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Mike Conley Just Signed The Largest Contract In NBA History
Mike Conley has had a solid but unspectacular career in the NBA. That didn't stop his team from signing him to a deal worth more than any other contract in league history.
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The Amount of Money NFL Owners Made Last Season Is Staggering
Thanks largely in part to the league's deal with the various networks on which it broadcasts its games, every single NFL owner made $222.6 million last year in shared revenue.
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Lionel Messi Will Make An Absurd Amount Of Money Next Year
Lionel Messi is going to make a ton of money as a member of FC Barcelona next year. How does his salary stack up to athletes in the four major U.S. sports?
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Jose Reyes Is Getting A Ton Of Money Just For Being Released By The Rockies
After a domestic abuse case was brought against him, the Colorado Rockies tried to trade infielder Jose Reyes. They couldn't find any takers, though, and now they owe him a ton of money.
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LeBron James Will Make More Money Somewhere Else Than He Would Re-Signing With The Cavs
LeBron James has put his legacy on the city of Cleveland, and the basketball world as a whole. Every team is going to try and get him, and about two-thirds of the league can pay more than the Cavs are able to.
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Von Miller Will Sit Out Next Season If No Deal By July 15
If July 15th rolls around and the Broncos haven't offered Miller enough cash, they will likely lose their superstar linebacker forever.
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Mark Sanchez, Jake Peavy, and Roy Oswalt Defrauded For Over $30 Million
According to the SEC, Ash Narayan fraudulently invested over $30 million of the athletes' money in The Ticket Reserve, a failing online ticketing platform.
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Leo Messi's Salary Is Higher Than The Combined Salaries Of The Entire U.S. Men's National Team
Leo Messi showed why he's arguably the best player in the world against the U.S. Men's National Team. His wallet backs up that claim, too.
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The Cavs Are Selling More Gear Than Any Other Team In NBA History
The good times continue in Cleveland after the Cavaliers brought home the city's first championship in more than half a century – retailers, especially, are smiling.
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Maria Sharapova Is Suspended For Two Years On Doping Charges
Not only has the highest paid female athlete in the world been suspended for two years, but she's losing sponsorships as well!
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The Largest Putting Tournament Ever Is Happening In Vegas Next Year, And You Could Go!
With millions of dollars in prizes and options for everyone, it will be worth a trip to Vegas next year for the largest putting tournament in history. Do you think you have what it takes?
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Fletcher Cox's Huge New Contract Isn't All It's Cracked Up To Be
Fletcher Cox signed a deal for more guaranteed money than any non-quarterback has ever received. But his shiny new contract may not be nearly as lucrative as it seems.
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Ayesha Curry Thinks The NBA Is Rigged, But It's Going To Make Her Husband More Money
From Steph Curry throwing his mouthpiece into the stands, to his wife Ayesha going on a Twitter rant, Game 6 of the NBA Finals didn't go well for the Warriors. But a return trip home for Game 7 isn't the worst thing in the world, at least financially.
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2016's Highest-Paid Female Athletes
Together, the women on this list represent $124 million in salaries, endorsement deals, prize winnings, and other assorted sources of income.
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Here's One Major Reason Why So Many NFL Players Go Broke
Quite a few NFL players end up going broke soon after their playing days are over. There are a variety of reasons why, but one big one is often overlooked.