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A Former Eagles Player Just Made 4 Times His NFL Earnings With A Single Lawsuit Victory

A Former Eagles Player Just Made 4 Times His NFL Earnings With A Single Lawsuit Victory

Feb 23, 2023

Chris Maragos played nine seasons in the NFL for multiple teams. But he's never had a payday like this before.

Chad Johnson's Secret Frugality Helped Him Save Most Of His Post-Tax $48 Million NFL Earnings

Chad Johnson's Secret Frugality Helped Him Save Most Of His Post-Tax $48 Million NFL Earnings

Feb 22, 2023

Chad Johnson was one of the flashiest players in the NFL. Yet his off-field spending habits are cool and collected.

Vince McMahon And His Family Will Score A Huge Payday If The WWE Gets Sold

Vince McMahon And His Family Will Score A Huge Payday If The WWE Gets Sold

Feb 21, 2023

Vince McMahon has led WWE for over 40 years. He's finally parting ways with the wrestling company — and will earn billions in doing so.

Inside The Wild Lawsuits Between Brett Favre, Pat McAfee, And Shannon Sharpe

Inside The Wild Lawsuits Between Brett Favre, Pat McAfee, And Shannon Sharpe

Feb 17, 2023

The state of Mississippi sued Brett Favre last year for allegedly misusing federal funds. Now, Favre is fighting back with lawsuits of his own.

With His Second Super Bowl Win Patrick Mahomes Is On Pace To Become The Wealthiest Quarterback In The NFL

With His Second Super Bowl Win Patrick Mahomes Is On Pace To Become The Wealthiest Quarterback In The NFL

Feb 15, 2023

Patrick Mahomes now has two Super Bowl titles under his belt. And he's about to have a lot more money in his pockets.

If Derek Carr Can Hold Out A Few More Hours, The Raiders Will Be Forced To Pay Him $40 Million

If Derek Carr Can Hold Out A Few More Hours, The Raiders Will Be Forced To Pay Him $40 Million

Feb 13, 2023

The Las Vegas Raiders benched Derek Carr at the end of last season. Now, their quarterback wants out — on his terms.

The Phoenix Suns Just Sold For A Record Amount To A Former NCAA Walk-On

The Phoenix Suns Just Sold For A Record Amount To A Former NCAA Walk-On

Feb 10, 2023

The NBA has approved the sale of the Suns and Mercury to Mat Ishbia — how much will the new owner be paying?

Super Bowl-Bound Jalen Hurts Is The 35th-Highest-Paid QB In The NFL

Super Bowl-Bound Jalen Hurts Is The 35th-Highest-Paid QB In The NFL

Feb 7, 2023

Jalen Hurts is in the Super Bowl but still on his rookie deal — which means he's among the lowest-paid quarterbacks in the NFL.

How Kobe Bryant Turned One Sip Of A New Drink Into $400 Million

How Kobe Bryant Turned One Sip Of A New Drink Into $400 Million

Feb 6, 2023

With just one deal, Kobe Bryant just posthumously made more than he ever did from either salary or endorsements during his NBA career.

Tyler Huntley Only Threw Two Touchdowns This Year… And Is Going To The Pro Bowl!

Tyler Huntley Only Threw Two Touchdowns This Year… And Is Going To The Pro Bowl!

Feb 3, 2023

Tyler Huntley threw more interceptions than touchdowns and fell shy of 700 yards…so how did he make the Pro Bowl roster?

Chad Henne Has Made Nearly $40 Million Largely As A Career NFL Backup QB

Chad Henne Has Made Nearly $40 Million Largely As A Career NFL Backup QB

Jan 27, 2023

Chad Henne led a crucial drive for the Kansas City Chiefs in the playoffs. But he's spent far more time holding a clipboard on the sidelines.

Usain Bolt Claims $12 Million Vanished From One Of His Investment Accounts

Usain Bolt Claims $12 Million Vanished From One Of His Investment Accounts

Jan 23, 2023

Usain Bolt is the highest-earning sprinter of all-time. Yet thanks to one investment firm, he just lost a lot of cash.

Nolan Arenado Is Giving Up $150 Million To Stay In St. Louis

Nolan Arenado Is Giving Up $150 Million To Stay In St. Louis

Jan 19, 2023

After nearly winning the NL MVP, Nolan Arenado could have had his pick of massive contracts. So why is he staying in St. Louis?

The Highest-Paid Millionaire College Athlete Isn't A Star Quarterback… It's 5-Foot-6 LSU Gymnast Named Olivia Dunne

The Highest-Paid Millionaire College Athlete Isn't A Star Quarterback… It's 5-Foot-6 LSU Gymnast Named Olivia Dunne

Jan 18, 2023

Name, image, and likeness deals have proven lucrative for plenty of athletes. But no one has conquered them quite like Olivia Dunne.

The Dodgers May Pay Trevor Bauer $20+ Million To Play AGAINST Them This Season

The Dodgers May Pay Trevor Bauer $20+ Million To Play AGAINST Them This Season

Jan 12, 2023

Trevor Bauer hasn't pitched since the summer of 2021, but the Dodgers are about to owe him a ton of money to play elsewhere.

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How Diego Simeone Became The Highest-Paid Coach In Sports History

How Diego Simeone Became The Highest-Paid Coach In Sports History

Oct 2, 2020
Diego Simeone is by far the highest-paid coach in all of pro sports. Here's a look at how he's gotten to that position.
How Much Money Would Giannis Antetokounmpo Give Up By Leaving The Bucks?

How Much Money Would Giannis Antetokounmpo Give Up By Leaving The Bucks?

Sep 29, 2020
Giannis Antetokounmpo isn't a free agent until next offseason, but there's already plenty of buzz about where he'll end up. If he leaves Milwaukee, he'll leave a ton of money on the table.
The 25 Richest Athletes In The World 2020

The 25 Richest Athletes In The World 2020

Apr 13, 2020
Who is the richest athlete in the world? Which athletes are billionaires? Floyd Mayweather, Michael Jordan, Michael Schumacher and Tiger Woods have each earned well over $1 billion in their careers. But is that enough to make one of them the richest of all?
Love Him Or Hate Him, Barstool Founder Dave Portnoy Is Now Worth $100 Million

Love Him Or Hate Him, Barstool Founder Dave Portnoy Is Now Worth $100 Million

Jan 29, 2020
Barstool founder Dave Portnoy has a lot of haters. And those haters are going to lose their minds today...
After Blowing Through $80 Million, Terrell Owens Has Financial Advice For Other Players

After Blowing Through $80 Million, Terrell Owens Has Financial Advice For Other Players

Jan 16, 2018
Terrell Owens has lost almost all of his money from his playing days. Now, he's offering advice to make sure others don't fall down the same path.
The Tragic Downfall Of The NBA's Delonte West

The Tragic Downfall Of The NBA's Delonte West

Jan 20, 2020
The NBA's Delonte West spent half of his career playing with an undiagnosed mental illness, running through money faster than he could make it, and marking his days and nights with episodes of mania and depression. Delonte West is bipolar.
Cody Bellinger's New Contract Will Pay Him More Than 19 Times What He Made In 2019

Cody Bellinger's New Contract Will Pay Him More Than 19 Times What He Made In 2019

Jan 16, 2020
Fresh off a National League MVP award, Cody Bellinger just get a big new contract from the Los Angeles Dodgers. Here's how much he'll make in 2020.
Ozzie Silna, One Of The Brothers Who Made $800 Million Off The Best Business Deal Of All Time, Dies At 83

Ozzie Silna, One Of The Brothers Who Made $800 Million Off The Best Business Deal Of All Time, Dies At 83

Apr 28, 2016
40 years ago, Ozzie and Daniel Silna lucked into what eventually became the best sports business deal of all time, netting them $800 million. Ozzie just died at the age of 83.
Dez Bryant Is Being Sued For Leaving A Rental Home In Disgusting Condition

Dez Bryant Is Being Sued For Leaving A Rental Home In Disgusting Condition

Jun 29, 2016
In the latest story of an athlete leaving a rental home in less than stellar shape, Cowboys receiver Dez Bryant is being sued for wreaking havoc on a property he lived in for less than two years.
Sam Bradford Has Made More Than A Million Dollars For Every Touchdown He's Thrown In The NFL

Sam Bradford Has Made More Than A Million Dollars For Every Touchdown He's Thrown In The NFL

Mar 19, 2018
Sam Bradford has made a ton of money in the NFL... but it hasn't necessarily translated to success on the field.