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The Largest Sports Contracts Of All Time In Terms Of Average Annual Salary
Most headlines focus on the total value of sports contracts — $700 million here, $800 million there. But what if we ranked the biggest deals by how much an athlete actually earns per year? From Saudi-backed soccer megadeals to NBA supermax extensions, these are the richest annual paydays in sports history.
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The 40 Largest Contracts In Professional Sports History
What are the largest contracts in professional sports history, both in terms of overall value and average annual salary?
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John Harbaugh Finally Agrees To A Deal With The New York Giants—And He'll Make About $20 Million Per Year
John Harbaugh was fired earlier this month, but he's already found a new home—and more money—with the New York Giants.
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The Los Angeles Dodgers Signed Kyle Tucker To A Record-Setting Deal
Kyle Tucker was the prized possession of this year's free agency class. He's joining a World Series champion stacked with talent.
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Miami Dolphins Owner Stephen Ross Claims He's Been Offered $15 Billion For The Team… Which Would Make It The Most Valuable Team On Earth
For years, the Dallas Cowboys have been considered the most valuable sports franchise on Earth. That may have just changed after Miami Dolphins owner Stephen Ross revealed he has received offers that obliterate all commonly accepted richest sports teams lists.
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The Cardinals Traded Nolan Arenado To The Diamondbacks—But They'll Still Owe About 75% Of His Salary
Nolan Arenado is heading to the Arizona Diamondbacks—and the St. Louis Cardinals are willing to pay to make it happen.
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Alabama Quarterback Ty Simpson Is Being Offered $6.5 Million In NIL Money To STAY In College (And Not Enter The NFL Draft)
Ty Simpson declared for the NFL Draft, preparing to become a pro player. But several colleges are reportedly throwing money his way to stay.
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The Other Dream Team: The Unlikely And Amazing Story Of How The Grateful Dead Funded And Outfitted The 1992 Lithuanian Olympic Basketball Team
While the 1992 USA Dream Team took the Gold, it was a bankrupt, newly-free Lithuania and a crate of Grateful Dead tie-dye that provided the most high-stakes "peaceful resistance" in Olympic history.
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The 20 Highest-Paid Coaches In College Football
In the 1980s, the highest-paid college football coach in the world made $500,000. Today, that's an annual travel stipend for an elite coach. These are the 10 highest-paid college football coaches on earth…
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Alex Bregman Joins The Cubs On A $175 Million Deal
The Cubs tried to sign Alex Bregman in 2025. They had to wait a year, but they finally secured a star third baseman for their roster.
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Tarik Skubal And The Detroit Tigers Have The Largest Arbitration Gap In MLB History
Tarik Skubal is coming off back-to-back AL Cy Young Awards. He wants a high salary, but his team is countering with a much lower offer.
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John Harbaugh Will Earn Nearly $34 Million After Being Fired From The Ravens
After nearly two decades, John Harbaugh is out as head coach of the Baltimore Ravens. He'll receive a significant buyout as a result.
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The Seahawks Just Gave Charles Cross The Largest Non-QB Contract In Franchise History
The Seattle Seahawks are the No. 1 seed in the NFC, and they just rewarded their impressive left tackle with a record-setting deal.
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Luol Deng Quietly Built A $200 Million Commercial Real Estate Empire As A Side Gig While Playing in the NBA
While quietly earning $168 million on the court, he was building a $200 million real estate empire that would ultimately outgrow his basketball career.
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The Raiders Owe $50 Million To Five Different Fired Coaches Next Season
The Las Vegas Raiders have parted ways with Pete Carroll, adding yet another fired coach to their ongoing expenses.