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Magic Johnson Just Put In A Massive Bid To Buy The Washington Commanders

Magic Johnson Just Put In A Massive Bid To Buy The Washington Commanders

Mar 30, 2023

Washington Commanders owner Dan Snyder has a hefty selling price for the team. A buying group featuring Magic Johnson just put in a bid.

While Many NBA Players Go Broke In Retirement, David Robinson Launched TWO Multi-Billion-Dollar Private-Equity Funds

While Many NBA Players Go Broke In Retirement, David Robinson Launched TWO Multi-Billion-Dollar Private-Equity Funds

Mar 29, 2023

David Robinson, "The Admiral," was a dominant force on the court. And since he's retired, he's proving to be quite skilled off of it, too.

From Draft Night Disaster To Nine-Figure Career: How Laremy Tunsil Pulled Off An Incredible NFL Turnaround

From Draft Night Disaster To Nine-Figure Career: How Laremy Tunsil Pulled Off An Incredible NFL Turnaround

Mar 29, 2023

Laremy Tunsil had one of the worst draft nights imaginable. Yet he's turned his NFL story around completely.

Zion Williamson Has Made A Fortune To Sit Out Most Of His Current Contract

Zion Williamson Has Made A Fortune To Sit Out Most Of His Current Contract

Mar 28, 2023

Zion Williamson has lived up to the hype of a No. 1 pick — when he can stay healthy. But that's been a rarity so far in his career.

NFL Tight End Dalton Schultz Bet On Himself… And That Backfired BIG TIME

NFL Tight End Dalton Schultz Bet On Himself… And That Backfired BIG TIME

Mar 27, 2023

After a week in the free agent market, Dalton Schultz finally landed on a new team. But he's taking a pay cut with his new roster.

After Just 32 TOTAL MLB Games, The Diamondbacks Just Paid Corbin Carroll $111 Million

After Just 32 TOTAL MLB Games, The Diamondbacks Just Paid Corbin Carroll $111 Million

Mar 23, 2023

Corbin Carroll has only made a brief appearance in the Major Leagues. Here's why the Diamondbacks are all-in on their new outfielder.

Jimmy Garoppolo Was Once The NFL's Highest-Paid Player – He Just Took A Huge Paycut

Jimmy Garoppolo Was Once The NFL's Highest-Paid Player – He Just Took A Huge Paycut

Mar 21, 2023

Jimmy Garoppolo is switching teams — and taking a pay cut. Here's why the contract could turn out to be a good deal in the end.

Ja Morant Could Have Bought A Gulfstream With The Money He Likely Just Cost Himself

Ja Morant Could Have Bought A Gulfstream With The Money He Likely Just Cost Himself

Mar 20, 2023

Ja Morant signed an extension last season that could have paid him close to a quarter-billion dollars. But he may have to take a pay cut.

Trevor Bauer Will Make Double Salary Playing Baseball This Season Thanks To A Union Contract Loophole… But There's A Catch

Trevor Bauer Will Make Double Salary Playing Baseball This Season Thanks To A Union Contract Loophole… But There's A Catch

Mar 16, 2023

The good news for Trevor Bauer is he did finally sign a contract to play baseball next season. The bad news is it's not in America. But one little bonus? He gets double salary.

Free Agency Cost Carlos Correa $150 Million And Several Years Of Job Security

Free Agency Cost Carlos Correa $150 Million And Several Years Of Job Security

Mar 16, 2023

Carlos Correa agreed to two larger deals before finally settling back into a contract with the Minnesota Twins. Here's why.

Derek Carr Takes A Pay Cut This Year — But Gains Job Security

Derek Carr Takes A Pay Cut This Year — But Gains Job Security

Mar 15, 2023

Derek Carr spent nearly a decade with the Raiders, but the team and quarterback decided to part ways. Is his new situation better?

The Giants Are Paying Daniel Jones A Ton Of Money. Saquon Barkley? Not So Much

The Giants Are Paying Daniel Jones A Ton Of Money. Saquon Barkley? Not So Much

Mar 10, 2023

The Giants want to keep both Daniel Jones and Saquon Barkley. Will they put up the money to make it happen?

Geno Smith's Salary Was $3.5 Million Last Season — His New Contract Will Pay Him 30 Times That

Geno Smith's Salary Was $3.5 Million Last Season — His New Contract Will Pay Him 30 Times That

Mar 9, 2023

Geno Smith was perhaps the biggest surprise in the NFL last season. Now, he's reaping the benefits with a shiny new contract.

The ROI On The Milwaukee Bucks Sale Is INSANE

The ROI On The Milwaukee Bucks Sale Is INSANE

Mar 6, 2023

Marc Lasry just sold his portion of the Milwaukee Bucks. He bought the team nine years ago — how has its value grown since then?

Is Washington Commanders Owner Dan Snyder Blocking Jeff Bezos From Buying The Team Because Of A Personal Grudge?

Is Washington Commanders Owner Dan Snyder Blocking Jeff Bezos From Buying The Team Because Of A Personal Grudge?

Feb 28, 2023

Dan Snyder has owned the Washington Commanders for nearly a quarter century. Will a grudge keep him in charge for longer?

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How Diego Simeone Became The Highest-Paid Coach In Sports History

How Diego Simeone Became The Highest-Paid Coach In Sports History

Oct 2, 2020
Diego Simeone is by far the highest-paid coach in all of pro sports. Here's a look at how he's gotten to that position.
How Much Money Would Giannis Antetokounmpo Give Up By Leaving The Bucks?

How Much Money Would Giannis Antetokounmpo Give Up By Leaving The Bucks?

Sep 29, 2020
Giannis Antetokounmpo isn't a free agent until next offseason, but there's already plenty of buzz about where he'll end up. If he leaves Milwaukee, he'll leave a ton of money on the table.
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?
Love Him Or Hate Him, Barstool Founder Dave Portnoy Is Now Worth $100 Million

Love Him Or Hate Him, Barstool Founder Dave Portnoy Is Now Worth $100 Million

Jan 29, 2020
Barstool founder Dave Portnoy has a lot of haters. And those haters are going to lose their minds today...
After Blowing Through $80 Million, Terrell Owens Has Financial Advice For Other Players

After Blowing Through $80 Million, Terrell Owens Has Financial Advice For Other Players

Jan 16, 2018
Terrell Owens has lost almost all of his money from his playing days. Now, he's offering advice to make sure others don't fall down the same path.
The Tragic Downfall Of The NBA's Delonte West

The Tragic Downfall Of The NBA's Delonte West

Jan 20, 2020
The NBA's Delonte West spent half of his career playing with an undiagnosed mental illness, running through money faster than he could make it, and marking his days and nights with episodes of mania and depression. Delonte West is bipolar.
Cody Bellinger's New Contract Will Pay Him More Than 19 Times What He Made In 2019

Cody Bellinger's New Contract Will Pay Him More Than 19 Times What He Made In 2019

Jan 16, 2020
Fresh off a National League MVP award, Cody Bellinger just get a big new contract from the Los Angeles Dodgers. Here's how much he'll make in 2020.
Ozzie Silna, One Of The Brothers Who Made $800 Million Off The Best Business Deal Of All Time, Dies At 83

Ozzie Silna, One Of The Brothers Who Made $800 Million Off The Best Business Deal Of All Time, Dies At 83

Apr 28, 2016
40 years ago, Ozzie and Daniel Silna lucked into what eventually became the best sports business deal of all time, netting them $800 million. Ozzie just died at the age of 83.
Dez Bryant Is Being Sued For Leaving A Rental Home In Disgusting Condition

Dez Bryant Is Being Sued For Leaving A Rental Home In Disgusting Condition

Jun 29, 2016
In the latest story of an athlete leaving a rental home in less than stellar shape, Cowboys receiver Dez Bryant is being sued for wreaking havoc on a property he lived in for less than two years.
Sam Bradford Has Made More Than A Million Dollars For Every Touchdown He's Thrown In The NFL

Sam Bradford Has Made More Than A Million Dollars For Every Touchdown He's Thrown In The NFL

Mar 19, 2018
Sam Bradford has made a ton of money in the NFL... but it hasn't necessarily translated to success on the field.