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The "Project B" League Is Signing Players For Nearly Ten Times The WNBA's Max Salary

The "Project B" League Is Signing Players For Nearly Ten Times The WNBA's Max Salary

Dec 15, 2025

The new league, backed by several sports stars, has lured nine WNBA players away with enticing contract offers.
The Indianapolis Colts Have Just Signed Philip Rivers, Who's Now A Grandpa, Out Of Retirement

The Indianapolis Colts Have Just Signed Philip Rivers, Who's Now A Grandpa, Out Of Retirement

Dec 9, 2025

Philip Rivers last played in the NFL in 2020. He's just re-joined the Indianapolis Colts and could start for them before the season ends.
The Philadelphia Phillies Have Re-Signed Kyle Schwarber For $150 Million

The Philadelphia Phillies Have Re-Signed Kyle Schwarber For $150 Million

Dec 9, 2025

Kyle Schwarber has been an MVP-caliber slugger for the Phillies. They just gave him a massive deal to keep hitting home runs.
LSU Is Paying $162 Million To Three Coaches

LSU Is Paying $162 Million To Three Coaches

Dec 5, 2025

The LSU Tigers just hired a new coach. They're still paying their last two coaches thanks to extensive buyouts.
Zion Williamson Has Made A Ton Of Money Despite Missing More Than Half His Team's Games

Zion Williamson Has Made A Ton Of Money Despite Missing More Than Half His Team's Games

Dec 2, 2025

Zion Williamson is headed to the injured list yet again. And that means the Pelicans will continue to pay him to miss games.
Lane Kiffin's New Deal Pays Him $13 Million Per Year And Includes An 80% Buyout

Lane Kiffin's New Deal Pays Him $13 Million Per Year And Includes An 80% Buyout

Dec 2, 2025

Lane Kiffin is officially the head coach of the LSU Tigers. His contract includes a huge salary and buyout, plus incentive escalators.
The Ten Highest-Paid Coaches In College Football

The Ten Highest-Paid Coaches In College Football

Dec 2, 2025

In the 1980s, the highest-paid college football coach in the world made $500,000. Today, that's an annual travel stipend for an elite coach. These are the 10 highest-paid college football coaches on earth…
Jon Sumrall Will More Than Double His Annual Salary After Leaving Tulane For Florida

Jon Sumrall Will More Than Double His Annual Salary After Leaving Tulane For Florida

Dec 1, 2025

Jon Sumrall is heading to Gainesville to coach the Florida Gators—and getting a healthy raise in the process.
Kentucky Has Fired Mark Stoops—And The School Owes Him A Ton Of Money To Go Away

Kentucky Has Fired Mark Stoops—And The School Owes Him A Ton Of Money To Go Away

Dec 1, 2025

After 13 seasons, Kentucky has parted ways with Mark Stoops. That means the Wildcats are on the hook for a massive buyout.
Lane Kiffin Officially Accepts The LSU Job—And Will Not Coach Ole Miss In The College Football Playoff

Lane Kiffin Officially Accepts The LSU Job—And Will Not Coach Ole Miss In The College Football Playoff

Nov 30, 2025

Lane Kiffin is officially the next head coach of the LSU Tigers. He's leaving Ole Miss in amidst of one of its most successful season ever.
Dylan Cease Just Signed One Of The Largest Contracts For A Pitcher In MLB History

Dylan Cease Just Signed One Of The Largest Contracts For A Pitcher In MLB History

Nov 29, 2025

Weeks after a tough World Series defeat, the Toronto Blue Jays have signed one of baseball's best pitchers on the free agent market.
Eliah Drinkwitz's New Extension Makes Him One Of College Football's Highest-Paid Coaches

Eliah Drinkwitz's New Extension Makes Him One Of College Football's Highest-Paid Coaches

Nov 29, 2025

Eliah Drinkwitz has helped turn Missouri into a strong program in the SEC. The university is rewarding him with a massive contract extension.
The Big 12 Now Has A $50 Million Equity Partnership With The Players Era Festival

The Big 12 Now Has A $50 Million Equity Partnership With The Players Era Festival

Nov 25, 2025

The Big 12 agreed to a five-year deal that will give it plenty of big-game matchups—and big-dollar earnings.
James Franklin Is Now Being Paid By Penn State And Virginia Tech

James Franklin Is Now Being Paid By Penn State And Virginia Tech

Nov 25, 2025

Penn State fired James Franklin midway through the season. It'll still owe him money even though he's now coaching at another school.
LSU Is Offering Lane Kiffin $90 Million AND $25 Million In NIL And Revenue Sharing Deals

LSU Is Offering Lane Kiffin $90 Million AND $25 Million In NIL And Revenue Sharing Deals

Nov 24, 2025

Lane Kiffin is currently coaching Ole Miss, but the LSU Tigers are doing everything in their power to bring him to Baton Rouge.

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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.
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 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.
Tom Brady Is Now Officially An Owner Of The Las Vegas Raiders

Tom Brady Is Now Officially An Owner Of The Las Vegas Raiders

Oct 17, 2024
You've seen Tom Brady broadcasting football games this season. He'll still keep that role while owning one of the teams in the league.
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.
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.
The Largest Average Annual Salaries In Sports Contract History

The Largest Average Annual Salaries In Sports Contract History

Jul 1, 2025
Most headlines focus on the total value of sports contracts — $700 million here, $800 million there. But what if we ranked the biggest deals by how much an athlete actually earns per year? From Saudi-backed soccer megadeals to NBA supermax extensions, these are the richest annual paydays in sports history.
Former WNBA Star Liz Cambage Hints That She Makes More Money On OnlyFans Than Playing Basketball

Former WNBA Star Liz Cambage Hints That She Makes More Money On OnlyFans Than Playing Basketball

Oct 8, 2025
Liz Cambage hasn't played in the WNBA since 2022. She's still hooping internationally, though, and she's also found a lucrative side hustle.
On Average, Big Ten Football Coaches Are Making Almost $5 Million Per Year

On Average, Big Ten Football Coaches Are Making Almost $5 Million Per Year

Feb 19, 2020
The Big Ten has had a lot of success on the football field, and it's translated into hefty salaries for its coaches. Here's a look at how much they're making per year.
Who Owns the Kansas City Chiefs And How'd They Earn Their Fortune?

Who Owns the Kansas City Chiefs And How'd They Earn Their Fortune?

Feb 8, 2025
The Hunts have one of the richest traditions in the NFL. Here's how the family earned their fortune, leading to the creation of the Chiefs (and a lot more).