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Louisiana Supreme Court Orders Ed Orgeron To Pay Ex-Wife $8 Million Of His LSU Buyout Money
Ed Orgeron led LSU to a title in 2019, though the school fired him two years later. He just lost a lot of the money he got from his buyout.
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Malik Beasley Was JUST About To Sign A $42 Million, Now He's Being Investigated Gambling On NBA Games And It Could All Vanish
Malik Beasley had a strong season for the Pistons last year. It could turn out to be his last one in the NBA.
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From Undrafted To Nine Figures: Inside Naz Reid's Incredible NBA Rise
Naz Reid wasn't selected by a single team during the 2019 NBA Draft. Yet he's still managed to make millions in the NBA.
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When Bobby Bonilla Wakes Up Tomorrow… He'll Be $1.4 Million Richer
When Bobby Bonilla gets the mail sometime today or tomorrow, he'll find a thin letter from the NY Mets. Inside that envelope is a check for $1.4 million.
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The Largest Contracts In Professional Sports History
What are the largest contracts in professional sports history, both in terms of overall value and average annual salary?
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Ace Bailey Didn't Work Out For Any NBA Teams Before The Draft—And It May Have Cost Him Millions
Ace Bailey was the third-best talent in the draft, but concerns about where he wanted to go resulted in him sliding multiple spots.
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Cooper Flagg Could Make Nearly A Billion Dollars By The Time He Turns 31
Cooper Flagg is officially the No. 1 pick. And if his career breaks a certain way, he stands to make a TON of money.
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Dylan Harper Will Make More From His Rookie Contract Than His Father Did During His Entire 15-Year Career
The San Antonio Spurs took Dylan Harper with the second pick in the NBA Draft. He's already surpassed his father in career earnings.
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By Winning The NBA Finals, Oklahoma City Thunder Players Made An Extra $12.4 Million
The Thunder won the first title in franchise history. And each of the team's players will score a nice financial bonus.
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Kevin Durant Now Owns A Stake In Soccer Club Paris Saint-Germain
In the same week, Kevin Durant purchased a stake in a soccer club champion and got traded to a new NBA team.
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A Couple Of Fascinating Developments From The Lakers $10 Billion Sale
The Los Angeles Lakers sold for a record valuation. Here's a peek at some of the underlying details within the deal.
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The Red Sox Just Traded All-Star Rafael Devers—And Will Save Over $250 Million On His Contract
The Red Sox signed the All-Star third baseman to a contract worth over $300 million. Less than three seasons later, they're trading him away.
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How A $5.2 Million Loan Spiralled Into A Financial Nightmare For Adrian Peterson
Adrian Peterson earned over $100 million during his NFL career — but a single $5.2 million loan taken in 2016 set off a financial chain reaction that led to lawsuits, asset seizures, and $12.5 million in debt. Here's how it all unraveled.
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How Adrian Peterson Blew $100 Million In Career Earnings
Adrian Peterson earned more than $100 million during his NFL career, making him the highest-paid running back in league history. But years of lawsuits, bad loans, real estate losses, and a recent DWI arrest have turned his Hall of Fame résumé into a cautionary tale of squandered fortune.
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A Complete History Of All The Money Antonio Brown Earned And Lost In The NFL
He was the NFL's highest-paid receiver, a Super Bowl champion, and on track for the Hall of Fame. Now, Antonio Brown is facing an attempted murder charge.