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Western Kentucky's Big Red Mascot Is Part Of A $250 Million Lawsuit
An Italian media company has stolen the concept for its spokescreature from the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers, the highest court in Italy ruled.
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Former Baseball Player Steve Finley Has Made A Second Career As A Financial Adviser
Steve Finley had a long, productive career in the major leagues. Now, he's helping make sure younger athletes don't quickly blow through their first paychecks.
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Arizona Cardinals Tight End Jermaine Gresham Paid So A Student Could Make Her Flight
Picture this: you're at an airport, unable to board your flight because your credit card was declined. Then an NFL player comes to help you out.
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Magic Johnson's Rise From NBA Star To $600 Million Business Tycoon
Magic Johnson is one of the best point guards to ever play basketball. But his business success might be even more impressive.
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Russell Wilson And Ciara Are Trying To Bring A Baseball Team To Portland
Russell Wilson and Ciara are teaming up with a Portland venture aiming to bring another baseball team to the Pacific Northwest.
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Anthony Davis Is Set To Sign The Largest Contract In NBA History
Anthony Davis's monster season came to an end in the second round of the playoffs. But if things break right, he could sign a deal that's worth more than any other the NBA has ever seen.
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The Amazing Story Of How Brad Stevens Went From Making $18,000 A Year To The NBA Finals
A look at how Brad Stevens went from unpaid volunteer college assistant to one of the top coaches in the NBA.
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Shaq Used A Piece Of Paper To Show Young People How To Effectively Manage Their Money
Shaq explains how young people can get ahead and start saving for retirement now.
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Klay Thompson Might Take A Hugely Discounted Contract To Hold The Warriors Dynasty Together
Klay Thompson is in talks to take a hugely discounted contract – and it could keep the Warriors dynasty together for years to come.
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Kwame Brown Is Suing His Financial Advisors For Taking Nearly Half Of His Net Career Earnings
Kwame Brown made about $35 million over his career after taxes and fees. Now, he's claiming that his financial advisors stole nearly half of his earnings.
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Hedge Fund Billionaire David Tepper Is Purchasing The Carolina Panthers For $2.2 Billion – Will Be The Second Richest NFL Owner
David Tepper has emerged as the frontrunner to buy the Carolina Panthers. It would make him the second-wealthiest owner in the NFL.
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Matt Ryan Is The First Football Player To Make $30 Million In A Year – Who Was The First Athlete To Do So?
Matt Ryan will make more this upcoming season than any NFL player ever has in a single year. He joins an exclusive club of players who have made at least $30 million in one season.
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The France Family Is Looking To Sell NASCAR – And It's A Terrible Time For A Sale
NASCAR's owners are looking to sell, but the racing series has been in tremendous decline over the past decade.
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The Steelers Did Something Really Cool For Injured Linebacker Ryan Shazier
Ryan Shazier won't play during the 2018 season. But the Steelers still did something that'll make this year extra memorable for him.
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LeBron's Investment In Liverpool Soccer Team Is CRUSHING
LeBron James is already the best businessman in the NBA. One of his investments could potentially rise even further in the next few weeks.