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Is Conor McGregor Faking His Retirement To Score A MASSIVE Payday From Dana White And The UFC?

Is Conor McGregor Faking His Retirement To Score A MASSIVE Payday From Dana White And The UFC?

Apr 20, 2016

Conor McGregor shocked the world Tuesday when he announced his retirement over Twitter. According to the rumor mill, he may not be retired after all, but may jut be trying his hardest to hold Dana White up for more money.

Did Conor McGregor Just Retire? Looking Back At His Rags To Riches Story And Current Net Worth

Did Conor McGregor Just Retire? Looking Back At His Rags To Riches Story And Current Net Worth

Apr 20, 2016

Did Conor McGregor just retire? It should sounds like he did. Let's look back at his rags to riches story and current net worth…

Lionel Messi Leads The List Of Highest Paid Soccer Players In The World

Lionel Messi Leads The List Of Highest Paid Soccer Players In The World

Apr 20, 2016

With billions of soccer fans around the world, the best soccer players have the chance to make some serious money. Teams will pay high dollar for their services as will companies looking for a spokesman that can appeal to the masses.

Clemson Rewards Dabo Swinney With New Six-Year, $31.75 Million Contract

Clemson Rewards Dabo Swinney With New Six-Year, $31.75 Million Contract

Apr 19, 2016

When Dabo Swinney became Clemson's interim head coach in 2008, he was a little-known wide receivers coach. Fast forward to 2016, and he has become the second-highest-paid head coach in the ACC.

USC Junior Basketball Player Runs Investment Firm With $3.5 Million In Assets

USC Junior Basketball Player Runs Investment Firm With $3.5 Million In Assets

Apr 19, 2016

Most college juniors are too busy studying, partying, and figuring out where the next party is to even think about how to make millions, but not USC junior Sam Dhillon. When he is not busy playing basketball, conducting Alzheimer's research, or operating a mobile medical clinic, he runs an investment firm with $3.5 million in assets under management.

Former NFL Linebacker Shawne Merriman Suing The Vermont Teddy Bear Company For $2 Million

Former NFL Linebacker Shawne Merriman Suing The Vermont Teddy Bear Company For $2 Million

Apr 18, 2016

For years, the Vermont Teddy Bear Company has used the words "Lights Out" on teddy bears and pajamas. Former NFL linebacker Shawne Merriman has gone by the nickname "Lights Out" for years as well. Now, Merriman thinks the Vermont Teddy Bear Company owes him.

Novak Djokovic Is The New Career Money Leader In Tennis–But For How Long?

Novak Djokovic Is The New Career Money Leader In Tennis–But For How Long?

Apr 18, 2016

Roger Federer has been the ATP career money leader for many years, but after he missed some time this season due to injury, Novak Djokovic was able to close the gap that separated the two. After winning the Miami Open, he was able to take a small lead. The question now is whether or not he can hold it.

San Francisco Giants Lock Up Brandon Belt With $72.8 Million Contract Extension

San Francisco Giants Lock Up Brandon Belt With $72.8 Million Contract Extension

Apr 17, 2016

San Francisco Giants first baseman Brandon Belt must be a happy guy. Not only did the Giants give him a raise this season ($6.2 million), he has now been signed to a long-term extension worth $72.8 million.

Nerlens Noel Is Anything But A Model Tenant

Nerlens Noel Is Anything But A Model Tenant

Apr 16, 2016

The list of damages to Nerlens Noel's rental home is astounding, and the property owners are fighting back.

Coming Soon To An NBA Jersey Near You… Corporate Advertisements!

Coming Soon To An NBA Jersey Near You… Corporate Advertisements!

Apr 15, 2016

Are you sick of commercials during NBA games? Well then, you may not like the latest deal the league just announced.

Today 130 Sports Reporters Decide Whether Or Not Anthony Davis Will Make $25 Million

Today 130 Sports Reporters Decide Whether Or Not Anthony Davis Will Make $25 Million

Apr 15, 2016

At some point today, a few hundred members of sports media will cast a vote. That vote might result in Anthony Davis making an extra $24 million!

Danny Willett Won The Masters And Almost Didn't Play Entirely For A Completely Understandable Reason

Danny Willett Won The Masters And Almost Didn't Play Entirely For A Completely Understandable Reason

Apr 15, 2016

Thanks to some incredible timing, Danny Willett not only got to play in the Masters, he won the whole thing.

The Absolutely Insane And Simple Ways Nike Lost Steph Curry

The Absolutely Insane And Simple Ways Nike Lost Steph Curry

Apr 14, 2016

By now, it's pretty well known that Steph Curry and Under Armour are a powerful combo. But it wasn't always that way… what helped the reigning MVP move from Nike to his current shoe home?

Terrance West Is Filing A Lawsuit Because He Got Robbed… Twice… At The Same Place… In The Same Day

Terrance West Is Filing A Lawsuit Because He Got Robbed… Twice… At The Same Place… In The Same Day

Apr 13, 2016

When you're on vacation, you expect it to be able to relaxing. For Ravens RB Terrance West, his trip to Miami was anything but that.

930 Million Reasons Why The NFL, NBA, MLB, And NHL Should Put Ads On Game Jerseys

930 Million Reasons Why The NFL, NBA, MLB, And NHL Should Put Ads On Game Jerseys

Apr 13, 2016

The NBA is expected to allow teams to sell advertising space on game jerseys for the first time, starting with the 2017 season. None of the other major North American sports leagues are talking about following suit, but after they see how much soccer teams overseas are making, they may have a change of heart.