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Insurance Policies For Athletes – Are They Actually Worth It?

Insurance Policies For Athletes – Are They Actually Worth It?

Mar 11, 2019

Zion Williamson has an insurance policy, should he drop out of the lottery. He's certainly not the first athlete to do it – but the policies are far more complicated than they seem at first glance.

Antonio Brown Is Now The Highest-Paid Receiver In The NFL (2019 Edition)

Antonio Brown Is Now The Highest-Paid Receiver In The NFL (2019 Edition)

Mar 10, 2019

After being traded to the Oakland Raiders, Antonio Brown is signing a new contract – one that will make him the highest-paid receiver in the entire NFL.

The Eagles Are Letting Nick Foles Enter Free Agency – How Much Money Can He Make?

The Eagles Are Letting Nick Foles Enter Free Agency – How Much Money Can He Make?

Mar 9, 2019

The Philadelphia Eagles aren't placing the franchise tag on Nick Foles, allowing him to become a free agent. How much should he expect to make on the open market?

Bryce Harper Will Be Earning Money For A Long Time…But Not Nearly As Long As Bobby Bonilla Will

Bryce Harper Will Be Earning Money For A Long Time…But Not Nearly As Long As Bobby Bonilla Will

Mar 7, 2019

Congratulations to Bryce Harper for signing a massive contract that should keep him financially set for the rest of his life. Still, it's not nearly as impressive as the deal Bobby Bonilla agreed to, 20 years ago.

The Rockies Are Paying Nolan Arenado More Per Year Than Any Other Position Player, Ever

The Rockies Are Paying Nolan Arenado More Per Year Than Any Other Position Player, Ever

Mar 5, 2019

The Colorado Rockies are looking for their first World Series title. To help accomplish that, they just gave their star third-baseman the biggest contract in franchise history.

Bryce Harper Signs The Most Expensive Contract In Major Pro Sports History

Bryce Harper Signs The Most Expensive Contract In Major Pro Sports History

Feb 28, 2019

Bryce Harper has finally decided on where he'll play next year – and for the dozen years after that. Along the way, he'll make more from one contract than any player ever has before him.

Manny Machado Is Getting A $300 Million Contract – Here's How He Could Have Gotten Even More

Manny Machado Is Getting A $300 Million Contract – Here's How He Could Have Gotten Even More

Feb 28, 2019

$300 million is plenty of money, which is what Manny Machado will get from the San Diego Padres. But if he had signed elsewhere, he could have made millions more. Just how much is he leaving on the table?

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Is Auctioning Off Some Of His Memorabilia – But Not Because He's Broke

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Is Auctioning Off Some Of His Memorabilia – But Not Because He's Broke

Feb 27, 2019

When an athlete puts their memorabilia up for auction, it often means they're in financial trouble. Kareem Abdul-Jabbar is donating his prized possessions for a much different reason.

Colin Kaepernick Wanted Nearly 89 Times More Than The Average AAF Salary To Play For The League

Colin Kaepernick Wanted Nearly 89 Times More Than The Average AAF Salary To Play For The League

Feb 26, 2019

The average player in the new AAF league makes a pretty modest salary. Colin Kaepernick wanted considerably more than that to join in the fun.

Dak Prescott Won't Give The Cowboys A Hometown Discount, And It's Thanks To Gisele Bundchen

Dak Prescott Won't Give The Cowboys A Hometown Discount, And It's Thanks To Gisele Bundchen

Feb 26, 2019

Dak Prescott is due an extension next offseason. But thanks to Gisele Bundchen and Tom Brady, Prescott isn't planning to offer the Cowboys a hometown discount.

Manny Machado Just Signed The Largest Free Agent Contract In North American Professional Sports History

Manny Machado Just Signed The Largest Free Agent Contract In North American Professional Sports History

Feb 19, 2019

Manny Machado, one of the hottest free agents this summer, has decided on where he'll sign. How much money will he make over the next decade?

Colin Kaepernick Reportedly Gets $60-$80 Million Settlement From The NFL

Colin Kaepernick Reportedly Gets $60-$80 Million Settlement From The NFL

Feb 18, 2019

Anonymous NFL sources have been quoted as putting the amount as between $60 million and $80 million, with some earlier rumors putting it at closer to $100 million.

Which NBA All-Star Team Is Worth More?

Which NBA All-Star Team Is Worth More?

Feb 15, 2019

The NBA All-Star lineup is set, which begs the question: which team is worth more? We take a look at the lineups of Team LeBron and Team Giannis and figure out who's earning more money.

The Knicks Are Paying Joakim Noah Nearly $38 Million To Not Play For Them, And Other Dead Money Contracts

The Knicks Are Paying Joakim Noah Nearly $38 Million To Not Play For Them, And Other Dead Money Contracts

Feb 13, 2019

Sometimes, an NBA team decides it needs to part ways with a player. But with guaranteed contracts, a team may end up paying millions to have a player not play for them. Here are some of our favorite dead money contracts in the league.

Kyler Murray Is Giving Up Nearly $4.5 Million To Play Football – And It's The Right Decision

Kyler Murray Is Giving Up Nearly $4.5 Million To Play Football – And It's The Right Decision

Feb 11, 2019

Kyler Murray is forfeiting most of his signing bonus and the contract he signed with the Oakland Athletics. But in just a few seasons, he could earn a lot more in the NFL.