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College Football Coaches Received A Record $228 Million In Buyouts This Year

College Football Coaches Received A Record $228 Million In Buyouts This Year

Dec 28, 2025

Getting the head coaching job for a college football program is a big deal, especially at the Division I Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS) level,
Kyle Whittingham Is Getting A Significant Pay Raise To Become Michigan's Head Coach

Kyle Whittingham Is Getting A Significant Pay Raise To Become Michigan's Head Coach

Dec 27, 2025

Kyle Whittingham, the longtime head coach at Utah, is headed to join the Michigan Wolverines—and earning a ton of money in the process.
The A's Have Given Tyler Soderstrom The Largest Contract In Franchise History

The A's Have Given Tyler Soderstrom The Largest Contract In Franchise History

Dec 26, 2025

After one full season in the major leagues, the A's have a strong belief in their star left fielder, Tyler Soderstrom.
Padres Pitcher Michael King Turned Down a $22 Million Offer—Then Signed For $75 Million Instead

Padres Pitcher Michael King Turned Down a $22 Million Offer—Then Signed For $75 Million Instead

Dec 22, 2025

The San Diego Padres have given right-hander Michael King one of the largest deals for a pitcher in franchise history.
Jakobi Meyers And The Jacksonville Jaguars Agree To A $60 Million Contract

Jakobi Meyers And The Jacksonville Jaguars Agree To A $60 Million Contract

Dec 22, 2025

The Jacksonville Jaguars traded for Jakobi Meyers earlier this season. Now, they're signing him to a long-term, wealthy deal.
LSU Will Pay Lane Kiffin $250,000 After Ole Miss Won Its Playoff Game…And Could Be On The Hook For $1 Million

LSU Will Pay Lane Kiffin $250,000 After Ole Miss Won Its Playoff Game…And Could Be On The Hook For $1 Million

Dec 21, 2025

Lane Kiffin left Ole Miss to coach at LSU. His new school will pay him based on how well his old team does in the College Football Playoff.
Staggering Purses Revealed For Preposterous Anthony Joshua Vs. Jake Paul Fight

Staggering Purses Revealed For Preposterous Anthony Joshua Vs. Jake Paul Fight

Dec 19, 2025

Tonight's Anthony Joshua vs. Jake Paul showdown in Miami is shaping up to be one of the most lucrative… and preposterous… spectacles in boxing history.
A Paris Court Just Ordered Paris Saint-Germain To Give Kylian Mbappé $70 Million In Unpaid Wages

A Paris Court Just Ordered Paris Saint-Germain To Give Kylian Mbappé $70 Million In Unpaid Wages

Dec 18, 2025

Soccer star Kylian Mbappé and his former club Paris Saint-Germain are engaged in a heated—and costly—legal battle.
Nick Saban Adds NHL Franchise To Growing Business Empire That's Pushing Him Toward Billionaire Status

Nick Saban Adds NHL Franchise To Growing Business Empire That's Pushing Him Toward Billionaire Status

Dec 17, 2025

Nick Saban's dominance didn't end when he left the sidelines. The legendary coach has quietly assembled a luxury car dealership empire and now added an NHL team to his growing portfolio.
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.

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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.
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.
The Original Purchase Price And Current Value Of Every NFL Team

The Original Purchase Price And Current Value Of Every NFL Team

May 15, 2025
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.
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.
How Nike Landed Michael Jordan Back In 1984

How Nike Landed Michael Jordan Back In 1984

Jun 25, 2015
The Air Jordan is one of the most popular sneaker brands of all time. But did you know that Michael Jordan. came extremely close to NOT signing with Nike?
Cristiano Ronaldo Just Opened Up A Soccer-Themed Hotel In His Hometown...How Expensive Is It To Stay There?

Cristiano Ronaldo Just Opened Up A Soccer-Themed Hotel In His Hometown...How Expensive Is It To Stay There?

Aug 4, 2016
The Real Madrid star has done just about everything on the pitch. Now he's tackling the world of real estate. What kind of features does his hotel have?
How Mario Lemieux Traded A $32 Million Bankruptcy Debt Into A $900 Million Asset

How Mario Lemieux Traded A $32 Million Bankruptcy Debt Into A $900 Million Asset

Jan 28, 2025
In late 1998, the Pittsburgh Penguins were bankrupt and owed Mario Lemieux $32 million. Twenty years later he was one of the team's owners when it sold for $900 million.
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.
Family Of Demolition Worker Who Died In Accident While Working On Texas A&M's Kyle Field Awarded $53 Million

Family Of Demolition Worker Who Died In Accident While Working On Texas A&M's Kyle Field Awarded $53 Million

Feb 16, 2016
The family of a demolition worker who died during the construction work on Texas A&M's Kyle Field finally had their day in court – and won. A jury only needed a few hours to find in their favor and award them $53 million.
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.