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Ken Griffey Jr. And His Wife Join The Seattle Sounders Ownership Group

Ken Griffey Jr. And His Wife Join The Seattle Sounders Ownership Group

Nov 24, 2020

Ken Griffey Jr. and his wife have joined the star-studded ownership group of the Seattle Sounders, continuing their support of Seattle.

From Undrafted To Major Pay Day: Fred VanVleet Signs A Huge New Contract

From Undrafted To Major Pay Day: Fred VanVleet Signs A Huge New Contract

Nov 22, 2020

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.

Gordon Hayward Turned Down $34.2 Million And It Was A Great Financial Move

Gordon Hayward Turned Down $34.2 Million And It Was A Great Financial Move

Nov 22, 2020

Gordon Hayward turned down a player option worth more than $34 million — and it's likely going to be a smart move.

Here's How Much Money Robinson Cano Will Lose After Being Suspended For An Entire Season

Here's How Much Money Robinson Cano Will Lose After Being Suspended For An Entire Season

Nov 22, 2020

Robinson Cano just received a second suspension for using a performance-enhancing drug. And it'll cost him a ton of money.

How De'Aaron Fox Can Earn An Additional $33 Million On His Huge Max Contract

How De'Aaron Fox Can Earn An Additional $33 Million On His Huge Max Contract

Nov 21, 2020

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.

How Fred VanVleet Went From Undrafted To The Most In-Demand Free Agent

How Fred VanVleet Went From Undrafted To The Most In-Demand Free Agent

Nov 20, 2020

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.

Dan Gilbert Is One Of The World's Richest People — So Why Are Cleveland Taxpayers Funding His Stadium?

Dan Gilbert Is One Of The World's Richest People — So Why Are Cleveland Taxpayers Funding His Stadium?

Nov 20, 2020

Dan Gilbert is one of the two richest sports owners in North America. Yet he's still getting financial help from his city.

James Harden Just Turned Down A Record-Setting Contract Extension

James Harden Just Turned Down A Record-Setting Contract Extension

Nov 16, 2020

Here's why James Harden turning down the Rockets' enormous contract extension might be the best move for both parties.

Charles Barkley Pledges A Million Dollars To Tuskegee University

Charles Barkley Pledges A Million Dollars To Tuskegee University

Nov 14, 2020

Charles Barkley has pledged a huge gift to Tuskegee University, a historically black college and university (HBCU) near his hometown.

Want To Snag A Collection Of Air Jordans? Now's Your Chance

Want To Snag A Collection Of Air Jordans? Now's Your Chance

Nov 6, 2020

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.

Qualtrics CEO Ryan Smith Is Buying A Majority Stake In The Utah Jazz

Qualtrics CEO Ryan Smith Is Buying A Majority Stake In The Utah Jazz

Nov 5, 2020

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.

More Than Half Of Antonio Brown's New Contract Is Incentive-Based

More Than Half Of Antonio Brown's New Contract Is Incentive-Based

Oct 31, 2020

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.

Here's How Mookie Betts Can Save Millions Of Dollars In Taxes

Here's How Mookie Betts Can Save Millions Of Dollars In Taxes

Oct 28, 2020

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Mookie Betts signed a huge contract this summer. Here's how he can save millions on his taxes.

Michael Jordan Just Opened Up A Second Hospital For Uninsured People

Michael Jordan Just Opened Up A Second Hospital For Uninsured People

Oct 27, 2020

Michael Jordan and Novant Health are teaming up to open a second clinic that will treat uninsured and underinsured patients.

Anthony Davis Can Make A Crazy Amount Of Money This Decade – Here's How

Anthony Davis Can Make A Crazy Amount Of Money This Decade – Here's How

Oct 23, 2020

Anthony Davis can opt out of his contract and become a free agent this offseason. Here's how he can maximize his potential earnings.