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Here's How A Soccer Player Ended A Civil War

Here's How A Soccer Player Ended A Civil War

Sep 10, 2016

Didier Drogba is a star on the field, and is one of the most decorated players in Ivory Coast field. But what he's done off the pitch is even more spectacular.

Ever Wondered About The Top Transfer Fees In International Soccer History? Here Are The Top 5!

Ever Wondered About The Top Transfer Fees In International Soccer History? Here Are The Top 5!

Sep 9, 2016

In the past decade, the fees to transfer the top names in soccer have been pretty ridiculous. Here's a look at the largest fees in history.

Liberty Media Just Bought Formula 1 Racing For $8.5 Billion

Liberty Media Just Bought Formula 1 Racing For $8.5 Billion

Sep 8, 2016

Breaking news! Liberty Media is buying Formula 1 for $8.5 BILLION!

Colin Kaepernick Now Has The #1 Highest-Selling NFL Jersey – Plans To Donate Proceeds

Colin Kaepernick Now Has The #1 Highest-Selling NFL Jersey – Plans To Donate Proceeds

Sep 8, 2016

Colin Kaepernick has used the NFL preseason to take a stance against the current state of affairs in the U.S. A side effect of his protest? His jersey sales have gone through the roof.

These Are The Highest-Paid NFL Players This Season

These Are The Highest-Paid NFL Players This Season

Sep 6, 2016

Some of the players on this list are pretty predictable, like Tom Brady and Aaron Rodgers. Some of the others though? Check out this list because some of the names might surprise you!

Antonio Brown Just Restructured His Deal WIth The Steelers, And He's Still Way Underpaid

Antonio Brown Just Restructured His Deal WIth The Steelers, And He's Still Way Underpaid

Sep 6, 2016

It seems like it's becoming a tradition for the Steelers: restructure Brown's deal before the season, and still leave him wanting more. Brown will now be making $10.25 million this season instead of $6.25 million, but that's still not enough.

An NFL Defensive Lineman Might Have Just Lost His Entire Preseason Pay

An NFL Defensive Lineman Might Have Just Lost His Entire Preseason Pay

Sep 2, 2016

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.

The Next Summer Olympic Medals May Be Made From A Very Unusual Source

The Next Summer Olympic Medals May Be Made From A Very Unusual Source

Sep 1, 2016

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.

$750 Million Or Bust—Developers Provide Absurd Ultimatum For Proposed Vegas Stadium

$750 Million Or Bust—Developers Provide Absurd Ultimatum For Proposed Vegas Stadium

Aug 30, 2016

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!

A Texas Town Is Building A Record-Breaking $70 Million High School Football Stadium!

A Texas Town Is Building A Record-Breaking $70 Million High School Football Stadium!

Aug 28, 2016

Check out the details surrounding a record-breaking $70 million high school football stadium in Texas.

Nintendo Just Sold Its Majority Stake In The Seattle Mariners – How Much Did The Company Get?

Nintendo Just Sold Its Majority Stake In The Seattle Mariners – How Much Did The Company Get?

Aug 28, 2016

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.

A Polish Olympian Just Auctioned Off His Silver Medal For A Great Cause

A Polish Olympian Just Auctioned Off His Silver Medal For A Great Cause

Aug 27, 2016

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?

Yankee Stadium Requests $1.04 Billion Bond In Possible Move To Build NYCFC Stadium

Yankee Stadium Requests $1.04 Billion Bond In Possible Move To Build NYCFC Stadium

Aug 27, 2016

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?

Why On Earth Would Katie Ledecky Be Turning Down A $5 Million Yearly Payday?

Why On Earth Would Katie Ledecky Be Turning Down A $5 Million Yearly Payday?

Aug 26, 2016

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!

UFC's $4 Billion Sale Is Officially On The Books

UFC's $4 Billion Sale Is Officially On The Books

Aug 25, 2016

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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