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Check Out The Huge Profit Mikhail Prokhorov Made From Selling The Brooklyn Nets
Mikhail Prokhorov bought the Nets ten years ago at what looks like a bargain price now. Here's how much he'll profit from selling the team this month.
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Chandler Catanzaro Abruptly Retired From The Jets – Here's How Much Money He's Giving Up
Chandler Catanzaro was all set to be the kicker for the New York Jets, but then he retired less than a month before the regular season. Here's how much he's leaving on the table.
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Dak Prescott Just Turned Down $30 Million From The Dallas Cowboys – Is That Crazy Or A Smart Move?
Dak Prescott just turned down a deal from the Dallas Cowboys that would have paid him $30 million annually. Here's why that might end up being a savvy move.
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How One Simple Negotiation Trick From 1999 Is About To Make Mario Lemieux Filthy Rich
Back in 1999, Mario Lemieux became a part owner of the Pittsburgh Penguins. And it all boils down to a simple, yet brilliant, negotiation trick…
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Tom Brady Agrees To A New Contract Extension – Here's How Much He'll Make
Tom Brady and the New England Patriots are entering their third decade together. Here's how much the quarterback has made over the course of his career.
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The Saints Are Paying Michael Thomas A Record-Setting Amount To Keep Him In New Orleans
Michael Thomas will make just a little over a million dollars this season. But when his new contract kicks in next year, he'll be seeing plenty of dollar signs.
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Conor McGregor Has Only Fought Once In The Past Year, Yet He's Still One Of The Highest-Earners Of 2019
Conor McGregor hasn't spent much time in the ring over the past 12 months. But don't be fooled – he's been doing plenty of work to help build up his brand.
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Derrick Morgan Retired From The NFL To Open Up An Opportunity Zone Fund And Help Change The World
Derrick Morgan spent nearly a decade in the NFL. But now, he's focusing his efforts on helping build out neighborhoods in several cities throughout the country.
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Why Bradley Beal Would Be Smart To Turn Down A $111 Million Contract Extension
The Washington Wizards said they're going to offer Bradley Beal a three-year max contract worth $111 million. Here's why Beal would be smart to turn that deal down.
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Former NBA Player Chuck Person Was Deeply In Debt When He Got Involved In The NCAA Bribery Scheme
Chuck Person was one of the coaches involved in an NCAA scandal. As it turns out, he may have done so because he was in dire need of money.
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Zion Williamson Just Signed The Largest Annual Shoe Deal For A Rookie – Here's How Much He'll Make
With the No. 1 pick comes…the largest annual shoe deal ever for a rookie. Here's how much Zion Williamson is going to make.
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The Ultimate Trust – How Tobias Harris Made An Extra $100 Million By Betting On Himself
Tobias Harris turned down a pretty sizable contract extension last summer – and it paid off in a big way. Here's why Harris decided to bet on himself.
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Were The Sixers Smart To Offer $170 Million To A Player Who's Never Made A Three-Pointer In The NBA?
The Sixers have been making moves this offseason. The latest one? Paying Ben Simmons a huge amount of money. Will he be worth the investment?
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Alex Rodriguez Is Investing Big In New York Real Estate
Alex Rodriguez recently got his first taste of real estate investing in New York City. And now, he wants a larger piece of the Big Apple.
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Kawhi Leonard Is Giving Up $39 Million – And It's A Brilliant Move
Kawhi Leonard didn't sign a four-year max deal with the Los Angeles Clippers. Here's why that might turn out to be a really smart move in the long run.