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Juan Soto Just Signed The Largest Contract In MLB History

Juan Soto Just Signed The Largest Contract In MLB History

Dec 9, 2024

Juan Soto was the top prize of this year's free agent class. The New York Mets are the winners after signing him to a record-setting deal.

The A's Just Signed Luis Severino To The Largest Deal In Club History

The A's Just Signed Luis Severino To The Largest Deal In Club History

Dec 9, 2024

Luis Severino had a strong bounce-back season last year—and the A's are rewarding with a contract larger than they've given any other player.

LeBron James's SpringHill Company Has Lost More Than $75 Million The Past Three Years

LeBron James's SpringHill Company Has Lost More Than $75 Million The Past Three Years

Dec 6, 2024

LeBron James has accomplished a ton on the basketball court, but he hasn't yet achieved a profit with his SpringHill Company.

Why Did Reigning Finals MVP Jaylen Brown Start A Shoe Company?

Why Did Reigning Finals MVP Jaylen Brown Start A Shoe Company?

Dec 5, 2024

Jaylen Brown is looking to repeat as NBA champion. In the meantime, he's taking on a new challenge: launching a shoe brand.

If Ohio State Fires Ryan Day, They'll Still Owe Him $37.3 Million

If Ohio State Fires Ryan Day, They'll Still Owe Him $37.3 Million

Dec 4, 2024

Ryan Day has had solid success at Ohio State—except when it comes to beating the school's biggest rival. That could prove costly.

Caitlin Clark Is Looking To Bring An NWSL Team To Cincinnati

Caitlin Clark Is Looking To Bring An NWSL Team To Cincinnati

Dec 3, 2024

Caitlin Clark has done plenty of impressive things on the basketball court. Now, she's hoping to head to the soccer pitch, too.

Blake Snell Bet On Himself And Just Signed One Of The Largest Contracts Ever For A Lefty Pitcher

Blake Snell Bet On Himself And Just Signed One Of The Largest Contracts Ever For A Lefty Pitcher

Nov 29, 2024

Blake Snell turned down a qualifying offer two years ago and opted out of his contract this offseason. Now, he's signing a huge new deal.

The Giants Just Released Daniel Jones—But Still Owe Him His Full $35.5 Million Salary

The Giants Just Released Daniel Jones—But Still Owe Him His Full $35.5 Million Salary

Nov 26, 2024

Last year, Daniel Jones inked a huge contract extension with the New York Giants. That worked out poorly for his team, but great for him.

Roki Sasaki Is A Japanese Pitcher Who's About To Give Up More Than A Quarter-Billion Dollars

Roki Sasaki Is A Japanese Pitcher Who's About To Give Up More Than A Quarter-Billion Dollars

Nov 25, 2024

Roki Sasaki wants to head over to an MLB team right now—and he's willing to forgo an enormous contract to do so.

Jayson Tatum Is Part Of A Potential $200 Million Bid For A New St. Louis WNBA Franchise

Jayson Tatum Is Part Of A Potential $200 Million Bid For A New St. Louis WNBA Franchise

Nov 22, 2024

After a wildly successful WNBA season, Jayson Tatum is looking to help bring a new franchise to his hometown.

Jamal Mashburn Has Earned A TON Of Money Since His Retirement

Jamal Mashburn Has Earned A TON Of Money Since His Retirement

Nov 19, 2024

It's one of the most common tales in sports: athletes going broke after they retire. How has Jamal Mashburn managed to avoid that same fate?

Russell Okung Converted Half His Salary To Bitcoin In 2020—It's Turned Into A Great Decision

Russell Okung Converted Half His Salary To Bitcoin In 2020—It's Turned Into A Great Decision

Nov 18, 2024

The offensive tackle is a fan of cryptocurrency, and his belief in Bitcoin has given him an incredible return on investment.

Odell Beckham Jr. Gets The Last Laugh With Bitcoin Salary Conversion

Odell Beckham Jr. Gets The Last Laugh With Bitcoin Salary Conversion

Nov 14, 2024

Odell Beckham Jr. announced he was taking a previous salary in Bitcoin. He's playing the long game, but that looks like a brilliant move.

Mike Tyson's Biggest Career Paydays In The Ring

Mike Tyson's Biggest Career Paydays In The Ring

Nov 11, 2024

Mike Tyson is one of the most successful boxers of all-time, and it brought him in a ton of money throughout his career. Here's a look at his biggest paydays.

Juan Soto Is On Track To Sign One Of The Richest MLB Deals Ever

Juan Soto Is On Track To Sign One Of The Richest MLB Deals Ever

Nov 11, 2024

Juan Soto is coming off a disappointing World Series loss with the Yankees. Signing a potentially record-setting deal in free agency may help.

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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.
Why Did Reigning Finals MVP Jaylen Brown Start A Shoe Company?

Why Did Reigning Finals MVP Jaylen Brown Start A Shoe Company?

Dec 5, 2024
Jaylen Brown is looking to repeat as NBA champion. In the meantime, he's taking on a new challenge: launching a shoe brand.
The A's Just Signed Luis Severino To The Largest Deal In Club History

The A's Just Signed Luis Severino To The Largest Deal In Club History

Dec 9, 2024
Luis Severino had a strong bounce-back season last year—and the A's are rewarding with a contract larger than they've given any other player.
Legendary Quarterback Joe Montana Is Officially A Legendary Venture Capital Investor Thanks To GitLab's Massive IPO

Legendary Quarterback Joe Montana Is Officially A Legendary Venture Capital Investor Thanks To GitLab's Massive IPO

Oct 14, 2021
Sure, Joe Montana had lots of impressive achievements on the football field... but he just scored a massive touchdown in the venture capital investment world...
First He Signed A $125 Million Contract, And Now Dustin Johnson Has Made Even More Insane Money After Just Five LIV Golf Events

First He Signed A $125 Million Contract, And Now Dustin Johnson Has Made Even More Insane Money After Just Five LIV Golf Events

Sep 26, 2022
Dustin Johnson has already made more money in five LIV Golf events than he ever did during a PGA Tour season.
Mike Tyson's Biggest Career Paydays In The Ring

Mike Tyson's Biggest Career Paydays In The Ring

Nov 11, 2024
Mike Tyson is one of the most successful boxers of all-time, and it brought him in a ton of money throughout his career. Here's a look at his biggest paydays.
A Las Vegas Casino Owner Will Make A LOT Of Money If Michigan Wins The National Title

A Las Vegas Casino Owner Will Make A LOT Of Money If Michigan Wins The National Title

Mar 22, 2017
Derek Stevens owns a Las Vegas casino. For the tournament, he placed a bet on the Michigan Wolverines. How much will he take home if they continue their storybook run?
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?
How A Family Feud Led To The Creation Of Puma And Adidas

How A Family Feud Led To The Creation Of Puma And Adidas

Jun 2, 2021
Back in the 1920s, two brothers created a shoe company. They eventually split up amid an epic battle. Today, some 100 years later, their separate companies are Adidas and Puma.
While His Fellow NFL Players Relaxed In The Offseason Fran Tarkenton Built A $300 Million Investment Empire

While His Fellow NFL Players Relaxed In The Offseason Fran Tarkenton Built A $300 Million Investment Empire

Sep 28, 2021
Fran Tarkenton barely made over $1 million during his playing career. But he's built a staggering business empire along the way.