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Tomorrow Is Allen Iverson's Birthday, Bringing Him One Step Closer To Unlocking A $32 Million Reebok Trust Fund
Tomorrow is Allen Iverson's birthday, which means he's officially five years away from unlocking a $32 million trust fund Reebok set aside for him back in 2001. The backstory behind one of the smartest (and quirkiest) endorsement deals in sports history…
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NBA Stardom, A Kardashian Marriage, Brothel Overdoses, Meme Coins and Evictions: The Continually Bizarre Life Lamar Odom
Lamar Odom once had it all: NBA titles, millions in the bank, and a reality TV marriage to a Kardashian. But after addiction, a near-fatal overdose, and a string of chaotic headlines, his post-basketball life has taken yet another strange turn — from meme coins to a court-ordered eviction.
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Peyton Manning Is Now An Owner Of A NWSL Team
The Denver NWSL team may not have an official name yet, but it just scored a five-time MVP in a different kind of football.
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A Wild Card Just Pulled Off One Of The Biggest Upsets In Tennis History, Tripled Her Career Earnings… And She's Not Done Yet
France's Lois Boisson entered the French Open ranked No. 361 with just $148,000 in career earnings. After shocking world No. 3 Jessica Pegula, she's guaranteed over $500,000—and a chance to multiply that even further.
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The Bills Just Signed Joey Bosa To An Eight-Figure Contract—And He's Already Injured
The Bills signed Joey Bosa to a shiny new contract in March. He's already going to be out for the next couple of months.
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"I Love the Juice"… Charles Barkley Gambled Away Roughly Half His NBA Career Earnings Before He Found His Limit
Charles Barkley never hid his love of gambling. But over the years, his million-dollar habits nearly overwhelmed his fortune—until one very public wake-up call made him change course.
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Is Kirk Cousins The Most Expensive Backup Quarterback Ever?
Kirk Cousins got benched by the Falcons last season and enters this year as the team's No. 2 quarterback—a very expensive backup.
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The New York Liberty Have Sold At A Record Valuation For A Women's Sports Team
The Tsais bought the New York Liberty six years ago. Their sale price values the team at more than 30 times what they paid for it.
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To Help Protect Caleb Williams, The Chicago Bears Signed Super Bowl Winner Joe Thuney To An Extension
The Chicago Bears traded for Joe Thuney in March, and they wasted no time in signing him to a long-term extension.
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Manchester United Is Set To Sign Matheus Cunha—Despite An $83.5 Million Transfer Clause
Matheus Cunha is planning to join Manchester United this summer. The club will have to pony up a lot of money to get him.
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The San Francisco 49ers Have Just Given $272.7 Million To Three Players
The 49ers have re-signed three key stars to contract extensions. They're shelling out quite a bit of money to make it happen.
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Indianapolis Colts Owner Jim Irsay Once Turned Down A $1 BILLION Offer For His Memorabilia Collection
Jim Irsay has built up an impressive collection of music, sports, and pop culture items over the years. How much has he spent on it all?
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The San Francisco 49ers Are Selling A Stake In The Team For The Highest Pro Sports Valuation Ever
Owner Jed York is selling a portion of the 49ers—and the valuation of the sale price is more than any NFL team has seen.
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Brock Purdy Just Went From "Mr. Irrelevant" To A $265 Million Contract
Brock Purdy was the last pick of the 2022 NFL Draft. He's just become a top-ten highest-paid player in the entire league.
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The Original Purchase Price And Current Value Of Every NFL Team
Some NFL teams were once bought for less than the price of a used car. Today, they're worth billions. From $100 purchases to $10 billion valuations, here's how every NFL franchise turned into one of the most lucrative investments in sports history.