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C.J. Stroud Turned Down $50 Million Per Year To Bet On Himself

C.J. Stroud Turned Down $50 Million Per Year To Bet On Himself

Sep 4, 2026

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.

Amen Thompson Is Staying With The Rockets On A $208 Million Contract

Amen Thompson Is Staying With The Rockets On A $208 Million Contract

Sep 4, 2026

Amen Thompson is returning to the Houston Rockets on a massive deal, setting himself up as a franchise cornerstone for years to come.

Here Are The 8 Most Damning Revelations From The 36-Page Report Into The Clippers' $66 Million Kawhi Leonard Salary Cap Scheme

Here Are The 8 Most Damning Revelations From The 36-Page Report Into The Clippers' $66 Million Kawhi Leonard Salary Cap Scheme

Sep 3, 2026

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."

Stan Kroenke Now Owns Sports Teams In Seven Professional Leagues After Buying The Los Angeles Angels

Stan Kroenke Now Owns Sports Teams In Seven Professional Leagues After Buying The Los Angeles Angels

Sep 1, 2026

The Los Angeles Angels have been sold. And the buyer, Stan Kroenke, is a familiar face among pro sports owners.

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 Traded $20 Million In Unpaid Salary For An Ownership Stake In The Penguins. The Team Just Sold For $1.7 Billion

Sep 1, 2026

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.

Aaron Donald Comes Out Of Retirement To Earn Up To $30 Million This Season With The Rams

Aaron Donald Comes Out Of Retirement To Earn Up To $30 Million This Season With The Rams

Aug 30, 2026

After sitting out two seasons, Aaron Donald is returning to the Los Angeles Rams. He's scoring a big pay day in the process.

After Winning The FedEx Cup, Scottie Scheffler Is Now The PGA Tour's All-Time Highest Earner

After Winning The FedEx Cup, Scottie Scheffler Is Now The PGA Tour's All-Time Highest Earner

Aug 30, 2026

Scottie Scheffler has wrapped up another season as the world's No. 1 golfer. He's also hit a new financial milestone.

Scottie Scheffler's Caddie Ted Scott Has Made More Money Than The Average PGA Tour Golfer This Year

Scottie Scheffler's Caddie Ted Scott Has Made More Money Than The Average PGA Tour Golfer This Year

Aug 30, 2026

Ted Scott has helped Scottie Scheffler on numerous golf courses—and he's made a ton of money in the process.

When Betting On Yourself Goes Wrong (But May Turn Out Alright?) – The Saga Of Jonathan Kuminga's Latest Contract

When Betting On Yourself Goes Wrong (But May Turn Out Alright?) – The Saga Of Jonathan Kuminga's Latest Contract

Aug 29, 2026

Jonathan Kuminga is joining his third team of 2026. It could prove to be a poor financial decision—or a lucrative one.

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 Million To Move From Oklahoma City To The Bay Area. Gee… I Wonder Why He Did That???

Aug 28, 2026

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…

How Vince Young Went From A $58 Million NFL Contract To Bankruptcy In Just Eight Years

How Vince Young Went From A $58 Million NFL Contract To Bankruptcy In Just Eight Years

Aug 27, 2026

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.

New Reporting Reveals LeBron James Borrowed $300 Million Against His Future Earnings Back In 2018 (And A Strange Guggenheim Coincidence)

New Reporting Reveals LeBron James Borrowed $300 Million Against His Future Earnings Back In 2018 (And A Strange Guggenheim Coincidence)

Aug 25, 2026

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.

Who Are José E. Feliciano And Kwanza Jones And How Did They Get Rich Enough To Buy The Padres For $3.9 Billion?

Who Are José E. Feliciano And Kwanza Jones And How Did They Get Rich Enough To Buy The Padres For $3.9 Billion?

Aug 25, 2026

The San Diego Padres are being sold. Learn how the buyers, José E. Feliciano and Kwanza Jones, earned their money.

Who Owns the San Francisco 49ers And How'd They Earn Their Fortune?

Who Owns the San Francisco 49ers And How'd They Earn Their Fortune?

Aug 24, 2026

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.

How Much Of The Timberwolves Does Alex Rodriguez Own? And What's His Stake Worth At Today's $4.5 Billion Valuation

How Much Of The Timberwolves Does Alex Rodriguez Own? And What's His Stake Worth At Today's $4.5 Billion Valuation

Aug 21, 2026

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

Here Are The 8 Most Damning Revelations From The 36-Page Report Into The Clippers' $66 Million Kawhi Leonard Salary Cap Scheme

Sep 3, 2026
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."
The 15 Most Expensive Team Purchases In Sports History

The 15 Most Expensive Team Purchases In Sports History

Aug 12, 2026
Buying a sports franchise takes a lot of money, but some are more expensive than ever. Here are the highest prices people have paid to own a team.
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.
Mark Walter Made $2 Billion Owning The Lakers For Just 10 Months. But His Financial Empire Is Facing A Much Bigger Problem...

Mark Walter Made $2 Billion Owning The Lakers For Just 10 Months. But His Financial Empire Is Facing A Much Bigger Problem...

Aug 17, 2026
Bob Iger and Josh Kushner are the new owners of the Los Angeles Lakers. Seller Mark Walter made a great return on his brief investment.
Happy 51st Birthday Allen Iverson! Just 4 More Years Until He Inherits That $32 Million Reebok Trust Fund

Happy 51st Birthday Allen Iverson! Just 4 More Years Until He Inherits That $32 Million Reebok Trust Fund

Jun 7, 2026
Four years from today, June 7, 2030, Allen Iverson will finally receive his $32 million Reebok trust fund. The final, final amount he receives depends on his marital status.
Who Owns The Los Angeles Rams?

Who Owns The Los Angeles Rams?

Feb 10, 2022
The Rams are in the Super Bowl for the second time since moving back to Los Angeles. Who owns them, and what role did he play in the relocation?
Here's How Much Money Dennis Schroder Has Made Since Turning Down $84 Million

Here's How Much Money Dennis Schroder Has Made Since Turning Down $84 Million

Feb 3, 2026
The Lakers offered Dennis Schroder a hefty contract that he turned down in hopes of a bigger pay day. That decision turned out poorly.
Woah. Rick Fox Just Revealed His Net Worth Is Nearly $500 Million! Thanks To A High-Tech Climate Concrete Company

Woah. Rick Fox Just Revealed His Net Worth Is Nearly $500 Million! Thanks To A High-Tech Climate Concrete Company

Apr 20, 2026
Rick Fox earned $34 million in the NBA and built a modest post-basketball career… so why did he just tell the Bahamian government he's worth $470 million? The answer leads to a little-known climate tech startup...
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.
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.
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