Sports News

Stay updated on the world’s highest-paid athletes. Read the latest on massive contract negotiations, record-breaking salaries, and the business behind the game.

What's New
The San Francisco Giants Are Spending A TON Of Money To See If Lightning Can Strike Again

The San Francisco Giants Are Spending A TON Of Money To See If Lightning Can Strike Again

Dec 17, 2015

The Giants have had a knack for winning the World Series lately, but seem to only be able to do so in even numbered years. If the trend holds next season will be their fourth World Series win since 2010, and they are spending money to make sure they get there.

Chicago Cubs Spend $184 Million On Hard-Hitting Outfielder Jason Heyward

Chicago Cubs Spend $184 Million On Hard-Hitting Outfielder Jason Heyward

Dec 16, 2015

Jason Heyward was already playing for a good club that was willing to offer him a $200 million deal, but he opted to take less money ($184 million) to play for the Chicago Cubs instead.

Joe Montana Is On The Verge Of Launching A Venture Capital Fund

Joe Montana Is On The Verge Of Launching A Venture Capital Fund

Dec 14, 2015

From tossing touchdowns to throwing capital around, this Hall of Fame quarterback is about to close on a new VC fund. How much has he raised?

Dwight Freeney's Latest Sack Just Made Him A Lot Of Money

Dwight Freeney's Latest Sack Just Made Him A Lot Of Money

Dec 13, 2015

Dwight Freeney is no stranger to getting to a quarterback. But his latest sack is just a bit more valuable than the others in his career.

What A Week! LeBron James Takes $15.8 Million Investment To Launch A Video Production Company

What A Week! LeBron James Takes $15.8 Million Investment To Launch A Video Production Company

Dec 11, 2015

LeBron James has had a lot of on the court success, but he's quietly been developing one business that could net him a ton of money off the court, too.

Pittsburgh Steelers LB Arthur Moats Has Donated A Significant Portion Of His NFL Earnings To Charity

Pittsburgh Steelers LB Arthur Moats Has Donated A Significant Portion Of His NFL Earnings To Charity

Dec 11, 2015

It is not unusual for professional athletes to give back to charity, but few (if any) do it to the extent that Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Arthur Moats does.

Turning Down $120 Million Might Come Back To This Pitcher

Turning Down $120 Million Might Come Back To This Pitcher

Dec 10, 2015

The life of a baseball pitcher: you can get offered $120 million and think that's too low. But will turning down a big deal hurt Johnny Cueto?

MLB Teams Have Already Spent Over $800 Million On Pitching

MLB Teams Have Already Spent Over $800 Million On Pitching

Dec 10, 2015

A pitching ace can easily account for 20 wins during a 162-game season, and teams are willing to pay big in order to get those guys. So far this off-season, they have dished out over $800 million.

The Most Valuable Sports Teams In The World 2015

The Most Valuable Sports Teams In The World 2015

Dec 10, 2015

These franchises have done amazing work, on and off the field, and it shows in their revenues and valuations. What's your favorite franchise worth?

George Foreman Sold His Name In Perpetuity For A TON Of Money

George Foreman Sold His Name In Perpetuity For A TON Of Money

Dec 10, 2015

George Foreman returned to boxing ten years after retiring in 1977 because he was broke. Thanks to a deal he made with the makers of the George Foreman Grill, going broke a second time would not be an issue.

LeBron's Lifetime Contract Is Easily Worth Over $1 Billion… And That's A Steal For Nike!

LeBron's Lifetime Contract Is Easily Worth Over $1 Billion… And That's A Steal For Nike!

Dec 9, 2015

Over the next few decades, Nike will EASILY pay LeBron James over $1 billion… And that's a fantastic deal for Nike. Maybe even cheap!

Steve Sarkisian Suing USC For $30 Million, Claiming He Was Wrongfully Terminated

Steve Sarkisian Suing USC For $30 Million, Claiming He Was Wrongfully Terminated

Dec 9, 2015

USC officially moved on from Steve Sarkisian when it took the interim tag off Clay Helton and made him the next head coach, but it appears Sarkisian has yet to move on. He is suing his former employer for wrongful termination.

LeBron James Just Signed A Lifetime Deal With Nike – The Largest Athlete Deal In Nike History

LeBron James Just Signed A Lifetime Deal With Nike – The Largest Athlete Deal In Nike History

Dec 7, 2015

LeBron James and Nike just signed an enormous deal that will keep them together forever.

Jordan Zimmerman Makes History By Signing Nine Figure Deal With Detroit Tigers

Jordan Zimmerman Makes History By Signing Nine Figure Deal With Detroit Tigers

Dec 4, 2015

The Detroit Tigers needed to address pitching this off-season if they are going to have a shot at climbing out of the cellar next season, and believe they have done so by signing Jordan Zimmerman.

Tyson Fury Stands To Make $45 Million+ For Beating Wladimir Klitschko

Tyson Fury Stands To Make $45 Million+ For Beating Wladimir Klitschko

Dec 4, 2015

Tyson Fury didn't make Floyd Mayweather kind of money for his fight against Wladimir Klitschko, but he made a pretty penny along with becoming the new heavyweight champ.

A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z