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Mayweather And McGregor Are One Step Closer To Fighting
Is it possible that we're nearing the end of the Mayweather-McGregor saga? Could there really be a fight? Well, Mayweather seems to think so!
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There Are 10 Agents In The NBA Who Represent More Than $1.5 Billion In Player Salaries
More than half of the salaries in the NBA are in the hands of these 10 agents. Who are some of their highest-profile clients?
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Seven Players–And One Coach–Who Have Been Paid To Go Away
Most of the time, a team will pay a player or coach because it's hoping for a contribution on the field or court. Occasionally, though, a player or coach is so unwanted that the team will actually pay to have them go away. Here's a look at some of those guys.
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Baltimore Ravens Safety Matt Elam Arrested On Drug Charges
Baltimore Ravens safety Matt Elam is in some serious trouble after being charged with drug possession this past weekend.
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This Might Be The Biggest Bet In Boxing History
Two boxers appeared on a talk show to promote a May fight in Las Vegas. They went a little overboard, though, and made a HUGE bet.
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DeMarcus Cousins Was Traded Because The Kings Felt He Wasn't Worth The Headache
After DeMarcus Cousins had two more incidents in February, the Kings brass finally decided they had had enough. How much money did they save by trading Cousins away?
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The $435 Million Powerball Ticket Was Sold In Indiana
One Indiana resident just got a whole lot richer this past Wednesday.
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DeMarcus Cousins Might Personally Lose $30 MILLION Thanks To This Confusing Trade
DeMarcus Cousins has played his whole career in Sacramento, only to be abruptly traded to the Pelicans during the All-Star Game. We dive into why this actually makes sense for both teams.
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One Major League Baseball Player Has Made More Than $3 Million In His Career… And He's Also An Uber Driver
You'd think most major leaguers don't need to pick up a second job. But for Tampa Bay's Nick Franklin, he spends his offseasons working.
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The Value Of The Golden State Warriors Has Increased Exponentially In A Short Amount Of Time
The Golden State Warriors haven't just been money on the court; they've been cashing in off the court as well.
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The Yankees Are Paying Alex Rodriguez More Than $100,000 Per Day Not To Play… So They Invited Him To Spring Training
A-Rod is making a lot of money this year… but he's not going to play a single game for the New York Yankees.
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Esports Will Be A $1.5 Billion Industry By 2020
Esports is growing in popularity, and it isn't going away anytime soon. Check out how big it's going to get!
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Lance Armstrong Will Stand Trial In $100 Million Government Lawsuit
Lance Armstrong has taken a lot of financial hits since admitting to doping, but the worst may be yet to come for the disgraced cyclist.
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Floyd Mayweather Dispels Rumors Of A Fight Agreement With Conor McGregor
Floyd Mayweather put an end to rumors that he and Conor McGregor had come to terms on an agreement for their highly anticipated potential superfight.
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Tom Brady Is Already Planning For Life After The NFL
Tom Brady has had a very impressive NFL career, but he knows it won't last forever. How is he planning for life after football?