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Drew Carey Invested In The Seattle Sounders When The Soccer Club Was Worth $30 Million… Today The Team Is Worth Just Under $1 Billion

Drew Carey Invested In The Seattle Sounders When The Soccer Club Was Worth $30 Million… Today The Team Is Worth Just Under $1 Billion

Jul 13, 2026

Shortly after he started hosting The Price Is Right, Drew Carey made an investment worth millions of dollars today.

Victor Wembanyama Is Staying With The Spurs On A Deal Worth Over A Quarter-Billion Dollars

Victor Wembanyama Is Staying With The Spurs On A Deal Worth Over A Quarter-Billion Dollars

Jul 10, 2026

Victor Wembanyama is one of the rising stars in the NBA. And now, he's getting paid like a superstar, too.

In His First Season In The Major Leagues, JJ Wetherholt Just Signed A Nine-Figure Contract

In His First Season In The Major Leagues, JJ Wetherholt Just Signed A Nine-Figure Contract

Jul 10, 2026

JJ Wetherholt has played half a season in the major leagues. That's been enough for the Cardinals to sign him for north of $100 million.

Erling Haaland Is The 2026 World Cup's Biggest Star. His Manchester City Contract Is Just As Absurd As His Goal Scoring

Erling Haaland Is The 2026 World Cup's Biggest Star. His Manchester City Contract Is Just As Absurd As His Goal Scoring

Jul 10, 2026

When Erling Haaland isn't dominating at the World Cup, he's earning absurd weekly paychecks from a very unique bonus-laden Manchester City contract.

The Original Purchase Price And Current Value Of Every NFL Team

The Original Purchase Price And Current Value Of Every NFL Team

Jul 10, 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.

Wimbledon's Wild Card Breakout Star Arthur Fery Is The Son Of A Former Professional Player And A Hedge Fund Manger Who's Worth $400 Million

Wimbledon's Wild Card Breakout Star Arthur Fery Is The Son Of A Former Professional Player And A Hedge Fund Manger Who's Worth $400 Million

Jul 9, 2026

Arthur Fery is the 23-year-old wild card breakout star of Wimbledon. And the Wimbledon hometown hero comes from a very interesting family background.

Justin Verlander Will Retire After This Season As The Highest-Earning Pitcher In MLB History

Justin Verlander Will Retire After This Season As The Highest-Earning Pitcher In MLB History

Jul 8, 2026

Justin Verlander has had a storied career with plenty of impressive accomplishments, and plenty of money along the way, too.

Most People Don't Realize The Wildest Part Of Cristiano Ronaldo's Massive Saudi Contracts… They're 100% TAX FREE

Most People Don't Realize The Wildest Part Of Cristiano Ronaldo's Massive Saudi Contracts… They're 100% TAX FREE

Jul 6, 2026

Cristiano Ronaldo's World Cup career ended today with Portugal's loss to Spain, but his financial story is still going strong. Thanks to his massive Al Nassr contracts and Saudi Arabia's lack of personal income tax, Ronaldo could earn around $1.1 billion while paying basically nothing in income taxes.

How Much Do The Team USA Players Make Per Year When They're Not At The World Cup?

How Much Do The Team USA Players Make Per Year When They're Not At The World Cup?

Jul 6, 2026

Team USA opens its 2026 World Cup run with the richest, most European-established roster in USMNT history. From Weston McKennie's new Juventus deal to Christian Pulisic's AC Milan salary and endorsement empire, here's what America's top players make from their regular club jobs.

Brandon Aiyuk Could Wind Up Losing A Lot (More) Money If He Leaves The 49ers

Brandon Aiyuk Could Wind Up Losing A Lot (More) Money If He Leaves The 49ers

Jul 6, 2026

Brandon Aiyuk is currently in a standoff with the San Francisco 49ers. And it's going to wind up costing him millions of dollars.

Mike Conley And Al Horford Are About To Join The NBA's 20-Season Club… And They'll Have Nearly $600 Million To Show For It

Mike Conley And Al Horford Are About To Join The NBA's 20-Season Club… And They'll Have Nearly $600 Million To Show For It

Jul 3, 2026

Mike Conley Jr. and Al Horford are about to join one of the NBA's most exclusive clubs: players who have lasted 20 seasons. Along the way, the two 2007 draft classmates have quietly earned nearly $600 million in combined NBA salary.

Forget Bobby Bonilla Day. In 1984, Bruce Sutter Pulled Off An Even Better Deferred Contract Heist With The Atlanta Braves

Forget Bobby Bonilla Day. In 1984, Bruce Sutter Pulled Off An Even Better Deferred Contract Heist With The Atlanta Braves

Jul 1, 2026

Bobby Bonilla gets all the July 1 attention, but Bruce Sutter may have pulled off an even better deferred-money masterpiece. His 1984 Braves contract turned a $9.1 million free-agent deal into a decades-long annuity worth roughly $50 million.

Happy Bobby Bonilla Day! The NY Mets Just Paid 62-Year-Old Bobby Bonilla $1.4 Million

Happy Bobby Bonilla Day! The NY Mets Just Paid 62-Year-Old Bobby Bonilla $1.4 Million

Jul 1, 2026

Happy Bobby Bonilla Day! AKA the day when a long-retired baseball player randomly earns $1.4 million from The Mets.

Forget "Bobby Bonilla Day", July 1st Should Really Be "Max Scherzer Day" Based On The Ridiculous Deferred Check He Cashes Every Year

Forget "Bobby Bonilla Day", July 1st Should Really Be "Max Scherzer Day" Based On The Ridiculous Deferred Check He Cashes Every Year

Jul 1, 2026

Every July 1st, people celebrate Bobby Bonilla's contract like it's a national holiday. Well, we're here to tell you that July 1st really should be called "Max Scherzer Day." His annuity is 10X Bobby Bonilla's!

When Bobby Bonilla Wakes Up Tomorrow… He'll Be $1.4 Million Richer

When Bobby Bonilla Wakes Up Tomorrow… He'll Be $1.4 Million Richer

Jun 30, 2026

When Bobby Bonilla gets the mail sometime today or tomorrow, he'll find a thin letter from the NY Mets. Inside that envelope is a check for $1.4 million.

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Marshawn Lynch Made Nearly $57 Million In The NFL... And Never Spent A Dime Of It

Marshawn Lynch Made Nearly $57 Million In The NFL... And Never Spent A Dime Of It

Jun 24, 2026
Marshawn Lynch made $57 million playing in the NFL. And thanks to a brilliant financial strategy, he never spent a dime of those earnings.
Aliyah Boston Has Signed The Largest Contract In WNBA History

Aliyah Boston Has Signed The Largest Contract In WNBA History

Apr 19, 2026
The WNBA and its players agreed to a new collective bargaining agreement. Aliyah Boston is already reaping the financial benefits.
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 50 Highest Paid Players At The 2026 World Cup

The 50 Highest Paid Players At The 2026 World Cup

Jun 8, 2026
From tax-free megadeals in the Saudi Pro League to blockbuster contracts across Europe and MLS, the financial landscape of football has reached staggering new heights. Here is the definitive ranking of the highest-paid players at the 2026 World Cup.
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?
Terrion Arnold's Alleged Kidnapping Plot Could Cost Him $10 Million Today And $100 Million Over The Long Term

Terrion Arnold's Alleged Kidnapping Plot Could Cost Him $10 Million Today And $100 Million Over The Long Term

Jun 28, 2026
Detroit Lions cornerback Terrion Arnold allegedly turned a $250,000 theft into a life-in-prison legal crisis and a potential multi-million-dollar NFL contract disaster.
How Much Do The Referees At The World Cup Get Paid? What About The Players? How Much Do They Make?

How Much Do The Referees At The World Cup Get Paid? What About The Players? How Much Do They Make?

Jun 29, 2026
How much do World Cup Referees make? It's an impressive amount, but FYI, Cristano Ronald makes their whole tournament salary every four hours.
Happy Bobby Bonilla Day! The NY Mets Just Paid 62-Year-Old Bobby Bonilla $1.4 Million

Happy Bobby Bonilla Day! The NY Mets Just Paid 62-Year-Old Bobby Bonilla $1.4 Million

Jul 1, 2026
Happy Bobby Bonilla Day! AKA the day when a long-retired baseball player randomly earns $1.4 million from The Mets.
Who Owns The Seattle Seahawks And How'd They Get Rich Enough To Buy An NFL Team?

Who Owns The Seattle Seahawks And How'd They Get Rich Enough To Buy An NFL Team?

Feb 7, 2026
As Super Bowl LX kicks off, one owner's box is a family legacy while the other is a ticking clock. Robert Kraft is hunting for his seventh ring to cement the Patriots' dynasty, but across the field, the Seahawks are a team without a permanent home—currently held in a multibillion-dollar trust with a "For Sale" sign waiting in the tunnel.
Mike Conley And Al Horford Are About To Join The NBA's 20-Season Club… And They'll Have Nearly $600 Million To Show For It

Mike Conley And Al Horford Are About To Join The NBA's 20-Season Club… And They'll Have Nearly $600 Million To Show For It

Jul 3, 2026
Mike Conley Jr. and Al Horford are about to join one of the NBA's most exclusive clubs: players who have lasted 20 seasons. Along the way, the two 2007 draft classmates have quietly earned nearly $600 million in combined NBA salary.
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