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Danielle Hunter Has Become One Of The Highest-Paid Defensive Ends Ever

Danielle Hunter Has Become One Of The Highest-Paid Defensive Ends Ever

Mar 9, 2026

Danielle Hunter anchored an impressive defense for the Texans. Houston is rewarding him with a massive payday.

From Minor Leagues To Multi-Millions: Kiefer Sherwood Signs A Major Deal With The San Jose Sharks

From Minor Leagues To Multi-Millions: Kiefer Sherwood Signs A Major Deal With The San Jose Sharks

Mar 6, 2026

Kiefer Sherwood was toiling in the minor leagues of hockey just a few seasons ago. Now, the ink is drying on a huge contract extension.

Offensive Lineman Drew Dalman Is Retiring—And Potentially Losing $22 Million In The Process

Offensive Lineman Drew Dalman Is Retiring—And Potentially Losing $22 Million In The Process

Mar 5, 2026

Drew Dalman is only 27 years old, but he's retiring from the NFL. It could ultimately cost him millions of dollars.

The Cardinals Are Releasing Kyler Murray—And They'll Still Owe Him $36.8 Million

The Cardinals Are Releasing Kyler Murray—And They'll Still Owe Him $36.8 Million

Mar 3, 2026

Kyler Murray led the Arizona Cardinals for seven years, but they're ready to move on. It'll cost them a pretty penny.

Merrill Kelly Chose The Diamondbacks Over The Padres Because Of California's High State Income Tax

Merrill Kelly Chose The Diamondbacks Over The Padres Because Of California's High State Income Tax

Mar 3, 2026

Merrill Kelly received two contracts worth the same amount of money. But he wisely considered the tax implications of each location.

Curt Cignetti Is Now The Second-Highest Paid Coach In College Football

Curt Cignetti Is Now The Second-Highest Paid Coach In College Football

Mar 3, 2026

Curt Cignetti accomplished something no Indiana football coach has ever done. Now, he's being paid like a superstar.

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?

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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?
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.
How Michael Buffer Built A $400 Million Empire Off Five Simple Words

How Michael Buffer Built A $400 Million Empire Off Five Simple Words

Jul 19, 2025
Michael Buffer didn't just create the most iconic catchphrase in sports — he turned it into a $400 million empire. Here's the incredible true story of how five simple words made him one of the richest figures in entertainment history.
The 25 Richest Athletes In The World 2020

The 25 Richest Athletes In The World 2020

Apr 13, 2020
Who is the richest athlete in the world? Which athletes are billionaires? Floyd Mayweather, Michael Jordan, Michael Schumacher and Tiger Woods have each earned well over $1 billion in their careers. But is that enough to make one of them the richest of all?
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?
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?
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.
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.
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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