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Jim Harbaugh Is Doing Something Pretty Amazing With His $500,000 Bonus Check From Michigan

Jim Harbaugh Is Doing Something Pretty Amazing With His $500,000 Bonus Check From Michigan

Dec 4, 2021

The Michigan Wolverines have won the Big Ten East. And that means Jim Harbaugh gets to do something special with his victory bonus.
No, USC Is NOT Buying Lincoln Riley A $6 Million LA Mansion Or Buying His Oklahoma Homes…

No, USC Is NOT Buying Lincoln Riley A $6 Million LA Mansion Or Buying His Oklahoma Homes…

Dec 2, 2021

Lincoln Riley just agreed to become the new head coach of the USC Trojans. Is his contract as wild as it seems?
Inside Max Scherzer's Record-Smashing Contract With The New York Mets

Inside Max Scherzer's Record-Smashing Contract With The New York Mets

Dec 2, 2021

The New York Mets are paying a lot of money to sign star pitcher Max Scherzer. Here are all the fun details of his new contract.
The Washington Wizards Have Traded Two Of The Most Untradeable Contracts – And Are Now Thriving

The Washington Wizards Have Traded Two Of The Most Untradeable Contracts – And Are Now Thriving

Dec 1, 2021

The contracts of John Wall and Russell Westbrook are among the worst the NBA has ever seen. And the Wizards got rid of both.
Corey Seager Just Signed One Of The Largest Contracts In MLB History

Corey Seager Just Signed One Of The Largest Contracts In MLB History

Dec 1, 2021

Since entering the major leagues in 2015, Corey Seager had made about $27 million. He just earned himself a massive pay raise.
Floyd Mayweather's Real Estate Investment Portfolio Owns Pieces Of Nine Skyscrapers – Including The Tallest Building In New York City

Floyd Mayweather's Real Estate Investment Portfolio Owns Pieces Of Nine Skyscrapers – Including The Tallest Building In New York City

Nov 30, 2021

Floyd Mayweather put together a fantastic boxing career, but his real estate portfolio is shaping up to be even more impressive.
Kevin Durant Just Launched A $275 Million SPAC – What Does That Mean And How Rich Could It Make Him?

Kevin Durant Just Launched A $275 Million SPAC – What Does That Mean And How Rich Could It Make Him?

Nov 29, 2021

Kevin Durant is now officially the co-CEO of a $275 million Special Purpose Acquisition Company. What does that mean exactly and how could it make him a fortune?
Rams Owner Stan Kroenke Is Learning What Happens When He Makes A Whole City Mad

Rams Owner Stan Kroenke Is Learning What Happens When He Makes A Whole City Mad

Nov 26, 2021

Los Angeles Rams owner moved the team from St. Louis — and the team's former city sued him for a huge amount of money.
Miles Bridges Just Took A Big Bet On Himself… And It May Pay Off Big Time

Miles Bridges Just Took A Big Bet On Himself… And It May Pay Off Big Time

Nov 26, 2021

Miles Bridges will become a restricted free agent after this season ends. By then, a bet he made over the summer may pay off in spades.
Andrew Wiggins Gambled On The Vaccine So He Can Make Generational Wealth For His Family

Andrew Wiggins Gambled On The Vaccine So He Can Make Generational Wealth For His Family

Nov 22, 2021

Earlier this year, Andrew Wiggins was steadfastly against getting the COVID-19 vaccination. What made him change his tune?
Michigan State Is About To Make Coach Mel Tucker The Highest Paid Black Coach In American Sports

Michigan State Is About To Make Coach Mel Tucker The Highest Paid Black Coach In American Sports

Nov 19, 2021

Mel Tucker is leading the Michigan State Spartans to an impressive season. And it's about to pay off in a major way.
How Much Of His $16 Million Contract Will Henry Ruggs Keep?

How Much Of His $16 Million Contract Will Henry Ruggs Keep?

Nov 19, 2021

The Raiders cut Ruggs after he crashed into another vehicle, killing the driver and dog inside. They'll likely void his remaining earnings.
Shaquille O'Neal Reminds His Kids: 'We Ain't Rich, I'm Rich'…

Shaquille O'Neal Reminds His Kids: 'We Ain't Rich, I'm Rich'…

Nov 16, 2021

Between his NBA career and business opportunities, Shaquille O'Neal has earned plenty of money. But that doesn't mean he's sharing.
A Year Ago Russell Okung Converted Half His Salary To Bitcoin. With Bitcoin Soaring, How's That Trade Working Out For Him?

A Year Ago Russell Okung Converted Half His Salary To Bitcoin. With Bitcoin Soaring, How's That Trade Working Out For Him?

Nov 9, 2021

In December 2020, Russell Okung made the rather unusual announcement that he was planning to convert half his salary into Bitcoin. This idea went up, down and all around. How's it looking right now?
If Ben Simmons Doesn't Play For The Sixers, What Happens To The $110 Million Remaining On His Contract?

If Ben Simmons Doesn't Play For The Sixers, What Happens To The $110 Million Remaining On His Contract?

Oct 27, 2021

Ben Simmons and the Philadelphia 76ers have had a rough few months. Here's where the two sides stand on his situation.