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LSU Just Fired Brian Kelly—And He's Owed A $54 Million Buyout
Brian Kelly wasn't able to get the Tigers into the national championship, but he will walk away with a ton of money after getting fired.
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How Chauncey Billups And Terry Rozier Ended Up In Illegal Sports Betting And Mafia-Backed Poker Rings
Two different federal investigations have led to arrests of multiple people involved with the NBA, including a current player and coach.
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These Are The Highest-Paid Players In The 2025 World Series
The Los Angeles Dodgers and Toronto Blue Jays are set to square off in the World Series. Here are the highest-paid players in the matchup.
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Christian Braun Just Signed A $125 Million Rookie Contract Extension With The Denver Nuggets
Hours before the rookie extension deadline, the Nuggets gave Christian Braun a life-changing amount of money.
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Kevin Durant Left $30 Million On The Table With His New Contract—Yet He's Still The NBA's Highest Earner
The Rockets signed Kevin Durant to an extension to keep in Houston for the next two to three years. He now holds a new earnings record.
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If There Was A "Sports Contract Hall of Fame," There Would Be En Entire Wing Dedicated To Max Scherzer's 2015 Nationals Deferred Deal
Max Scherzer's 2015 deferred contract make Bobby Bonilla's world famous payday – one that spawned an annual holiday – look like peanuts.
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Curt Cignetti Is Now One Of College Football's Highest-Paid Coaches After Indiana Gives Him A $93 Million Contract
The Indiana Hoosiers haven't had much football success in program history, so they're locking down their successful coach.
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With His Latest Contract, Russell Westbrook Has Now Surpassed $350 Million In Career Earnings
Russell Westbrook has signed with the Sacramento Kings. It's going to help him reach a milestone few NBA players have ever achieved.
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Most People Don't Realize The Wildest Part Of Cristiano Ronaldo's Massive Saudi Contracts… They're 100% TAX FREE
Cristiano just signed an extension to continue playing for Saudi soccer club Al Nassr. The contract is enormous. But here's the kicker most people don't realize: His earnings are 100% TAX FREE.
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Sure, James Franklin's Buyout Is Huge—But These Two Coaches Would Set NCAA Records If They're Fired
James Franklin's buyout was one of the largest in NCAA history. Two coaches would earn even more enormous pay days if they got fired.
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Penn State Has Fired James Franklin—Now, They Owe Him $50 Million To Go Away
Penn State has parted ways with James Franklin. They're paying a wild amount of buyout money to make that move happen.
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Kyle Connor Signs The Largest Contract In Jets History
Kyle Connor has been one of the most consistent players for the Winnipeg Jets. The team just gave him a historic deal.
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Nick Saban Quietly Co-Owns A Luxury Car Dealership Empire That Might Turn Him Into The Richest Football Coach In History (If It Hasn't Already)
Nick Saban didn't just dominate college football—he quietly built a luxury car dealership empire that could eventually make him a billionaire.
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Connor McDavid Left Potentially $50+ Million On The Table To Sign His New Contract
Connor McDavid signed a contract extension with the Oilers. He gave up millions of dollars to help the team improve.
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Former WNBA Star Liz Cambage Hints That She Makes More Money On OnlyFans Than Playing Basketball
Liz Cambage hasn't played in the WNBA since 2022. She's still hooping internationally, though, and she's also found a lucrative side hustle.