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An NFL Defensive Lineman Might Have Just Lost His Entire Preseason Pay
The NFL preseason is an opportunity for lesser-known players to shine. For Detroit Lions' defensive tackle Kerry Hyder, he probably hoped to find a different way to make an impact.
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The Next Summer Olympic Medals May Be Made From A Very Unusual Source
The 2016 Summer Olympics are now behind us, but Tokyo is already getting ready for the 2020 games. And they're discussing making the Olympic medals in a way that's never been done before.
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$750 Million Or Bust—Developers Provide Absurd Ultimatum For Proposed Vegas Stadium
The Raiders want to move to Las Vegas, and Steve Hill, Rob Goldstein and friends have a plan to make it happen. Here's the problem: that plan requires that the city pay $750 million!
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A Texas Town Is Building A Record-Breaking $70 Million High School Football Stadium!
Check out the details surrounding a record-breaking $70 million high school football stadium in Texas.
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Nintendo Just Sold Its Majority Stake In The Seattle Mariners – How Much Did The Company Get?
Nintendo has owned the Seattle Mariners for nearly a quarter century. But amidst fledgling sales of its Wii U console, the gaming company is moving on from baseball, at least in the physical world.
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A Polish Olympian Just Auctioned Off His Silver Medal For A Great Cause
After winning a silver medal in Rio, Polish discus thrower Piotr Malachowski decided to auction it off to help someone in need. How much did it go for?
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Yankee Stadium Requests $1.04 Billion Bond In Possible Move To Build NYCFC Stadium
Yankee Stadium has requested a lot of money in public tax exempt bonds from New York City. Could this be the final move before a new soccer stadium is announced?
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Why On Earth Would Katie Ledecky Be Turning Down A $5 Million Yearly Payday?
Katie Ledecky could be very, very rich within the next year, if she chose to go pro – but she has turned down that offer. Check out what she's doing instead!
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UFC's $4 Billion Sale Is Officially On The Books
The UFC has officially been sold for a record-breaking $4 billion! When you see how much cash each of the Fertitta brothers is pocketing from the deal, it'll be hard to imagine what they'll do next.
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LeBron James Has A Dream Of Owning An NBA Team… Is That Possible?
LeBron James has owned a spot in the NBA Finals the past six years, but now he's got his sights set on something else: an NBA team. How much will he have to save up?
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Jim Harbaugh Just Got A Huge Raise, But Not In The Way You'd Expect
Jim Harbaugh's first season at Michigan was fairly successful, and the Wolverines are committing to the coach for the long term. Make that the very long term.
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Sponsors Are Dropping Ryan Lochte Left And Right
He's spent his entire career being a lovable goof, but the latest Ryan Lochte mishap just might cost him everything.
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The U.S. Olympic Team Could Break The National Record For Most Olympic Bonus Money Ever
The United States Olympic Team surpassed $3.5 million in medal bonuses on Friday, and now they have a shot to make the most bonus money ever for an American team. The record is $5.3 million – how much will the team get this year?
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Here's How Much The Best Disc Golfers In The World Make
There are a handful of professional disc golfers who stand out from the rest of the players of the sport, and the PDGA recently crowned new World Champions. What might surprise you is how much (or little) money the elite players make.
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These Tour De France Statistics Will Blow Your Mind
Chris Froome won $549k for his first place finish at the Tour de France. But how does this race stack up against other professional sports?