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The $500 Million Club: The Rare Athletes Who Have Cracked Half A Billion in Career Earnings From Salary Alone

The $500 Million Club: The Rare Athletes Who Have Cracked Half A Billion in Career Earnings From Salary Alone

Mar 2, 2026

At one time, an athlete making half a billion dollars in salary seemed far-fetched. Now, it's a reality for multiple players.

Kirk Cousins Is The NFL's Fourth-Highest Earner Ever—And He Has Exactly One Playoff Victory

Kirk Cousins Is The NFL's Fourth-Highest Earner Ever—And He Has Exactly One Playoff Victory

Feb 26, 2026

Kirk Cousins has not been the pinnacle of playoff success, yet that hasn't stopped him from climbing the list of the NFL's highest earners.

A Year After Betting On Himself, Javonte Williams Gets A $24 Million Contract Extension

A Year After Betting On Himself, Javonte Williams Gets A $24 Million Contract Extension

Feb 23, 2026

Javonte Williams had a career year with the Dallas Cowboys. The team is rewarding him with his biggest deal yet.

The Chiefs Just Restructured Patrick Mahomes's Contract, Giving Them Salary Cap Relief And Him A Financial Windfall

The Chiefs Just Restructured Patrick Mahomes's Contract, Giving Them Salary Cap Relief And Him A Financial Windfall

Feb 19, 2026

Patrick Mahomes signed a ten-year deal in 2020. The Chiefs are setting themselves up for a strong 2026 by restructuring his deal.

9 Words May Cost Kansas State Coach Jerome Tang $19 Million… But Was This Enough To Constitute A "For Cause" Termination?

9 Words May Cost Kansas State Coach Jerome Tang $19 Million… But Was This Enough To Constitute A "For Cause" Termination?

Feb 18, 2026

Did nine angry words spoken at a press conference constitute enough of an infraction that Jerome Tang was fired "for cause"? Or should he be paid his $19 million buyout?

Three Months After Turning Down A Qualifying Offer, Zac Gallen Signs With The Same Team For The Same Amount Of Money

Three Months After Turning Down A Qualifying Offer, Zac Gallen Signs With The Same Team For The Same Amount Of Money

Feb 17, 2026

Zac Gallen entered free agency in hopes of a big deal, but he ultimately chose to return to the Diamondbacks.

The Phillies Released Nick Castellanos—And Still Owe Him About $20 Million

The Phillies Released Nick Castellanos—And Still Owe Him About $20 Million

Feb 17, 2026

The Phillies released Nick Castellanos after four seasons, but they still owe him the remainder of his contract.

Anthony Kim Spent 12 Years In A Bizarre Disability Insurance Limbo. He Took A Huge Risk Coming Back. And Just Won $4 Million

Anthony Kim Spent 12 Years In A Bizarre Disability Insurance Limbo. He Took A Huge Risk Coming Back. And Just Won $4 Million

Feb 15, 2026

On Sunday in Adelaide, Anthony Kim drained putts like it was 2008 again, firing a 9-under 63 to win LIV Golf Adelaide and pocket roughly $4 million. It was his first victory in nearly 16 years. But not long ago, Kim wasn't chasing trophies. He was at the center of one of the strangest financial situations in modern sports…

Chris Paul Retires As One Of The Highest Earners In NBA History

Chris Paul Retires As One Of The Highest Earners In NBA History

Feb 14, 2026

Chris Paul made slightly over $400 million during his 21-year NBA career. Which stop was his most lucrative?

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.

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Chris Paul Retires As One Of The Highest Earners In NBA History

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Feb 15, 2026
Chris Paul made slightly over $400 million during his 21-year NBA career. Which stop was his most lucrative?
Three Months After Turning Down A Qualifying Offer, Zac Gallen Signs With The Same Team For The Same Amount Of Money

Three Months After Turning Down A Qualifying Offer, Zac Gallen Signs With The Same Team For The Same Amount Of Money

Feb 17, 2026
Zac Gallen entered free agency in hopes of a big deal, but he ultimately chose to return to the Diamondbacks.
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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 Top 10 Highest-Paid Formula One Drivers

The Top 10 Highest-Paid Formula One Drivers

Nov 28, 2023
Max Verstappen is tops on the leaderboard and on the season salary list. Just how much is he making this year?
Anthony Kim Spent 12 Years In A Bizarre Disability Insurance Limbo. He Took A Huge Risk Coming Back. And Just Won $4 Million

Anthony Kim Spent 12 Years In A Bizarre Disability Insurance Limbo. He Took A Huge Risk Coming Back. And Just Won $4 Million

Feb 16, 2026
On Sunday in Adelaide, Anthony Kim drained putts like it was 2008 again, firing a 9-under 63 to win LIV Golf Adelaide and pocket roughly $4 million. It was his first victory in nearly 16 years. But not long ago, Kim wasn't chasing trophies. He was at the center of one of the strangest financial situations in modern sports...
The Incredible Story Of One Of The Strangest Series Of Trades In NBA History

The Incredible Story Of One Of The Strangest Series Of Trades In NBA History

Aug 8, 2017
The Orlando Magic made a trade last summer... little did they know it would still be coming back to haunt them more than a year later.
The Phillies Released Nick Castellanos—And Still Owe Him About $20 Million

The Phillies Released Nick Castellanos—And Still Owe Him About $20 Million

Feb 17, 2026
The Phillies released Nick Castellanos after four seasons, but they still owe him the remainder of his contract.
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.
Did Neymar Just Inherit $1 Billion From A Stranger's Will?

Did Neymar Just Inherit $1 Billion From A Stranger's Will?

Sep 5, 2025
According to a viral rumor, a 31-year-old billionaire in Brazil just died and left his entire fortune to Neymar... because he was a huge fan.
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.
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