Sports News
The "Sports News" section is home to everything you could ever need to know about the world of athlete wealth. Major contract negotiations, billionaire team owners, Floyd Mayweather's $300 million paydays... plus every other noteworthy story involving sports and money that you need to know about.
Return to Articles
/2022/12/GettyImages-1385490616.jpg)
By Signing Jacob deGrom, The Texas Rangers Have $700 Million Committed To Three Players
The Texas Rangers have had one of the worst pitching rotations in baseball. They just gave Jacob deGrom a ton of money to help fix that.
/2022/11/GettyImages-1236241982.jpg)
Auburn Is Paying Bryan Harsin More Than $15 Million To Go Away
Bryan Harsin lasted fewer than two seasons in Auburn before the university fired him. Yet he's still getting a massive buyout.
/2022/12/GettyImages-1433732774.jpg)
Trea Turner Inadvertently Got Aaron Judge A Huge Raise — Here's How
Trea Turner played in LA last season while Aaron Judge was across the country in NYC. This offseason, they're connected in a lucrative way.
/2022/12/justin.jpg)
The Mets Are Paying Two Pitchers More Than The Entire Payroll Of 14 Other Teams
The Mets gave Justin Verlander a deal that ties the MLB record for highest average annual value. The player he's tied with is also on the Mets.
/2022/12/kylian2.jpg)
The World Cup's Highest-Paid Star Probably Wouldn't Get Recognized Walking Down The Street In The US
Think about it — even if you've been regularly watching the FIFA World Cup 2022, do you recognize this player?
/2022/12/GettyImages-1446563620.jpg)
Deion Sanders Will Make A School-Record $29.5 Million From Colorado… If They Can Find The Money To Pay Him
Deion Sanders will be the next head coach of the Colorado Buffaloes…assuming the university can figure out how to pay his salary.
/2022/12/GettyImages-1438266559.jpg)
Kyrie Irving Has Cost Himself An Astounding Amount Of Money Over The Past Year
Kyrie Irving has dropped many a controversial statement throughout his career. His latest words have cost him millions of dollars.
/2022/12/GettyImages-1436003059.jpg)
Aaron Judge Rejected A Huge Yankees Contract Before The 2022 Season. That Bet Just Turned Into An Extra $150 Million
All you need to do is believe in your dreams. Oh, and setting the AL record for home runs in a season doesn't hurt, either.
/2022/11/GettyImages-624421782.jpg)
UFC Fighter Artem Lobov Is Suing Conor McGregor Over $600 Million Proper Whiskey Sale
Conor McGregor was Artem Lobov's coach on The Ultimate Fighter. Now, the student is suing his teacher thanks to a whiskey brand.
/2022/12/GettyImages-153794621.jpg)
The 10 Highest Paid Managers At The 2022 FIFA World Cup
Sure, national pride is one benefit of participating in the World Cup. But making millions of dollars coaching isn't a bad deal, either.
/2022/11/GettyImages-1436005222.jpg)
The New York Yankees Are Offering Aaron Judge An Enormous Contract
Aaron Judge turned down a contract extension from the Yankees last year. That decision might earn him close to $100 million more.
/2022/12/ronaldo.jpg)
It's Official: Cristiano Ronaldo Just Signed A Saudi Contract That Will Pay $210 million PER SEASON
It happened. Cristiano Ronaldo just signed a 2.5 year, $500 million contract with Saudi club Al Nassr. That breaks down to $200 million per season.
/2022/12/GettyImages-1240968650.jpg)
The Tampa Bay Rays Just Gave Zach Eflin A Surprisingly Small, Yet Still Record-Setting Deal
The Tampa Bay Rays have never spent this kind of money on a free agent in franchise history. Will it pay off for them?
/2022/12/GettyImages-1234948089.jpg)
Salary Goooal!!!!! These Are Five Highest Paid Players At The 2022 World Cup
Counting salary and endorsements, the top 5 highest-paid players in this year's World Cup are earning almost half a billion dollars combined.
/2022/12/GettyImages-1347638555.jpg)
Lionel Messi Is On The Verge Of Signing The Richest MLS Contract Ever
Lionel Messi has accomplished just about everything there is to do in soccer — except joining an MLS team and winning a title there.