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Inter Miami's Owner Reveals How Much Lionel Messi Makes From The Club Each Year (And It's Much Less Than What Ronaldo Is Earning)

Inter Miami's Owner Reveals How Much Lionel Messi Makes From The Club Each Year (And It's Much Less Than What Ronaldo Is Earning)

Mar 10, 2026

Lionel Messi is one of the greatest soccer players ever to step on the pitch. Here's how much he's making in his latest contract.

Tyler Linderbaum Is Now The Highest-Paid Interior Lineman In NFL History

Tyler Linderbaum Is Now The Highest-Paid Interior Lineman In NFL History

Mar 9, 2026

The Raiders had the worst record in the NFL last season. They're looking to improve this year—and they're willing to spend to make it happen.

How Much Is A Super Bowl MVP Worth? Kenneth Walker III Signs With The Kansas City Chiefs

How Much Is A Super Bowl MVP Worth? Kenneth Walker III Signs With The Kansas City Chiefs

Mar 9, 2026

Just a month after winning Super Bowl MVP, Kenneth Walker III agreed to a massive contract with the Kansas City Chiefs.

The Dolphins Are Taking A Cap Hit Of $99.2 Million To Release Tua Tagovailoa

The Dolphins Are Taking A Cap Hit Of $99.2 Million To Release Tua Tagovailoa

Mar 9, 2026

After six seasons, the Miami Dolphins have parted ways with Tua Tagovailoa. They're paying a pretty penny to do so.

Danielle Hunter Has Become One Of The Highest-Paid Defensive Ends Ever

Danielle Hunter Has Become One Of The Highest-Paid Defensive Ends Ever

Mar 9, 2026

Danielle Hunter anchored an impressive defense for the Texans. Houston is rewarding him with a massive payday.

From Minor Leagues To Multi-Millions: Kiefer Sherwood Signs A Major Deal With The San Jose Sharks

From Minor Leagues To Multi-Millions: Kiefer Sherwood Signs A Major Deal With The San Jose Sharks

Mar 6, 2026

Kiefer Sherwood was toiling in the minor leagues of hockey just a few seasons ago. Now, the ink is drying on a huge contract extension.

Offensive Lineman Drew Dalman Is Retiring—And Potentially Losing $22 Million In The Process

Offensive Lineman Drew Dalman Is Retiring—And Potentially Losing $22 Million In The Process

Mar 5, 2026

Drew Dalman is only 27 years old, but he's retiring from the NFL. It could ultimately cost him millions of dollars.

The Cardinals Are Releasing Kyler Murray—And They'll Still Owe Him $36.8 Million

The Cardinals Are Releasing Kyler Murray—And They'll Still Owe Him $36.8 Million

Mar 3, 2026

Kyler Murray led the Arizona Cardinals for seven years, but they're ready to move on. It'll cost them a pretty penny.

Merrill Kelly Chose The Diamondbacks Over The Padres Because Of California's High State Income Tax

Merrill Kelly Chose The Diamondbacks Over The Padres Because Of California's High State Income Tax

Mar 3, 2026

Merrill Kelly received two contracts worth the same amount of money. But he wisely considered the tax implications of each location.

Curt Cignetti Is Now The Second-Highest Paid Coach In College Football

Curt Cignetti Is Now The Second-Highest Paid Coach In College Football

Mar 3, 2026

Curt Cignetti accomplished something no Indiana football coach has ever done. Now, he's being paid like a superstar.

The $500 Million Club: The Rare Athletes Who Have Cracked Half A Billion in Career Earnings From Salary Alone

The $500 Million Club: The Rare Athletes Who Have Cracked Half A Billion in Career Earnings From Salary Alone

Mar 2, 2026

At one time, an athlete making half a billion dollars in salary seemed far-fetched. Now, it's a reality for multiple players.

Kirk Cousins Is The NFL's Fourth-Highest Earner Ever—And He Has Exactly One Playoff Victory

Kirk Cousins Is The NFL's Fourth-Highest Earner Ever—And He Has Exactly One Playoff Victory

Feb 26, 2026

Kirk Cousins has not been the pinnacle of playoff success, yet that hasn't stopped him from climbing the list of the NFL's highest earners.

A Year After Betting On Himself, Javonte Williams Gets A $24 Million Contract Extension

A Year After Betting On Himself, Javonte Williams Gets A $24 Million Contract Extension

Feb 23, 2026

Javonte Williams had a career year with the Dallas Cowboys. The team is rewarding him with his biggest deal yet.

The Chiefs Just Restructured Patrick Mahomes's Contract, Giving Them Salary Cap Relief And Him A Financial Windfall

The Chiefs Just Restructured Patrick Mahomes's Contract, Giving Them Salary Cap Relief And Him A Financial Windfall

Feb 19, 2026

Patrick Mahomes signed a ten-year deal in 2020. The Chiefs are setting themselves up for a strong 2026 by restructuring his deal.

9 Words May Cost Kansas State Coach Jerome Tang $19 Million… But Was This Enough To Constitute A "For Cause" Termination?

9 Words May Cost Kansas State Coach Jerome Tang $19 Million… But Was This Enough To Constitute A "For Cause" Termination?

Feb 18, 2026

Did nine angry words spoken at a press conference constitute enough of an infraction that Jerome Tang was fired "for cause"? Or should he be paid his $19 million buyout?

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The Largest Sports Contracts Of All Time In Terms Of Average Annual Salary

The Largest Sports Contracts Of All Time In Terms Of Average Annual Salary

Jan 18, 2026
Most headlines focus on the total value of sports contracts — $700 million here, $800 million there. But what if we ranked the biggest deals by how much an athlete actually earns per year? From Saudi-backed soccer megadeals to NBA supermax extensions, these are the richest annual paydays in sports history.
Mike Tyson's Biggest Career Paydays In The Ring

Mike Tyson's Biggest Career Paydays In The Ring

Aug 21, 2025
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.
The Top 10 Highest-Paid Formula One Drivers

The Top 10 Highest-Paid Formula One Drivers

Nov 28, 2023
Max Verstappen is tops on the leaderboard and on the season salary list. Just how much is he making this year?
Why Is Michael Jordan Suing NASCAR And Its CEO?

Why Is Michael Jordan Suing NASCAR And Its CEO?

Oct 8, 2024
Michael Jordan founded 23XI Racing in 2020. Since then, he's had to operate under NASCAR rules—which allegedly aren't fair to the teams.
We Paid $19 To Download The Full Floyd Mayweather $340 Million Showtime Lawsuit. Here Are The Shocking Specific Allegations

We Paid $19 To Download The Full Floyd Mayweather $340 Million Showtime Lawsuit. Here Are The Shocking Specific Allegations

Feb 4, 2026
I couldn't help myself. I paid $19 to download the full $340 million lawsuit Floyd Mayweather just filed against Showtime. The allegations are truly insane.
The 40 Largest Contracts In Professional Sports History

The 40 Largest Contracts In Professional Sports History

Jan 18, 2026
What are the largest contracts in professional sports history, both in terms of overall value and average annual salary?
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.
The 10 Highest Paid Surfers In The World

The 10 Highest Paid Surfers In The World

Nov 6, 2025
Most surfers would be thrilled to catch waves all day for free beers and tacos. But for a handful of pros, that same dream lifestyle now pays millions. From Kelly Slater and Gabriel Medina to Kai Lenny and Jamie O'Brien, here's how surfing's biggest stars turned ocean stoke into serious income.
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.
Three Months After Turning Down A Qualifying Offer, Zac Gallen Signs With The Same Team For The Same Amount Of Money

Three Months After Turning Down A Qualifying Offer, Zac Gallen Signs With The Same Team For The Same Amount Of Money

Feb 17, 2026
Zac Gallen entered free agency in hopes of a big deal, but he ultimately chose to return to the Diamondbacks.
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