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The Five Most Underrated Free Agent Signings In The NBA
While the stars make the headlines, NBA games are often one thanks to key role players. These five guys changed teams this offseason, and they just might make a massive difference throughout the year.
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20 Years Ago This Week, John Elway Made The Worst Investment Mistake In Sports History
John Elway is a very wealthy man. But he could have been exponentially wealthier had he made a slightly better investment decision 20 years ago today.
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Who Was The First North American Athlete To Sign A Million-Dollar Contract?
Today, it's hard to believe a professional athlete could have a contract worth less than $1 million. But it didn't always used to be that way. Who was the first North American athlete to reach the $1 million mark?
CC Sabathia Was Two Innings Shy Of A $500k Bonus Last Night – But He Beaned A Batter Anyway
CC Sabathia was just two innings away from making an additional half a million dollars this year. But his fierce loyalty may end up costing him.
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Inside The Money Laundering Scheme Of A Former Sacramento Kings Executive
Jeff David spent a dozen years working in the NBA. For at least for some of that time, he was allegedly siphoning money from an NBA team's top sponsors in a sophisticated money laundering scheme.
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What Happens To A Player's Money If He Dies While Under Contract?
It's a bit morbid to think about, but sadly, it's a reality professional sports teams have to prepare for: What happens when a player dies while under contract?
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The Winner Of Tiger Woods And Phil Mickelson's Head-to-Head Match Will Make Nearly As Much As If He Won The FedEx Cup Playoffs
Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson are squaring off in a one-on-one match during Thanksgiving weekend. And the winner will make a ton of money
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Conor McGregor Has Signed A Reportedly Enormous Six-Fight Deal With The UFC
Conor McGregor will fight in at least six more UFC matches. And he'll earn A FORTUNE along the way!
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Auburn's Gus Malzahn Just Donated $2 Million To Help His Football Team
Gus Malzahn is putting his money where his mouth is to ensure his Auburn Tigers have the best practice facilities available.
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30-Year-Old NFL Player Abruptly Retired In The Middle Of A Game This Weekend – So What Happens To His Contract And Money?
Vontae Davis missed Week 1 and then abruptly retired at halftime of Buffalo's Week 2 game. But he's still going to make a ton of money.
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Floyd Mayweather And Manny Pacquiao Will Fight Again – Hoping For Another Enormous Payday
Here comes another insanely hyped and insanely profitable boxing match for Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao.
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Matthew Stafford Has Made An INSANE Amount Of Money Over The Past 13 Months
Matthew Stafford is the Lions' franchise leader in a ton of different statistical categories. Maybe it's no surprise, then, that they're paying him so much money.
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Matt Cassel Has Won Just 36 Games In His Career But Will Surpass $65 Million In Total Earnings This Year
Matt Cassel has not had a spectacularly impressive career. But he'll have earned a pretty solid amount of money by the time this season is halfway done.
Drew Brees' Multi-Million Jewelry Lawsuit Is Heating Up!
Drew Brees spent millions on a diamond – but believes his jeweler greatly overcharged him. And now, the two sides are battling it out in court.
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If He Continues Holding Out, Le'Veon Bell Will Lose Nearly $853,000 – Per Week
Le'Veon Bell was offered a franchise tag worth $14.5 million from the Pittsburgh Steelers. That's not enough for him, so he's willing to sit out for much of this season – and lose millions of dollars in the process.