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Scottie Scheffler's Caddie Ted Scott Has Made More Money Than The Average PGA Tour Golfer This Year
Ted Scott has helped Scottie Scheffler on numerous golf courses—and he's made a ton of money in the process.
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Oleksandr Usyk And Daniel Dubois Earned More From Their One Boxing Match Than The Entire UFC Season's Purse
The heavyweight bout between Oleksandr Usyk and Daniel Dubois was an entertaining fight—and a lucrative one.
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The Bengals Have Two Defensive Linemen Holding Out As Training Camp Begins
The Cincinnati Bengals are in contract negotiations with two of their key defensive pieces—and so far, they haven't gone very well.
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The Tragic Downfall Of The NBA's Delonte West
Delonte West once earned millions as an NBA star playing alongside LeBron James. Today, he's a heartbreaking symbol of how mental illness, addiction, and financial ruin can devastate even the most promising careers. This cautionary tale tracks West's rise, collapse, and ongoing fight for survival.
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How Michael Buffer Built A $400 Million Empire Off Five Simple Words
Michael Buffer didn't just create the most iconic catchphrase in sports — he turned it into a $400 million empire. Here's the incredible true story of how five simple words made him one of the richest figures in entertainment history.
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T.J. Watt Has Once Again Become The Highest-Paid Non-Quarterback In NFL History
T.J. Watt has signed a new contract extension with the Pittsburgh Steelers, setting another NFL record in the process.
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Oscar Robertson Is the Reason NBA Players Sign Massive Contracts Today. Sadly, He Had To Auction All His Memorabilia To Stay Afloat
Oscar Robertson is the reason today's NBA players earn generational wealth in a single contract that is fully. But in a cruel twist, the man who made those fortunes possible had to sell his most prize possessions just to stay afloat.
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The Suns Are Paying Bradley Beal $96 Million To Go Away
Imagine your company wants you gone so badly, it actually pays you $100 million to stop working for them. Oh, and if you feel like getting another job in the meantime, go right ahead! This totally unbelievable, too-good-to-be-true scenario is exactly what the Phoenix Suns are doing with Bradley Beal.
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In Addition To Having The Coolest Name In Football, Sauce Gardner Is Now The Highest-Paid Cornerback In NFL History
Sauce Gardner has dazzled on the field for the New York Jets. His team is rewarding him with a record-setting NFL contract.
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Trey Smith Just Signed A Record-Setting Extension With The Kansas City Chiefs
Trey Smith was about to play this season under the franchise tag—but the Kansas City Chiefs just gave him a historic new deal.
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If The Chiefs Don't Sign Guard Trey Smith To A New Contract, He'll Make More Than Any Other Player At His Position Next Season
Trey Smith has been a vital part of the Kansas City Chiefs this decade—but he still might not get a hefty long-term deal.
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With Bitcoin Hitting An All-Time High of $120K, Odell Beckham Jr. Reveals He Still Hasn't Sold His Once-Mocked Salary Conversion
Three years ago, Odell Beckham Jr. was mocked for converting his NFL salary into Bitcoin. Now, with crypto at an all-time high, he's getting the last laugh…
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The Thunder Are Now Paying Three Players Over $900 Million
The Oklahoma City Thunder's big three are now all signed through the rest of the decade—and it will cost a pretty penny.
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The Oklahoma City Thunder Are Giving Chet Holmgren A Contract That Could Reach A Quarter-Billion Dollars
Fresh off winning its first championship, the Oklahoma City Thunder is handing out big contracts like Halloween candy.
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Paolo Banchero's New Rookie Contract Extension Could Reach A Record-Setting $287 Million
In his first three seasons, Paolo Banchero won Rookie of the Year and made an All-Star team. Now, he's signing a historic deal.