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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.

Curt Cignetti Salary Vs. Mario Cristobal Salary: The Unlikely Rise Of Two Coaches Who Make More Than Most Star NFL Players

Curt Cignetti Salary Vs. Mario Cristobal Salary: The Unlikely Rise Of Two Coaches Who Make More Than Most Star NFL Players

Jan 19, 2026

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.

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.

The Largest Sports Contracts Of All Time In Terms Of Average Annual Salary

The Largest Sports Contracts Of All Time In Terms Of Average Annual Salary

Jan 18, 2026

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.

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?

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 Los Angeles Dodgers Signed Kyle Tucker To A Record-Setting Deal

The Los Angeles Dodgers Signed Kyle Tucker To A Record-Setting Deal

Jan 16, 2026

Kyle Tucker was the prized possession of this year's free agency class. He's joining a World Series champion stacked with talent.

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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 22, 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.
LSU Now Owes Lane Kiffin $500,000 After Another Ole Miss Win

LSU Now Owes Lane Kiffin $500,000 After Another Ole Miss Win

Jan 2, 2026
The Ole Miss Rebels have advanced once again in the College Football Playoff. That means LSU owes Kiffin even more money.
The Incredible Rise And Catastrophic Fall Of Lenny Dykstra: From World Series Hero To Financial Guru To Bankrupcty And Ongoing Legal Issues

The Incredible Rise And Catastrophic Fall Of Lenny Dykstra: From World Series Hero To Financial Guru To Bankrupcty And Ongoing Legal Issues

Jan 5, 2026
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.
The Los Angeles Angels Paid Anthony Rendon Nearly $1 Million Per Game Over Seven Injury-Plagued Seasons

The Los Angeles Angels Paid Anthony Rendon Nearly $1 Million Per Game Over Seven Injury-Plagued Seasons

Dec 31, 2025
The Angels gave Anthony Rendon a $245 million contract after he won a World Series in 2019. The team has experienced buyer's remorse.
The Largest Sports Contracts Of All Time In Terms Of Average Annual Salary

The Largest Sports Contracts Of All Time In Terms Of Average Annual Salary

Jan 18, 2026
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.
How Latrell Sprewell Choked Away $100 Million In Career Earnings

How Latrell Sprewell Choked Away $100 Million In Career Earnings

Jan 7, 2025
Latrell Sprewell famously turned down millions of dollars because he claimed it wasn't enough to feed his family. He also choked away $100 million in career earnings...
The Raiders Owe $50 Million To Five Different Fired Coaches Next Season

The Raiders Owe $50 Million To Five Different Fired Coaches Next Season

Jan 6, 2026
The Las Vegas Raiders have parted ways with Pete Carroll, adding yet another fired coach to their ongoing expenses.
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.
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?
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