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"Mattress Mack" Just Made A Record-Setting Super Bowl Bet

"Mattress Mack" Just Made A Record-Setting Super Bowl Bet

Feb 7, 2022

Jim "Mattress Mack" McIngvale is no stranger to big sports bets, but he's truly outdone himself with his wager for the Super Bowl.

Tom Brady Retires As The Second-Highest Earning NFL Player Ever And The Second-Richest Person In Brady-Bundchen Household

Tom Brady Retires As The Second-Highest Earning NFL Player Ever And The Second-Richest Person In Brady-Bundchen Household

Feb 2, 2022

Tom Brady's retirement is official. He hangs up his cleats with $420 million and an extremely impressive personal net worth. But he's still just the second-richest person at home!

David Robinson's Private Equity Success Might Actually Outshine His NBA Career

David Robinson's Private Equity Success Might Actually Outshine His NBA Career

Feb 1, 2022

David Robinson had a highly productive NBA career. Yet what he's done since retiring could be even more impressive.

Auburn Just Signed Its Basketball Coach Bruce Pearl To A Massive Lifetime Contract

Auburn Just Signed Its Basketball Coach Bruce Pearl To A Massive Lifetime Contract

Feb 1, 2022

Bruce Pearl may have just signed his last contract—it's a big one, and it'll keep him in Auburn until his 70th birthday.

Tom Brady's Accidental/Early/Inaccurate Retirement Announcement May Have Cost Him $15 Million

Tom Brady's Accidental/Early/Inaccurate Retirement Announcement May Have Cost Him $15 Million

Jan 30, 2022

As reports of Tom Brady's retirement have hit the Internet, here's why the quarterback might want to pump the brakes for a few days.

The Top 12 Highest-Paid Athletes Of All-Time

The Top 12 Highest-Paid Athletes Of All-Time

Jan 27, 2022

From Michael Jordan to David Beckham, these athletes have all made a ton of money in their respective sports and business careers.

How Rich Would Kobe Bryant Be If He Was Alive Today?

How Rich Would Kobe Bryant Be If He Was Alive Today?

Jan 26, 2022

Kobe Bryant died two years ago today. Had that tragedy not happened, what would his net worth be today?

UConn Ordered To Pay Fired Basketball Coach Kevin Ollie $11 Million After Losing Arbitration Case

UConn Ordered To Pay Fired Basketball Coach Kevin Ollie $11 Million After Losing Arbitration Case

Jan 24, 2022

Former UConn Huskies coach Kevin Ollie just got some great news as part of a multi-year arbitration battle with the school.

The Houston Texans Are Paying Terminated Coach David Culley $22 Million To Go Away

The Houston Texans Are Paying Terminated Coach David Culley $22 Million To Go Away

Jan 15, 2022

The Houston Texans have had a rough couple of seasons — and those seasons are about to get more expensive.

A Look At How College Football Salaries Have Grown Over The Past 40 Years

A Look At How College Football Salaries Have Grown Over The Past 40 Years

Jan 12, 2022

With the Power Five conferences earning billions of dollars in revenue every year, college coaches are making more money than ever before.

How Much Is Your Name Worth? John Madden Had A NINE Figure Answer To That Question…

How Much Is Your Name Worth? John Madden Had A NINE Figure Answer To That Question…

Dec 28, 2021

John Madden has been the face of football video games for nearly three decades. But did you know his name was almost dropped completely?

Lane Kiffin's Football Redemption Story Just Got A Lot Richer

Lane Kiffin's Football Redemption Story Just Got A Lot Richer

Dec 17, 2021

Lane Kiffin has had a rocky road as a college and pro football coach. But his latest stop has proven quite lucrative.

Pat McAfee's Podcast Just Signed A MASSIVE Contract With FanDuel

Pat McAfee's Podcast Just Signed A MASSIVE Contract With FanDuel

Dec 14, 2021

Pat McAfee transitioned from his NFL career into the broadcasting world. And now, his podcast is about to earn him a ton of money.

When The Wealthiest Person On The Golf Course Is Actually… A Caddie

When The Wealthiest Person On The Golf Course Is Actually… A Caddie

Dec 13, 2021

Tony Finau's regular caddie couldn't make his most recent tournament. So, Finau turned to an old friend—who happens to be a billionaire.

Brian Kelly Is Leaving Notre Dame For A Big Payday At LSU – Here Are The Contract's Gritty Details

Brian Kelly Is Leaving Notre Dame For A Big Payday At LSU – Here Are The Contract's Gritty Details

Dec 7, 2021

Brian Kelly just took a cushy new job at LSU. It'll pay him extremely well, with perks if he wins a national championship.