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C.J. Stroud Turned Down $50 Million Per Year To Bet On Himself
It's not easy to say no to $50 million a year. But Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud believes he's worth even more money.
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Amen Thompson Is Staying With The Rockets On A $208 Million Contract
Amen Thompson is returning to the Houston Rockets on a massive deal, setting himself up as a franchise cornerstone for years to come.
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Here Are The 8 Most Damning Revelations From The 36-Page Report Into The Clippers' $66 Million Kawhi Leonard Salary Cap Scheme
The NBA hammered the Clippers with a $30 million fine, five lost first-round picks, and a one-year suspension for Steve Ballmer after uncovering a series of Kawhi Leonard sponsorship deals worth up to $66 million. The league's 36-page report contains even more explosive details, including alleged sham consulting arrangements, suspicious money flows, and internal Clippers messages calling one deal "super shady."
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Stan Kroenke Now Owns Sports Teams In Seven Professional Leagues After Buying The Los Angeles Angels
The Los Angeles Angels have been sold. And the buyer, Stan Kroenke, is a familiar face among pro sports owners.
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In 1999, Mario Lemieux Traded $20 Million In Unpaid Salary For An Ownership Stake In The Penguins. The Team Just Sold For $1.7 Billion
In 1999, Mario Lemieux converted $20 million in unpaid salary into an ownership stake in the bankrupt Pittsburgh Penguins. Twenty-seven years later, the team has sold for $1.7 billion, bringing one of the greatest athlete investment stories in sports history to a close.
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Aaron Donald Comes Out Of Retirement To Earn Up To $30 Million This Season With The Rams
After sitting out two seasons, Aaron Donald is returning to the Los Angeles Rams. He's scoring a big pay day in the process.
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After Winning The FedEx Cup, Scottie Scheffler Is Now The PGA Tour's All-Time Highest Earner
Scottie Scheffler has wrapped up another season as the world's No. 1 golfer. He's also hit a new financial milestone.
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Scottie Scheffler's Caddie Ted Scott Has Made More Money Than The Average PGA Tour Golfer This Year
Ted Scott has helped Scottie Scheffler on numerous golf courses—and he's made a ton of money in the process.
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When Betting On Yourself Goes Wrong (But May Turn Out Alright?) – The Saga Of Jonathan Kuminga's Latest Contract
Jonathan Kuminga is joining his third team of 2026. It could prove to be a poor financial decision—or a lucrative one.
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In 2016, Kevin Durant Gave Up $100 Million To Move From Oklahoma City To The Bay Area. Gee… I Wonder Why He Did That???
In 2016, Kevin Durant gave up $100 millionb when he left Oklahoma City for Golden State. He then took another $15 million in below-max salary. I think we're starting to see why…
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How Vince Young Went From A $58 Million NFL Contract To Bankruptcy In Just Eight Years
Vince Young entered the NFL with a contract worth up to $58 million and millions more in endorsement deals, yet less than eight years later he filed for bankruptcy. His financial collapse involved a shortened NFL career, massive spending, disputed loans, lawsuits against former advisers, and the harsh reality that headline contract values rarely equal actual wealth.
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New Reporting Reveals LeBron James Borrowed $300 Million Against His Future Earnings Back In 2018 (And A Strange Guggenheim Coincidence)
New reporting reveals that LeBron James borrowed nearly $300 million against his future off-court earnings in 2018, with roughly $245 million of that debt still outstanding at the end of 2025. The revelation offers a rare look at the liability side of LeBron's finances — and adds an intriguing new wrinkle to the debate over whether he is actually a billionaire.
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Who Are José E. Feliciano And Kwanza Jones And How Did They Get Rich Enough To Buy The Padres For $3.9 Billion?
The San Diego Padres are being sold. Learn how the buyers, José E. Feliciano and Kwanza Jones, earned their money.
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Who Owns the San Francisco 49ers And How'd They Earn Their Fortune?
The San Francisco 49ers are looking to add another Super Bowl to their long and storied history. Here's a look at the family that helped put the team together.
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How Much Of The Timberwolves Does Alex Rodriguez Own? And What's His Stake Worth At Today's $4.5 Billion Valuation
Alex Rodriguez is increasing his investment in the Minnesota Timberwolves and Lynx just as the franchises are being valued at $4.5 billion. Based on the ownership clues available today, A-Rod's stake could be worth somewhere between roughly $315 million and $585 million.
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Here Are The 8 Most Damning Revelations From The 36-Page Report Into The Clippers' $66 Million Kawhi Leonard Salary Cap Scheme
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The 15 Most Expensive Team Purchases In Sports History
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Most People Don't Realize The Wildest Part Of Cristiano Ronaldo's Massive Saudi Contracts... They're 100% TAX FREE
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Mark Walter Made $2 Billion Owning The Lakers For Just 10 Months. But His Financial Empire Is Facing A Much Bigger Problem...
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Happy 51st Birthday Allen Iverson! Just 4 More Years Until He Inherits That $32 Million Reebok Trust Fund
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Who Owns The Los Angeles Rams?
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Here's How Much Money Dennis Schroder Has Made Since Turning Down $84 Million
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Woah. Rick Fox Just Revealed His Net Worth Is Nearly $500 Million! Thanks To A High-Tech Climate Concrete Company
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How Mario Lemieux Traded A $32 Million Bankruptcy Debt Into A $900 Million Asset
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