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Miami Dolphins Owner Stephen Ross Claims He's Been Offered $15 Billion For The Team… Which Would Make It The Most Valuable Team On Earth
For years, the Dallas Cowboys have been considered the most valuable sports franchise on Earth. That may have just changed after Miami Dolphins owner Stephen Ross revealed he has received offers that obliterate all commonly accepted richest sports teams lists.
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The Cardinals Traded Nolan Arenado To The Diamondbacks—But They'll Still Owe About 75% Of His Salary
Nolan Arenado is heading to the Arizona Diamondbacks—and the St. Louis Cardinals are willing to pay to make it happen.
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Alabama Quarterback Ty Simpson Is Being Offered $6.5 Million In NIL Money To STAY In College (And Not Enter The NFL Draft)
Ty Simpson declared for the NFL Draft, preparing to become a pro player. But several colleges are reportedly throwing money his way to stay.
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The Other Dream Team: The Unlikely And Amazing Story Of How The Grateful Dead Funded And Outfitted The 1992 Lithuanian Olympic Basketball Team
While the 1992 USA Dream Team took the Gold, it was a bankrupt, newly-free Lithuania and a crate of Grateful Dead tie-dye that provided the most high-stakes "peaceful resistance" in Olympic history.
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Curt Cignetti Salary Vs. Mario Cristobal Salary: The Unlikely Rise Of Two Coaches Who Make More Than Most Star NFL Players
On Monday night, Curt Cignetti and Mario Cristobal play for a trophy. But in a profession where money is the ultimate scoreboard, both men have already taken home the championship.
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The 20 Highest-Paid Coaches In College Football
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…
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Alex Bregman Joins The Cubs On A $175 Million Deal
The Cubs tried to sign Alex Bregman in 2025. They had to wait a year, but they finally secured a star third baseman for their roster.
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Tarik Skubal And The Detroit Tigers Have The Largest Arbitration Gap In MLB History
Tarik Skubal is coming off back-to-back AL Cy Young Awards. He wants a high salary, but his team is countering with a much lower offer.
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John Harbaugh Will Earn Nearly $34 Million After Being Fired From The Ravens
After nearly two decades, John Harbaugh is out as head coach of the Baltimore Ravens. He'll receive a significant buyout as a result.
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The Seahawks Just Gave Charles Cross The Largest Non-QB Contract In Franchise History
The Seattle Seahawks are the No. 1 seed in the NFC, and they just rewarded their impressive left tackle with a record-setting deal.
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Luol Deng Quietly Built A $200 Million Commercial Real Estate Empire As A Side Gig While Playing in the NBA
While quietly earning $168 million on the court, he was building a $200 million real estate empire that would ultimately outgrow his basketball career.
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The Raiders Owe $50 Million To Five Different Fired Coaches Next Season
The Las Vegas Raiders have parted ways with Pete Carroll, adding yet another fired coach to their ongoing expenses.
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The Incredible Rise And Catastrophic Fall Of Lenny Dykstra: From World Series Hero To Financial Guru To Bankrupcty And Ongoing Legal Issues
Once a World Series hero and self-made multimillionaire, Lenny Dykstra built a second fortune after baseball before losing everything to excess, fraud, and addiction.
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The Los Angeles Angels Have Paid Over $1.1 Billion To Five Stars Who Have Missed Nearly Half Of The Team's Games
The Los Angeles Angels have given out plenty of big contracts over the past decade and a half. Those choices haven't often turned out well.
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LSU Now Owes Lane Kiffin $500,000 After Another Ole Miss Win
The Ole Miss Rebels have advanced once again in the College Football Playoff. That means LSU owes Kiffin even more money.
LSU Now Owes Lane Kiffin $500,000 After Another Ole Miss Win
The Los Angeles Angels Have Paid Over $1.1 Billion To Five Stars Who Have Missed Nearly Half Of The Team's Games
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Jakobi Meyers And The Jacksonville Jaguars Agree To A $60 Million Contract
The Cardinals Traded Nolan Arenado To The Diamondbacks—But They'll Still Owe About 75% Of His Salary
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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
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Most People Don't Realize The Wildest Part Of Cristiano Ronaldo's Massive Saudi Contracts... They're 100% TAX FREE
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The Los Angeles Angels Paid Anthony Rendon Nearly $1 Million Per Game Over Seven Injury-Plagued Seasons
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Mike Tyson's Biggest Career Paydays In The Ring
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The Houston Rockets Just Gave Nearly $300 Million To Two Players—Will It Pay Off?
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