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DeMarcus Lawrence's New Deal Includes More Year One Money Than Any Non-Quarterback Ever

DeMarcus Lawrence's New Deal Includes More Year One Money Than Any Non-Quarterback Ever

Apr 12, 2019

DeMarcus Lawrence is now among the highest-paid defensive players in the league – and he's making more in the first year of his contract than any non-quarterback ever has.
Ronald Acuna Just Became The Youngest Player To Sign A $100 Million Contract

Ronald Acuna Just Became The Youngest Player To Sign A $100 Million Contract

Apr 10, 2019

Ronald Acuna just became the youngest player to sign a nine-figure contract. How long will he stay with the Braves?
Conor McGregor Is Challenging Mark Wahlberg To A Fight Over His UFC Shares

Conor McGregor Is Challenging Mark Wahlberg To A Fight Over His UFC Shares

Apr 9, 2019

Conor McGregor is challenging Mark Wahlberg to a fight. The prize? The actor's shares in UFC.
John Calipari Has Signed A Lifetime Deal With Kentucky

John Calipari Has Signed A Lifetime Deal With Kentucky

Apr 8, 2019

John Calipari and Kentucky have agreed to a lifetime deal. How much is the head coach making at the school?
How Much Is Tony Romo Worth To CBS?

How Much Is Tony Romo Worth To CBS?

Apr 4, 2019

Tony Romo has one year left on his broadcasting deal with CBS. How much is the company paying him – and how much will they have to give up to keep him?
Mike Trout Signed A Record-Setting Deal, But Floyd Mayweather Still Has Him Beat For Largest Sports Contract Ever

Mike Trout Signed A Record-Setting Deal, But Floyd Mayweather Still Has Him Beat For Largest Sports Contract Ever

Apr 1, 2019

Mike Trout's $430 million contract extension is rightfully being called a record-setting deal. But as far as total earnings from just one contract – Floyd Mayweather holds that crown.
Justin Verlander Signed A Record Deal To Stay With The Astros

Justin Verlander Signed A Record Deal To Stay With The Astros

Mar 31, 2019

Justin Verlander has only spent a season-and-a-half in Houston, but the Astros have been so impressed that they gave him a record-setting deal. Here's how much it's worth.
What Would You Do If You Signed A Life-Changing Contract? Here's How Packers LB Za'Darius Smith Handled It

What Would You Do If You Signed A Life-Changing Contract? Here's How Packers LB Za'Darius Smith Handled It

Mar 30, 2019

Packers linebacker Za'Darius Smith just signed a massive, life-changing contract. How would you react to hearing the news that you received a similarly impressive deal?
Conor McGregor Supposedly Retires From MMA/UFC – Is He Rich Enough To Never Fight Again?

Conor McGregor Supposedly Retires From MMA/UFC – Is He Rich Enough To Never Fight Again?

Mar 26, 2019

In a surprise move, Conor McGregor announced late last night that he is retiring from MMA fighting. What is Conor McGregor's net worth and career earnings?
Rob Gronkowski Retires From The NFL – And He Never Spent A Dime Of His $60 Million Career Earnings

Rob Gronkowski Retires From The NFL – And He Never Spent A Dime Of His $60 Million Career Earnings

Mar 24, 2019

Rob Gronkowski retires after 9 impressive seasons in the NFL. Perhaps more impressively, he retires without spending a dime of his $60 million NFL career earnings!
Which NCAA Tournament Head Coaches Make The Most Money?

Which NCAA Tournament Head Coaches Make The Most Money?

Mar 22, 2019

Which of the March Madness coaches are making mad money?
Despite His Injury, Going To College Helped Zion Williamson Earn Millions Of Dollars

Despite His Injury, Going To College Helped Zion Williamson Earn Millions Of Dollars

Mar 21, 2019

Zion Williamson missed a handful of games due to injury this year, but in the long run, going to Duke was perhaps the best move he could have made.
Landon Collins Will Make More Per Year Than Any Safety Ever – And It's A Great Deal For The Redskins

Landon Collins Will Make More Per Year Than Any Safety Ever – And It's A Great Deal For The Redskins

Mar 20, 2019

Washington signed Landon Collins to the most expensive per-season contract a safety has ever received, at least on paper. But a deeper dive reveals a very reasonable deal for one of the best in the game.
Mike Trout Just Signed The Biggest Contract In Sports History

Mike Trout Just Signed The Biggest Contract In Sports History

Mar 19, 2019

Mike Trout just signed the largest deal in sports history. How much will he make in total and on a per year basis?
The Jaguars Paid Nick Foles A Lot Of Money To Sign Him–But Did They Need To?

The Jaguars Paid Nick Foles A Lot Of Money To Sign Him–But Did They Need To?

Mar 18, 2019

Nick Foles is headed to Jacksonville to be the starting quarterback for the Jaguars. But did his new team overpay to acquire him?