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To Help Protect Caleb Williams, The Chicago Bears Signed Super Bowl Winner Joe Thuney To An Extension

To Help Protect Caleb Williams, The Chicago Bears Signed Super Bowl Winner Joe Thuney To An Extension

May 23, 2025

The Chicago Bears traded for Joe Thuney in March, and they wasted no time in signing him to a long-term extension.

Manchester United Is Set To Sign Matheus Cunha—Despite An $83.5 Million Transfer Clause

Manchester United Is Set To Sign Matheus Cunha—Despite An $83.5 Million Transfer Clause

May 23, 2025

Matheus Cunha is planning to join Manchester United this summer. The club will have to pony up a lot of money to get him.

The San Francisco 49ers Have Just Given $272.7 Million To Three Players

The San Francisco 49ers Have Just Given $272.7 Million To Three Players

May 22, 2025

The 49ers have re-signed three key stars to contract extensions. They're shelling out quite a bit of money to make it happen.

Indianapolis Colts Owner Jim Irsay Once Turned Down A $1 BILLION Offer For His Memorabilia Collection

Indianapolis Colts Owner Jim Irsay Once Turned Down A $1 BILLION Offer For His Memorabilia Collection

May 21, 2025

Jim Irsay has built up an impressive collection of music, sports, and pop culture items over the years. How much has he spent on it all?

The San Francisco 49ers Are Selling A Stake In The Team For The Highest Pro Sports Valuation Ever

The San Francisco 49ers Are Selling A Stake In The Team For The Highest Pro Sports Valuation Ever

May 19, 2025

Owner Jed York is selling a portion of the 49ers—and the valuation of the sale price is more than any NFL team has seen.

Brock Purdy Just Went From "Mr. Irrelevant" To A $265 Million Contract

Brock Purdy Just Went From "Mr. Irrelevant" To A $265 Million Contract

May 18, 2025

Brock Purdy was the last pick of the 2022 NFL Draft. He's just become a top-ten highest-paid player in the entire league.

The Original Purchase Price And Current Value Of Every NFL Team

The Original Purchase Price And Current Value Of Every NFL Team

May 15, 2025

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.

Derek Carr Just Retired With $205 Million Career Earnings — And 0 Playoff Wins

Derek Carr Just Retired With $205 Million Career Earnings — And 0 Playoff Wins

May 13, 2025

Derek Carr only played in one postseason game, yet he'll retire with an impressive total in career earnings.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Could Score The First $80 Million Salary In NBA History

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Could Score The First $80 Million Salary In NBA History

May 12, 2025

The Oklahoma City Thunder's Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is one of the top players in the NBA. He's about to get paid like it.

Jayden Higgens Just Made NFL History

Jayden Higgens Just Made NFL History

May 12, 2025

The Texans drafted Jayden Higgins with the No. 34 selection. His new contract is something no other second-rounder has ever accomplished.

Who's Going To Be Baseball's Next Half-Billion Dollar Player?

Who's Going To Be Baseball's Next Half-Billion Dollar Player?

May 9, 2025

Only three players in MLB history have signed contracts worth $500 million. Here are four guys who could join that list.

The Boston Celtics Have A $500 Million Payroll—And They're Down 0-2 In The Eastern Conference Semifinals

The Boston Celtics Have A $500 Million Payroll—And They're Down 0-2 In The Eastern Conference Semifinals

May 8, 2025

The Boston Celtics haven't lost back-to-back games in the playoffs since 2023—but now, they're facing a major, expensive hole.

Spencer Haywood Should Have Been The First Billionaire Athlete , And One Of The Richest People Alive. But His Agent Made The Dumbest Mistake

Spencer Haywood Should Have Been The First Billionaire Athlete , And One Of The Richest People Alive. But His Agent Made The Dumbest Mistake

May 2, 2025

He was 22, a rising NBA star, and the first athlete ever offered a deal by a tiny shoe startup named Nike. The offer: $100,000 or a stake in the company. What happened next became one of the most painful missed fortunes in sports history.

In 1998 John Elway Rejected An Offer To Own 20% Of The Denver Broncos For A Relative Pittance… That Was A BIG Mistake

In 1998 John Elway Rejected An Offer To Own 20% Of The Denver Broncos For A Relative Pittance… That Was A BIG Mistake

May 1, 2025

With a slight twist of fate, John Elway could be approaching billionaire status right now thanks to a relatively small investment back in 1998. Unfortunately, that's not how the cookie crumbled.

How Michael Buffer Built A $400 Million Empire Off Five Simple Words

How Michael Buffer Built A $400 Million Empire Off Five Simple Words

Apr 26, 2025

Michael Buffer didn't just create the most iconic catchphrase in sports — he turned it into a $400 million empire. Here's the incredible true story of how five simple words made him one of the richest figures in entertainment history.

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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.
Manchester United Is Set To Sign Matheus Cunha—Despite An $83.5 Million Transfer Clause

Manchester United Is Set To Sign Matheus Cunha—Despite An $83.5 Million Transfer Clause

May 23, 2025
Matheus Cunha is planning to join Manchester United this summer. The club will have to pony up a lot of money to get him.
To Help Protect Caleb Williams, The Chicago Bears Signed Super Bowl Winner Joe Thuney To An Extension

To Help Protect Caleb Williams, The Chicago Bears Signed Super Bowl Winner Joe Thuney To An Extension

May 23, 2025
The Chicago Bears traded for Joe Thuney in March, and they wasted no time in signing him to a long-term extension.
The 25 Highest Paid Athletes In The World (2015) Who Made The Cut And How Much Did They Make?

The 25 Highest Paid Athletes In The World (2015) Who Made The Cut And How Much Did They Make?

Jul 7, 2015
We all start out playing our favorite sport for fun, but when we get older sports becomes all about the money. And when you consider the size of these paychecks... it's easy to see why!
Why On Earth Did This NBA Player Voluntarily Take An 88% Pay Cut Next Season??? His Answer Is Interesting...

Why On Earth Did This NBA Player Voluntarily Take An 88% Pay Cut Next Season??? His Answer Is Interesting...

Jul 9, 2015
Some NBA players are only out for themselves. They'll try to milk teams out of big contracts, even if it isn't the best situation for them to win in.
How Latrell Sprewell Choked Away $100 Million In Career Earnings

How Latrell Sprewell Choked Away $100 Million In Career Earnings

Jan 7, 2025
Latrell Sprewell famously turned down millions of dollars because he claimed it wasn't enough to feed his family. He also choked away $100 million in career earnings...
NBA Teams Commit to Over $1.4 Billion in Contracts on First Day of Free Agency

NBA Teams Commit to Over $1.4 Billion in Contracts on First Day of Free Agency

Jul 4, 2015
July 1 was a big day for NBA teams, players, and fans. Free agency opened up meaning it was time for the future to be secured for teams around the league.
The Final, Final, Final Paycheck Numbers For Mayweather-Pacquiao Were Just Released... And They Are Staggering!!!

The Final, Final, Final Paycheck Numbers For Mayweather-Pacquiao Were Just Released... And They Are Staggering!!!

Jul 3, 2015
Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao knew they were going to make a killing when they finally fought in May. But did they know they would make THIS much money???
Carmelo Anthony's Contract Is Going To Keep The Knicks From Winning A Championship

Carmelo Anthony's Contract Is Going To Keep The Knicks From Winning A Championship

Jul 2, 2015
Carmelo Anthony and the New York Knicks, who have been mired in mediocrity for years. So why throw more money away on him?