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Reigning AL MVP Josh Donaldson And Toronto Blue Jays Avoid Arbitration With $28.65 Million Deal

Reigning AL MVP Josh Donaldson And Toronto Blue Jays Avoid Arbitration With $28.65 Million Deal

Feb 17, 2016

After winning the AL MVP last season, Josh Donaldson and the Blue Jays knew he was going to get a hefty pay raise during the off-season. With an arbitration hearing scheduled, the two sides managed to agree to a $28.65 million deal on their own.

If His Owner Has His Way, Andrew Luck Is Going To Get A Serious Payday

If His Owner Has His Way, Andrew Luck Is Going To Get A Serious Payday

Feb 16, 2016

Despite a poor year this past season, Andrew Luck has helped to keep the Indianapolis Colts a contender. And the franchise plans to reward him handsomely for it.

Family Of Demolition Worker Who Died In Accident While Working On Texas A&M's Kyle Field Awarded $53 Million

Family Of Demolition Worker Who Died In Accident While Working On Texas A&M's Kyle Field Awarded $53 Million

Feb 16, 2016

The family of a demolition worker who died during the construction work on Texas A&M's Kyle Field finally had their day in court – and won. A jury only needed a few hours to find in their favor and award them $53 million.

Bryce Harper Thinks He Could Be The First $400 Million Man–And He Might Be Right!

Bryce Harper Thinks He Could Be The First $400 Million Man–And He Might Be Right!

Feb 16, 2016

Bryce Harper is one of the brightest young talents in baseball. Fresh off an MVP season, there is talk that he could become the first $400 million man in baseball when he signs his first big contract, following the 2018 season. He will not say he thinks it will happen, but he has said folks should not sell him short.

Adidas Offering $1 Million To Player Who Can Break 40-Yard Dash Record At The Combine

Adidas Offering $1 Million To Player Who Can Break 40-Yard Dash Record At The Combine

Feb 15, 2016

Adidas has rewarded players in the past for having the fastest 40-yard dash time at the NFL Combine, and plan on doing the same this year if a player can break the all-time combine record with a $1 million prize.

Fight With Equipment Manager Will Cost Blake Griffin $859,442

Fight With Equipment Manager Will Cost Blake Griffin $859,442

Feb 13, 2016

Blake Griffin has been out of the Clippers lineup with a quadriceps injury, will miss more time as he recovers from a broken hand, and it looks like he will miss a few more games and lose close to $900K for beating up the team's equipment manager.

How A Mediocre Baseball Player Ended Up Making MILLIONS Off Upper Deck Baseball Cards

How A Mediocre Baseball Player Ended Up Making MILLIONS Off Upper Deck Baseball Cards

Feb 12, 2016

Nothing beats opening up a pack of baseball cards. And for former Angels pitcher DeWayne Buice, baseball cards earned him way more money than playing in the Major Leagues ever did.

Philadelphia Eagles Are Spending A Ton Of Money To Lock Up Free Agents

Philadelphia Eagles Are Spending A Ton Of Money To Lock Up Free Agents

Feb 12, 2016

After a disappointing season, the Eagles cut loose head coach Chip Kelly, but must be okay with the roster, since the team has been working hard to lock up its free agents during the last few weeks.

Marshawn Lynch Hasn't Spent A Dime Of His $50 Million NFL Salary

Marshawn Lynch Hasn't Spent A Dime Of His $50 Million NFL Salary

Feb 8, 2016

Running back Marshawn Lynch is known for a lot of things: his Skittles touchdown celebrations, giving short, repetitive answers to the media, and being a bruising, powerful running back. Let's add financially wise to that list.

Would You Rather Have $100k Or Own 10% Of Nike? This NBA Player Chose… Poorly.

Would You Rather Have $100k Or Own 10% Of Nike? This NBA Player Chose… Poorly.

Feb 8, 2016

Back when he was a young hotshot in the league, Spencer Haywood was given a choice by Nike. His decision ultimately cost him a HUGE amount of money.

Who Will Be The First $100 Million Earner In Tennis – Novak Djokovic Or Roger Federer?

Who Will Be The First $100 Million Earner In Tennis – Novak Djokovic Or Roger Federer?

Feb 7, 2016

Tennis has not had a player reach the $100 million career earnings milestone, but could soon have two, Novak Djokovic and Roger Federer. Federer currently has the lead with $97.9 million followed by Djokovic with $96.9 million.

Golden State Warriors Sign Extremely Lucrative Arena Naming Rights Deal

Golden State Warriors Sign Extremely Lucrative Arena Naming Rights Deal

Feb 7, 2016

Construction on the new $1 billion home for the Golden State Warriors has yet to begin, but the team has struck a rather lucrative naming rights deal with banking giant JPMorgan Chase.

Cam Newton Vs. Peyton Manning: Who's Making The Bigger Bucks?

Cam Newton Vs. Peyton Manning: Who's Making The Bigger Bucks?

Feb 6, 2016

Cam Newton and Peyton Manning have taken vastly different paths to reach Super Bowl 50. Which one of them has made more money over his career?

You'll Never Guess How Much Revenue The Original Arcade Version Of NBA Jams Generated

You'll Never Guess How Much Revenue The Original Arcade Version Of NBA Jams Generated

Feb 6, 2016

When it comes to sports oriented arcade games, it doesn't get much better than the original NBA Jam which came out back in 1993. Within a year, it ended up generating an incredible amount in revenue one quarter at a time.

18 Years Ago, John Elway Almost Bought 20% Of The Broncos. He Didn't, And That Was A HUGE Mistake.

18 Years Ago, John Elway Almost Bought 20% Of The Broncos. He Didn't, And That Was A HUGE Mistake.

Feb 5, 2016

John Elway was offered what appeared to be a great deal back in 1998, but he turned it down. How much money did he turn down along with it?

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