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Rory McIlroy Denies Rumor He Was Offered $850 Million To Join LIV Golf

Rory McIlroy Denies Rumor He Was Offered $850 Million To Join LIV Golf

Apr 25, 2024

Rory McIlroy is one of the top golfers in the world. Did he also get a top offer from LIV Golf, the PGA Tour's rival?

Scottie Scheffler's Caddie Has Made More Money This Year Than Rory McIlroy

Scottie Scheffler's Caddie Has Made More Money This Year Than Rory McIlroy

Apr 24, 2024

Scottie Scheffler has been dominating the PGA Tour this season. His performance is paying enormous dividends for his caddy, Ted Scott.

Caitlin Clark's Nike Deal Is Even Bigger Than We Thought

Caitlin Clark's Nike Deal Is Even Bigger Than We Thought

Apr 24, 2024

Caitlin Clark has had a busy month. Perhaps at the top of the list: Signing a record-setting shoe deal with Nike.

How Much Money Will Jontay Porter's Lifetime Ban For Betting Cost Him?

How Much Money Will Jontay Porter's Lifetime Ban For Betting Cost Him?

Apr 22, 2024

The NBA has banned Jontay Porter for life after a series of irregular betting activities. His decision could cost him millions.

Caitlin Clark Will Make Her Entire WNBA Rookie Salary Every 8 DAYS From The Nike Deal She Just Signed

Caitlin Clark Will Make Her Entire WNBA Rookie Salary Every 8 DAYS From The Nike Deal She Just Signed

Apr 18, 2024

Caitlin's WNBA rookie salary is $76,000. She'll earn that every FOUR DAYS from the massive Nike contract she just signed.

Here's How Much Michael Jordan Made From His 5% Nike Royalty In 2023

Here's How Much Michael Jordan Made From His 5% Nike Royalty In 2023

Apr 14, 2024

40 years ago, Michael Jordan signed a deal with Nike. That partnership has turned out to be an incredibly lucrative one.

Caitlin Clark's College NIL Earnings Will FAR Surpass Her WNBA Salary

Caitlin Clark's College NIL Earnings Will FAR Surpass Her WNBA Salary

Apr 10, 2024

Caitlin Clark is joining the ranks of the WNBA. She's taking a pretty steep pay cut, though her NIL earnings will continue to rise.

Judge Allows Former Northwestern Coach Pat Fitzgerald To Continue $130 Million Lost Future Employment Lawsuit

Judge Allows Former Northwestern Coach Pat Fitzgerald To Continue $130 Million Lost Future Employment Lawsuit

Apr 9, 2024

Northwestern University fired Pat Fitzgerald in July 2023. He's suing the university for more than $130 million in damages.

Tennessee Fired Kellie Harper On April Fools Day To Save More Than A Million Dollars

Tennessee Fired Kellie Harper On April Fools Day To Save More Than A Million Dollars

Apr 8, 2024

The Tennessee Lady Vols have fired head coach Kellie Harper. Here's how they saved a ton of money in the process.

How Much Do The Coaches In The Final Four Make?

How Much Do The Coaches In The Final Four Make?

Apr 5, 2024

How much money are Dan Hurley, Nate Oats, Matt Painter, and Kevin Keatts making this year? We're breaking down the NCAA Final Four coaches.

NC State Coach Kevin Keatts Has Earned Millions From This March Madness Run

NC State Coach Kevin Keatts Has Earned Millions From This March Madness Run

Apr 5, 2024

The NC State Wolfpack have been the Cinderella story of the NCAA Tournament. It's made their head coach a ton of money.

How Much Money Could This Alleged Street Racing And Running Incident Cost Rashee Rice?

How Much Money Could This Alleged Street Racing And Running Incident Cost Rashee Rice?

Apr 3, 2024

A vehicle linked to Chiefs receiver Rashee Rice caused a multi-car crash and then fled the scene. It could be a costly decision.

The Dodgers Just Gave Will Smith (Not the Actor) An $140 Million Extension That Will Pay Him Through 2043

The Dodgers Just Gave Will Smith (Not the Actor) An $140 Million Extension That Will Pay Him Through 2043

Apr 1, 2024

The Los Angeles Dodgers have been big spenders this offseason — and the money continues to fly as the regular season begins.

Oops, Looks Like A-Rod Is Not Buying The Timberwolves After The Owner Changed His Mind

Oops, Looks Like A-Rod Is Not Buying The Timberwolves After The Owner Changed His Mind

Apr 1, 2024

Earlier this year, it looked like A-Rod and Marc Lore were going to buy the majority of the Timberwolves. Now, things have changed.

In An Era Of Insane, Half Billion-Dollar Contracts, This Ancient Roman Athlete Still Reigns Supreme

In An Era Of Insane, Half Billion-Dollar Contracts, This Ancient Roman Athlete Still Reigns Supreme

Mar 29, 2024

We've seen teams dishing out huge amounts of money to athletes. But those deals aren't anywhere near what an ancient Roman racer earned.

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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.
How Much Money Would Giannis Antetokounmpo Give Up By Leaving The Bucks?

How Much Money Would Giannis Antetokounmpo Give Up By Leaving The Bucks?

Sep 29, 2020
Giannis Antetokounmpo isn't a free agent until next offseason, but there's already plenty of buzz about where he'll end up. If he leaves Milwaukee, he'll leave a ton of money on the table.
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?
Love Him Or Hate Him, Barstool Founder Dave Portnoy Is Now Worth $100 Million

Love Him Or Hate Him, Barstool Founder Dave Portnoy Is Now Worth $100 Million

Jan 29, 2020
Barstool founder Dave Portnoy has a lot of haters. And those haters are going to lose their minds today...
After Blowing Through $80 Million, Terrell Owens Has Financial Advice For Other Players

After Blowing Through $80 Million, Terrell Owens Has Financial Advice For Other Players

Jan 16, 2018
Terrell Owens has lost almost all of his money from his playing days. Now, he's offering advice to make sure others don't fall down the same path.
The Tragic Downfall Of The NBA's Delonte West

The Tragic Downfall Of The NBA's Delonte West

Jan 20, 2020
The NBA's Delonte West spent half of his career playing with an undiagnosed mental illness, running through money faster than he could make it, and marking his days and nights with episodes of mania and depression. Delonte West is bipolar.
Cody Bellinger's New Contract Will Pay Him More Than 19 Times What He Made In 2019

Cody Bellinger's New Contract Will Pay Him More Than 19 Times What He Made In 2019

Jan 16, 2020
Fresh off a National League MVP award, Cody Bellinger just get a big new contract from the Los Angeles Dodgers. Here's how much he'll make in 2020.
Ozzie Silna, One Of The Brothers Who Made $800 Million Off The Best Business Deal Of All Time, Dies At 83

Ozzie Silna, One Of The Brothers Who Made $800 Million Off The Best Business Deal Of All Time, Dies At 83

Apr 28, 2016
40 years ago, Ozzie and Daniel Silna lucked into what eventually became the best sports business deal of all time, netting them $800 million. Ozzie just died at the age of 83.
Dez Bryant Is Being Sued For Leaving A Rental Home In Disgusting Condition

Dez Bryant Is Being Sued For Leaving A Rental Home In Disgusting Condition

Jun 29, 2016
In the latest story of an athlete leaving a rental home in less than stellar shape, Cowboys receiver Dez Bryant is being sued for wreaking havoc on a property he lived in for less than two years.
Sam Bradford Has Made More Than A Million Dollars For Every Touchdown He's Thrown In The NFL

Sam Bradford Has Made More Than A Million Dollars For Every Touchdown He's Thrown In The NFL

Mar 19, 2018
Sam Bradford has made a ton of money in the NFL... but it hasn't necessarily translated to success on the field.