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Ken Griffey Jr. And His Wife Join The Seattle Sounders Ownership Group
Ken Griffey Jr. and his wife have joined the star-studded ownership group of the Seattle Sounders, continuing their support of Seattle.
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From Undrafted To Major Pay Day: Fred VanVleet Signs A Huge New Contract
Fred VanVleet wasn't selected in the NBA Draft, but he hasn't let that stop him from making an impact — and now, he'll earn a ton of money.
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Gordon Hayward Turned Down $34.2 Million And It Was A Great Financial Move
Gordon Hayward turned down a player option worth more than $34 million — and it's likely going to be a smart move.
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Here's How Much Money Robinson Cano Will Lose After Being Suspended For An Entire Season
Robinson Cano just received a second suspension for using a performance-enhancing drug. And it'll cost him a ton of money.
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How De'Aaron Fox Can Earn An Additional $33 Million On His Huge Max Contract
De'Aaron Fox just signed a huge contract to stay with the Sacramento Kings. By hitting certain milestones, he can make the deal even bigger.
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How Fred VanVleet Went From Undrafted To The Most In-Demand Free Agent
Four years ago, Fred VanVleet got passed over by every team in the NBA. Today, he's the most coveted free agent on the market.
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Dan Gilbert Is One Of The World's Richest People — So Why Are Cleveland Taxpayers Funding His Stadium?
Dan Gilbert is one of the two richest sports owners in North America. Yet he's still getting financial help from his city.
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James Harden Just Turned Down A Record-Setting Contract Extension
Here's why James Harden turning down the Rockets' enormous contract extension might be the best move for both parties.
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Charles Barkley Pledges A Million Dollars To Tuskegee University
Charles Barkley has pledged a huge gift to Tuskegee University, a historically black college and university (HBCU) near his hometown.
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Want To Snag A Collection Of Air Jordans? Now's Your Chance
An auction filled with more than 30 years of Air Jordan sneakers are about to go on sale — here's how you can score a pair.
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Qualtrics CEO Ryan Smith Is Buying A Majority Stake In The Utah Jazz
The Utah Jazz have a new owner. Here's a look at Qualtrics founder Ryan Smith – plus how much he's paying to purchase the team.
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More Than Half Of Antonio Brown's New Contract Is Incentive-Based
Antonio Brown has signed a deal with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Here's what he'll have to do to earn the full value of his contract.
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Here's How Mookie Betts Can Save Millions Of Dollars In Taxes
Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Mookie Betts signed a huge contract this summer. Here's how he can save millions on his taxes.
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Michael Jordan Just Opened Up A Second Hospital For Uninsured People
Michael Jordan and Novant Health are teaming up to open a second clinic that will treat uninsured and underinsured patients.
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Anthony Davis Can Make A Crazy Amount Of Money This Decade – Here's How
Anthony Davis can opt out of his contract and become a free agent this offseason. Here's how he can maximize his potential earnings.