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J.J. Redick Has A Different Outlook On His Career Thanks To A Goldman Sachs Senior Executive

J.J. Redick Has A Different Outlook On His Career Thanks To A Goldman Sachs Senior Executive

Oct 28, 2016

One of the benefits of being an NBA player is that you get to meet with a wide variety of people. For Los Angeles Clippers guard J.J. Redick, he found life-changing advice from an unlikely source.

Ryan Fitzpatrick Is Making An Absurd Amount Of Money To Lead The League In Interceptions

Ryan Fitzpatrick Is Making An Absurd Amount Of Money To Lead The League In Interceptions

Oct 27, 2016

After a summer of negotiations, Ryan Fitzpatrick and the New York Jets finally agreed on a contract. Now, after Fitzpatrick has been benched, the Jets are on the hook to pay him a lot of money, and he's probably not going to start again the rest of the season.

Nike Has Spent An Incredible Amount On Endorsements Over The Past Decade

Nike Has Spent An Incredible Amount On Endorsements Over The Past Decade

Oct 20, 2016

The apparel company has come a long way from its humble origins 52 years ago.

LeBron James Has Decided To Go Back To School

LeBron James Has Decided To Go Back To School

Oct 19, 2016

LeBron James has announced that he wants to pursue a college education. Which school is the four-time MVP going to attend?

After Holding Out The Entire Offseason, J.R. Smith Re-Signs With The Cleveland Cavaliers

After Holding Out The Entire Offseason, J.R. Smith Re-Signs With The Cleveland Cavaliers

Oct 18, 2016

Fresh off an NBA championship, the Cleveland Cavaliers just brought back the final key piece of their victorious roster.

Max Scherzer's Contract Will Likely Keep Paying Him After He's Retired

Max Scherzer's Contract Will Likely Keep Paying Him After He's Retired

Oct 18, 2016

Though his team lost a heartbreaking series in the 2016 ALDS, don't feel too bad for Max Scherzer. He's going to get paid for a long time to come.

Colin Kaepernick Just Gave Up A Lot Of Money To Become A Free Agent After This Season

Colin Kaepernick Just Gave Up A Lot Of Money To Become A Free Agent After This Season

Oct 16, 2016

Colin Kaepernick finally got his starting job back in San Francisco. However, it took a restructuring of his contract to do so – how much did he have to give up?

Gregg Popovich Had To Convince A Player To Leave The Spurs For A $21 Million Deal!

Gregg Popovich Had To Convince A Player To Leave The Spurs For A $21 Million Deal!

Oct 15, 2016

Boban Marjanovic somehow managed to leverage one season playing third-string center into a new deal worth $21 million! See how he did it!

Andrew Luck's New Contract Just Made History! These Are The Top Ten Largest Contracts Ever In The NFL

Andrew Luck's New Contract Just Made History! These Are The Top Ten Largest Contracts Ever In The NFL

Oct 15, 2016

Andrew Luck's new deal is worth $140 million. But what other noteworthy mega-deals have there been in the NFL? These are the top ten.

Steph Curry Just Spent About Half Of This Year's Salary On A New Home

Steph Curry Just Spent About Half Of This Year's Salary On A New Home

Oct 13, 2016

Steph Curry has two MVP Awards, and now he's matched that with his number of homes. How much did he spend for his latest investment?

7 Things To Watch For This NBA Season

7 Things To Watch For This NBA Season

Oct 12, 2016

The NBA preseason has already tipped off, which means the regular season is just around the corner. What can we expect from what should be a very exciting year?

Why Is No One Signing Deals To Advertise On NBA Jerseys?

Why Is No One Signing Deals To Advertise On NBA Jerseys?

Oct 11, 2016

It's been five months since the NBA began allowing teams to make deals with companies to advertise on game jerseys. So far, only one team has made a deal. Why aren't more teams doing it?

'Monday Night Football' Ratings Are Plummeting, And No One Knows Why

'Monday Night Football' Ratings Are Plummeting, And No One Knows Why

Oct 11, 2016

For years, the NFL has seen little other than growth and prosperity. Why is it that all of a sudden one of its most prominent programs is spiking downward in the ratings?

Chicago Cubs Playoff Tickets On Track To Be The Most Expensive In History!

Chicago Cubs Playoff Tickets On Track To Be The Most Expensive In History!

Oct 10, 2016

If you're a fan of the Chicago Cubs, you're going to have to pay a pretty penny to cheer your team on in person.

Theo Epstein Has Had An Incredible Amount Of Success With His Career

Theo Epstein Has Had An Incredible Amount Of Success With His Career

Oct 8, 2016

Theo Epstein is no stranger to success. Here's his incredible story, from the editor of his college newspaper to President of Baseball Operations with the Chicago Cubs.