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The Financial Aftermath Of Ronda Rousey's Loss Is Going To Be Insane

The Financial Aftermath Of Ronda Rousey's Loss Is Going To Be Insane

Nov 18, 2015

On Saturday night, Holly Holm shocked the world when she defeated Ronda Rousey at UFC 193. Here's all the financial stats you need to know from the fight…

Tim Duncan Sues Former Financial Adviser For Making Embarrassingly Bad Investments

Tim Duncan Sues Former Financial Adviser For Making Embarrassingly Bad Investments

Nov 17, 2015

Tim Duncan has made over $235 million and has a net worth of $130 million, but he is not too happy about being tricked into making a bad $1.1 million investment in a cosmetics company.

What Are The Worst Contracts In NFL History?

What Are The Worst Contracts In NFL History?

Nov 17, 2015

NFL contracts are a funny thing. Sometimes you win big, sometimes you completely lose out. The latter is more fun to look at, anyway, as we do here.

How One Extremely Unlucky Shot Cost PGA Star Dustin Johnson A Small Fortune

How One Extremely Unlucky Shot Cost PGA Star Dustin Johnson A Small Fortune

Nov 15, 2015

It doesn't matter if you are worth $20 million, like PGA star Dustin Johnson, or if you make $20,000 a year. Losing out on a big pay day sucks, but thanks to one shot that is exactly what happened to Johnson.

"Average Joe" Joe McKeehen Wins World Series Of Poker And $7.68 Million Prize

"Average Joe" Joe McKeehen Wins World Series Of Poker And $7.68 Million Prize

Nov 14, 2015

How would you like to take home $7.68 million for three days of work? If that sounds good, you might want to ask Joe McKeehn, the latest winner of the World Series of Poker, how he did it.

NFL To Refund Millions Paid To Honor Military At Games

NFL To Refund Millions Paid To Honor Military At Games

Nov 13, 2015

Over a year ago it became public knowledge that many NFL teams had been paid by the Department of Defense to show respect and honor members of the military at games. After a report brought the news back to the front page, the NFL has said it will repay the money it received.

Super Bowl Ads Almost Sold Out At A Record Price Of $5 Million

Super Bowl Ads Almost Sold Out At A Record Price Of $5 Million

Nov 13, 2015

Commercials usually give us a chance to go the restroom or kitchen during a football game, but not for the Super Bowl. Companies spend big money to get people to pay attention to Super Bowl commercials, and this year they are dishing out $5 million for a 30-second spot.

It's Quickly Becoming WAY TOO Expensive For ESPN To Remain The Worldwide Leader In Sports

It's Quickly Becoming WAY TOO Expensive For ESPN To Remain The Worldwide Leader In Sports

Nov 12, 2015

ESPN is paying a fortune for the rights to broadcast our favorite sports – with these costs increasing and revenue falling, can the network afford to continue as the worldwide leader in sports?

What Are The Most Expensive "Dead Money" Contracts In Sports?

What Are The Most Expensive "Dead Money" Contracts In Sports?

Nov 11, 2015

Sometimes a team will realize a player is doing more harm than good, and will actually pay them to go away. What are some of the more notable examples?

American Pharaoh Goes Off To Stud…. Will Proceed To Earn Lots And Lots Of Money

American Pharaoh Goes Off To Stud…. Will Proceed To Earn Lots And Lots Of Money

Nov 10, 2015

American Pharoah ended his career on a high note by winning the Breeder's Cup Classic. When he starts breeding, he stands to make much more for his owners in stud fees.

Rajon Rondo Turned Down A $70 Million Boston Deal… And It Was A Huge Mistake!

Rajon Rondo Turned Down A $70 Million Boston Deal… And It Was A Huge Mistake!

Nov 9, 2015

Rajon Rondo thought he was making a smart business decision when he turned down a five-year, $70 million deal from Boston. Now, he's making $9.5 million on just a one year-deal.

Did The Eagles Really Offer Sam Bradford A 4-Year, $72 Million Deal?

Did The Eagles Really Offer Sam Bradford A 4-Year, $72 Million Deal?

Nov 9, 2015

Everyone thought Sam Bradford was going to be a great quarterback under Chip Kelly's system. The team was even willing to pay him $72 million over the next four years, just after seeing him play in the preseason. That's the latest rumor, anyway.

The Richest Man In Egypt Just Became The Largest Adidas Investor

The Richest Man In Egypt Just Became The Largest Adidas Investor

Nov 7, 2015

Adidas just brought on an investor with VERY deep pockets.

How Cleveland Browns Owner Jimmy Haslam Amassed A $3 Billion Fortune

How Cleveland Browns Owner Jimmy Haslam Amassed A $3 Billion Fortune

Nov 6, 2015

Like many NFL owners, Jimmy Haslam inherited the base of the fortune that made it possible for him to buy an NFL franchise, but there is more to the origins of his fortune than just an inheritance.

Texas Just Signed The Largest Apparel Endorsement Deal Of All Time

Texas Just Signed The Largest Apparel Endorsement Deal Of All Time

Nov 5, 2015

Officially-licensed college merchandise is a $4.6 billion a year business, with almost $3 million coming from apparel alone. So it makes sense that Nike, Under Armour, and Adidas are willing to pay for the right to make it.

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