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A Fan Placed A Huge Bet On The Lakers Just Before They Traded For Anthony Davis
The New Orleans Pelicans and Los Angeles Lakers made a massive trade that will send superstar Anthony Davis to L.A. – and one (perhaps lucky) bettor placed a bet just before it happened.
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Here Are The Six Highest-Paid Fighters Of The Past Year
Six fighters from the boxing and UFC worlds are among the top 100 highest-paid athletes. Here's a look at those six guys – and how much they made last year.
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Zion Williamson Is The Top Pick In The 2019 NBA Draft…How Much Money Will He Make?
It's official – Zion Williamson is the number one pick in this year's NBA Draft. And he's set to earn a ton of money. Here's how much he can potentially make.
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John Calipari Is Now The Highest-Paid Coach In College Sports – Here's How Much He'll Make
John Calipari's 10-year deal will pay him more than any other college head coach – in any sport.
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After Kawhi Leonard Signed A $94 Million Contract, He Continued Driving A 20-Year-Old Car
Kawhi Leonard signed a five-year deal worth nearly $100 million in 2015. Yet he chose not to upgrade the car he was driving since high school.
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Kawhi Leonard Accomplished Something No NBA Player Has Ever Done Before
Kawhi Leonard just accomplished something no NBA player ever has – and he's going to get millions of dollars when free agency starts at the end of June. It's been a pretty good month!
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Carson Wentz Just Signed A Record-Setting Contract To Stay In Philadelphia
Carson Wentz just signed a contract with the most guaranteed money in NFL history. How much is it worth?
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The Incredible Rise of Heavyweight Champion Andy Ruiz Jr.
Andy Ruiz Jr. recorded one of the biggest upsets in boxing history when he knocked out Anthony Joshua. It's just the latest accomplishment in a career full of magical moments.
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Kawhi Leonard Is Suing Nike For Using His Klaw Logo
In the midst of a grueling NBA Finals, Kawhi Leonard has another opponent to face: Nike, which he alleges used his famous "Klaw" logo without his permission.
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The Warriors Fan That Shoved Kyle Lowry Is A Part Owner Of The Team – And He Just Got A Major Punishment
The most talked about moment of Game 3 of the NBA Finals has taken a turn: the fan that shoved Kyle Lowry owns part of the Warriors – and the NBA just punished him severely.
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Former Cleveland Browns And Aston Villa Owner Randy Lerner Just Made $38 Million From A Team He No Longer Owns
Randy Lerner no longer owns Aston Villa, but the club just helped him make a huge amount of money.
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Liverpool Just Won The European Cup – Which Means LeBron James Just Got Wealthier
Liverpool F.C. took home its sixth UEFA Champions League cup today – and that's good news for LeBron James. Here's why.
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How Much Did Babe Ruth Make Per Year At The Peak Of His Career, In Salary And Endorsements?
Babe Ruth had one of the most impressive single-season performances during the Yankees' powerhouse 1927 season. Between salary and endorsements, how much did Ruth earn that year?
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How Long Did It Take Tiger Woods To Earn $100 Million?
Even after going more than a decade between winning majors, Tiger Woods has still made a ton of money throughout his career. How quickly did he make $100 million?
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Who Is Raptors Superfan Nav Bhatia And How'd He Earn His Fortune?
If you've ever watched a Toronto Raptors home game, you've likely caught a glimpse of Nav Bhatia, the team's official Super Fan. Here's how he made his millions.