Ice Goalie Selling Memorabilia From Iconic Game For $5.7 Million

Jul 31, 2015
For hockey fans there is no moment that personifies the greatness of the game and the ability of it to impact society quite like the Miracle on Ice. For $5.7 million, the most impressive collection of memorabilia from the game can be yours.
The 10 Highest-Paid Soccer Coaches In The World

The 10 Highest-Paid Soccer Coaches In The World

Mar 20, 2025
Soccer superstars get a lot of attention for their salaries, but there are some coaches in the game pulling in good money of their own.
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.
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.
John Harbaugh Finally Agrees To A Deal With The New York Giants—And He'll Make About $20 Million Per Year

John Harbaugh Finally Agrees To A Deal With The New York Giants—And He'll Make About $20 Million Per Year

Jan 17, 2026
John Harbaugh was fired earlier this month, but he's already found a new home—and more money—with the New York Giants.
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.
Jerry Buss Thought His Family Would Own The Lakers Generations. Family Infighting (And $10 Billion) Ended The Dynasty A Decade

Jerry Buss Thought His Family Would Own The Lakers Generations. Family Infighting (And $10 Billion) Ended The Dynasty A Decade

Jan 22, 2026
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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