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Luka Doncic Just Left $64 Million On The Table… But, In The Long Run, It's A Smart And VERY LUCRATIVE Move
The NBA world reeled when Luka Doncic got traded to the Los Angeles Lakers. Now he's with the team for the foreseeable future.
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Former NBA Star Gilbert Arenas Arrested On Federal Indictment For Hosting An Illegal Gambling Ring In His Home
Gilbert Arenas has run into a handful of issues during and after his NBA career. This one is the most severe yet.
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After Earning $163 Million In The NBA, Gilbert Arenas Couldn't Afford His Children's School Tuition Just Four Years After Retiring
Gilbert Arenas earned over $160 million in the NBA, perhaps closer to $200 million when you include endorsements. And yet, somehow just four years after retiring, he couldn't afford his children's tuition. And now he's being charged with running an illegal gambling ring.
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Marcus Morris Has Been Arrested And Accused Of Stealing $265,000 From Vegas Casinos, Despite Making Over $100 Million During His NBA Career
Marcus Morris Sr. spent 13 years in the NBA, earning nine figures throughout his career. Yet two casinos are claiming he defrauded them.
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Ken Griffey Jr. Retired In 2010 – But He Remained One Of The Highest Paid Players On The Cincinnati Reds Until Just Last Year
Ken Griffey Jr. hasn't played for the Cincinnati Reds since 2008 — and hasn't appeared in an MLB game since 2010 — but thanks to a savvy deferred contract, he kept collecting millions from the Reds every year through 2024.
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Scottie Scheffler's Caddie Ted Scott Has Made More Money Than The Average PGA Tour Golfer This Year
Ted Scott has helped Scottie Scheffler on numerous golf courses—and he's made a ton of money in the process.
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Oleksandr Usyk And Daniel Dubois Earned More From Their One Boxing Match Than The Entire UFC Season's Purse
The heavyweight bout between Oleksandr Usyk and Daniel Dubois was an entertaining fight—and a lucrative one.
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The Bengals Have Two Defensive Linemen Holding Out As Training Camp Begins
The Cincinnati Bengals are in contract negotiations with two of their key defensive pieces—and so far, they haven't gone very well.
The Tragic Downfall Of The NBA's Delonte West
Delonte West once earned millions as an NBA star playing alongside LeBron James. Today, he's a heartbreaking symbol of how mental illness, addiction, and financial ruin can devastate even the most promising careers. This cautionary tale tracks West's rise, collapse, and ongoing fight for survival.
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How Michael Buffer Built A $400 Million Empire Off Five Simple Words
Michael Buffer didn't just create the most iconic catchphrase in sports — he turned it into a $400 million empire. Here's the incredible true story of how five simple words made him one of the richest figures in entertainment history.
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T.J. Watt Has Once Again Become The Highest-Paid Non-Quarterback In NFL History
T.J. Watt has signed a new contract extension with the Pittsburgh Steelers, setting another NFL record in the process.
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Oscar Robertson Is the Reason NBA Players Sign Massive Contracts Today. Sadly, He Had To Auction All His Memorabilia To Stay Afloat
Oscar Robertson is the reason today's NBA players earn generational wealth in a single contract that is fully. But in a cruel twist, the man who made those fortunes possible had to sell his most prize possessions just to stay afloat.
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The Suns Are Paying Bradley Beal $96 Million To Go Away
Imagine your company wants you gone so badly, it actually pays you $100 million to stop working for them. Oh, and if you feel like getting another job in the meantime, go right ahead! This totally unbelievable, too-good-to-be-true scenario is exactly what the Phoenix Suns are doing with Bradley Beal.
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In Addition To Having The Coolest Name In Football, Sauce Gardner Is Now The Highest-Paid Cornerback In NFL History
Sauce Gardner has dazzled on the field for the New York Jets. His team is rewarding him with a record-setting NFL contract.
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Trey Smith Just Signed A Record-Setting Extension With The Kansas City Chiefs
Trey Smith was about to play this season under the franchise tag—but the Kansas City Chiefs just gave him a historic new deal.