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Will Turning Down $250 Million Come Back To Haunt Lamar Jackson?

Will Turning Down $250 Million Come Back To Haunt Lamar Jackson?

Sep 14, 2022

When you're one of the best quarterbacks in the league, sometimes turning down a quarter billion dollars can be a smart move.
Quenton Nelson Just Signed A Record-Setting NFL Contract

Quenton Nelson Just Signed A Record-Setting NFL Contract

Sep 13, 2022

Quenton Nelson might not be a household NFL name. But he just signed a record-setting contract with the Indianapolis Colts.
Scott Frost Fired From Nebraska After Essentially Earning $2.5 Million Per Win During His Tenure (That's Not Good)

Scott Frost Fired From Nebraska After Essentially Earning $2.5 Million Per Win During His Tenure (That's Not Good)

Sep 12, 2022

Scott Frost never posted a winning season at Nebraska. Yet he'll still walk away having earned more than $2 million apiece for every victory.
How NFL Linebacker Bobby Wagner Texted His Way Into A $50 Million Contract

How NFL Linebacker Bobby Wagner Texted His Way Into A $50 Million Contract

Sep 9, 2022

The Seattle Seahawks released their star linebacker after 10 seasons with the team. His business savvy just scored him a huge deal elsewhere.
Alex Rodriguez Apparently Wasn't Liquid Enough To Come Up With His Share Of The Timberwolves Purchase Price… And Jennifer Lopez Is Partially To Blame

Alex Rodriguez Apparently Wasn't Liquid Enough To Come Up With His Share Of The Timberwolves Purchase Price… And Jennifer Lopez Is Partially To Blame

Sep 6, 2022

Alex Rodriguez and Jennifer Lopez broke up shortly before A-Rod purchased the NBA team. The split could cost him in more ways than one.
Curt Schilling – Whose Company Defaulted On A $75 Million Government Loan – Criticizes The Student Debt Relief Plan

Curt Schilling – Whose Company Defaulted On A $75 Million Government Loan – Criticizes The Student Debt Relief Plan

Sep 1, 2022

Curt Schilling once needed the government to forgive millions of dollars of debt—but he's critical of the new student debt relief plan.
How Much Money Could The Los Angeles Angels Sell For?

How Much Money Could The Los Angeles Angels Sell For?

Aug 30, 2022

Since winning the World Series in 2002, the Angels have mostly struggled. Now, their owner is looking to sell the team for a steep price.
Julio Rodriguez Is Signing The Largest American Sports Contract Ever…Maybe

Julio Rodriguez Is Signing The Largest American Sports Contract Ever…Maybe

Aug 29, 2022

Julio Rodriguez has spent less than a year in the major leagues, but the Seattle Mariners are already focused on his long-term future.
"Two Degrees To Get My Cheese…" Shaq's Kids Can't Inherit Any Money Until They've Earned TWO College Degrees

"Two Degrees To Get My Cheese…" Shaq's Kids Can't Inherit Any Money Until They've Earned TWO College Degrees

Aug 28, 2022

Shaquille O'Neal's six children must follow a simple rule before they can inherit a dime of his $400 million fortune: "In order to get my cheese, you have to present me with two degrees."
Nick Saban Signs Enormous Extension With Alabama That Solidifies His Standing As The Highest-Paid Coach In College Football

Nick Saban Signs Enormous Extension With Alabama That Solidifies His Standing As The Highest-Paid Coach In College Football

Aug 25, 2022

For one tough month, Nick Saban wasn't college football's highest-paid coach. After a new extension, he's back on top.
Drew Carey Was An Early Investor In The Seattle Sounders Soccer Club… Which Was Just Valued At Nearly $700 Million

Drew Carey Was An Early Investor In The Seattle Sounders Soccer Club… Which Was Just Valued At Nearly $700 Million

Aug 23, 2022

Shortly after he started hosting The Price Is Right, Drew Carey made an investment worth millions of dollars today.
How Much Money Did Manti Te'o Lose Because Of The Cat-Fishing Scandal?

How Much Money Did Manti Te'o Lose Because Of The Cat-Fishing Scandal?

Aug 22, 2022

If you haven't watched the Manti Te'o documentary on Netflix yet, please stop what you're doing and go hit play. Then come back to this article where we break down how much money the scandal directly cost him.
LeBron James Just Signed A Two-Year Contract Extension With The Lakers That Will Propel His Career Earnings To The Stratosphere

LeBron James Just Signed A Two-Year Contract Extension With The Lakers That Will Propel His Career Earnings To The Stratosphere

Aug 17, 2022

LeBron James just signed an extremely lucrative two-year contract extension with the Lakers. Unfortunately it won't make him the highest-paid player in the league, but it will propel his career earnings to the stratosphere.
This College Basketball Player Made $500,000 In One Week

This College Basketball Player Made $500,000 In One Week

Aug 15, 2022

Kentucky Wildcats star Oscar Tshiebwe had a jam-packed agenda during the team's recent trip to the Bahamas.
Cameron Smith Is The No. 2 Player In The World…And He's Headed To LIV Golf

Cameron Smith Is The No. 2 Player In The World…And He's Headed To LIV Golf

Aug 12, 2022

Cameron Smith has had a very successful PGA Tour season. Could it be his last one for the foreseeable future?