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Terry Rozier Will Still Collect His $26.6 Million Salary Despite Federal Gambling Investigation — And He Reportedly Owes The IRS $8.2 Million

Terry Rozier Will Still Collect His $26.6 Million Salary Despite Federal Gambling Investigation — And He Reportedly Owes The IRS $8.2 Million

Oct 31, 2025

Terry Rozier is in the midst of a federal investigation for illegal sports betting, but he'll still earn millions from his NBA contract.
Aidan Hutchinson Has Signed A Record-Setting Contract Extension For A Non-Quarterback

Aidan Hutchinson Has Signed A Record-Setting Contract Extension For A Non-Quarterback

Oct 31, 2025

After overcoming a serious season-ending injury last year, Aidan Hutchinson is now one of the highest-paid players the NFL has ever seen.
Shohei Ohtani Is The Greatest Baseball Player In History – But Thanks To A Contract Quirk, He's Getting Paid Like A Benchwarmer

Shohei Ohtani Is The Greatest Baseball Player In History – But Thanks To A Contract Quirk, He's Getting Paid Like A Benchwarmer

Oct 28, 2025

Despite being the greatest player alive and the highest-grossing name in sports, a bizarre contract quirk means Shohei Ohtani is making less than backup catchers, rookie relievers, and even a journeyman pitcher who spent last season in Korea.
LSU Just Fired Brian Kelly—And He's Owed A $54 Million Buyout

LSU Just Fired Brian Kelly—And He's Owed A $54 Million Buyout

Oct 27, 2025

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.
How Chauncey Billups And Terry Rozier Ended Up In Illegal Sports Betting And Mafia-Backed Poker Rings

How Chauncey Billups And Terry Rozier Ended Up In Illegal Sports Betting And Mafia-Backed Poker Rings

Oct 23, 2025

Two different federal investigations have led to arrests of multiple people involved with the NBA, including a current player and coach.
These Are The Highest-Paid Players In The 2025 World Series

These Are The Highest-Paid Players In The 2025 World Series

Oct 23, 2025

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.
Christian Braun Just Signed A $125 Million Rookie Contract Extension With The Denver Nuggets

Christian Braun Just Signed A $125 Million Rookie Contract Extension With The Denver Nuggets

Oct 21, 2025

Hours before the rookie extension deadline, the Nuggets gave Christian Braun a life-changing amount of money.
Kevin Durant Left $30 Million On The Table With His New Contract—Yet He's Still The NBA's Highest Earner

Kevin Durant Left $30 Million On The Table With His New Contract—Yet He's Still The NBA's Highest Earner

Oct 20, 2025

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.
If There Was A "Sports Contract Hall of Fame," There Would Be En Entire Wing Dedicated To Max Scherzer's 2015 Nationals Deferred Deal

If There Was A "Sports Contract Hall of Fame," There Would Be En Entire Wing Dedicated To Max Scherzer's 2015 Nationals Deferred Deal

Oct 17, 2025

Max Scherzer's 2015 deferred contract make Bobby Bonilla's world famous payday – one that spawned an annual holiday – look like peanuts.
Curt Cignetti Is Now One Of College Football's Highest-Paid Coaches After Indiana Gives Him A $93 Million Contract

Curt Cignetti Is Now One Of College Football's Highest-Paid Coaches After Indiana Gives Him A $93 Million Contract

Oct 16, 2025

The Indiana Hoosiers haven't had much football success in program history, so they're locking down their successful coach.
With His Latest Contract, Russell Westbrook Has Now Surpassed $350 Million In Career Earnings

With His Latest Contract, Russell Westbrook Has Now Surpassed $350 Million In Career Earnings

Oct 16, 2025

Russell Westbrook has signed with the Sacramento Kings. It's going to help him reach a milestone few NBA players have ever achieved.
Most People Don't Realize The Wildest Part Of Cristiano Ronaldo's Massive Saudi Contracts… They're 100% TAX FREE

Most People Don't Realize The Wildest Part Of Cristiano Ronaldo's Massive Saudi Contracts… They're 100% TAX FREE

Oct 15, 2025

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.
Sure, James Franklin's Buyout Is Huge—But These Two Coaches Would Set NCAA Records If They're Fired

Sure, James Franklin's Buyout Is Huge—But These Two Coaches Would Set NCAA Records If They're Fired

Oct 15, 2025

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.
Penn State Has Fired James Franklin—Now, They Owe Him $50 Million To Go Away

Penn State Has Fired James Franklin—Now, They Owe Him $50 Million To Go Away

Oct 12, 2025

Penn State has parted ways with James Franklin. They're paying a wild amount of buyout money to make that move happen.
Kyle Connor Signs The Largest Contract In Jets History

Kyle Connor Signs The Largest Contract In Jets History

Oct 8, 2025

Kyle Connor has been one of the most consistent players for the Winnipeg Jets. The team just gave him a historic deal.