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This Ancient Greek Athlete Makes Michael Jordan and Floyd Mayweather Look Like Financial Chumps
There are plenty of wealthy athletes out there, but only one can claim the mantle of "richest ever." And in a surprising twist, he lived nearly 2,000 years ago.
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The Brooklyn Nets Are Committing Nearly $350 Million To Kevin Durant, Kyrie Irving, And DeAndre Jordan
The NBA free agency signing period has just begun, but after the massive haul of the Brooklyn Nets, can any team do better?
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The Golden State Warriors Will Owe More Than $200 Million In Taxes If They Sign Klay Thompson And Kevin Durant
The Golden State Warriors have made the NBA Finals five years in a row. And they're willing to do whatever it takes to win another championship – including paying a ton in luxury taxes.
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Damian Lillard Just Signed A Massive Extension, Including A Record-Setting Final Year
Damian Lillard isn't leaving Portland anytime soon. And his player option for the final year is worth more than any single-year salary in NBA history.
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Drew Brees Won His Lawsuit Against A Jeweler – Here's How Much He's Owed
Drew Brees sued a jeweler last fall, claiming the jeweler overcharged him by millions of dollars. The verdict is in: Brees is a winner. So how much will he make?
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Bol Bol Is Losing Out On Millions Of Dollars After Sliding In The NBA Draft
After being projected as a potential lottery pick, Bol Bol fell all the way to the 44th selection. Here's a look at how much money he'll be missing out on with his first contract.
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Here's Shaquille O'Neal's Financial Advice For The Latest NBA Draft Picks
Shaquille O'Neal played 19 seasons in the NBA, making plenty of money along the way. And he's got some financial advice for this year's incoming rookies.
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Even After His Injury, Kevin Durant Can Make An Extra $57 Million – Here's How
It was long thought that Kevin Durant would leave in free agency after this season. But his injury opened up new possibilities – including one where he could earn $57 million more.
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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?