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Caitlin Clark Is Looking To Bring An NWSL Team To Cincinnati
Caitlin Clark has done plenty of impressive things on the basketball court. Now, she's hoping to head to the soccer pitch, too.
Blake Snell Bet On Himself And Just Signed One Of The Largest Contracts Ever For A Lefty Pitcher
Blake Snell turned down a qualifying offer two years ago and opted out of his contract this offseason. Now, he's signing a huge new deal.
The Giants Just Released Daniel Jones—But Still Owe Him His Full $35.5 Million Salary
Last year, Daniel Jones inked a huge contract extension with the New York Giants. That worked out poorly for his team, but great for him.
Roki Sasaki Is A Japanese Pitcher Who's About To Give Up More Than A Quarter-Billion Dollars
Roki Sasaki wants to head over to an MLB team right now—and he's willing to forgo an enormous contract to do so.
Jayson Tatum Is Part Of A Potential $200 Million Bid For A New St. Louis WNBA Franchise
After a wildly successful WNBA season, Jayson Tatum is looking to help bring a new franchise to his hometown.
Jamal Mashburn Has Earned A TON Of Money Since His Retirement
It's one of the most common tales in sports: athletes going broke after they retire. How has Jamal Mashburn managed to avoid that same fate?
Russell Okung Converted Half His Salary To Bitcoin In 2020—It's Turned Into A Great Decision
The offensive tackle is a fan of cryptocurrency, and his belief in Bitcoin has given him an incredible return on investment.
Odell Beckham Jr. Gets The Last Laugh With Bitcoin Salary Conversion
Odell Beckham Jr. announced he was taking a previous salary in Bitcoin. He's playing the long game, but that looks like a brilliant move.
Mike Tyson's Biggest Career Paydays In The Ring
Mike Tyson is one of the most successful boxers of all-time, and it brought him in a ton of money throughout his career. Here's a look at his biggest paydays.
Juan Soto Is On Track To Sign One Of The Richest MLB Deals Ever
Juan Soto is coming off a disappointing World Series loss with the Yankees. Signing a potentially record-setting deal in free agency may help.
The Houston Rockets Just Gave Nearly $300 Million To Two Players—Will It Pay Off?
After a few lean years, the Houston Rockets are coming off a solid season. To keep the momentum going, they're investing in their young core.
Monty Williams Is Coaching A High School Basketball Team While The Pistons Still Pay Him MILLIONS
The Detroit Pistons fired Monty Williams this summer after a historically poor season. Yet, they'll still be paying him for quite a while.
Tony Bennett Signed An Extension Through The End Of The Decade—And Then Retired Four Months Later
Tony Bennett has long been a fixture on the sideline for Virginia men's basketball. So, why did he abruptly retire shortly before the season?
Why Did De'Aaron Fox Just Turn Down $165 Million?
The Sacramento Kings star got offered a max contract extension, but he's looking for an even better deal in the future.
Jets Linebacker Haason Reddick Has Lost Millions While Holding Out — And Also Allegedly Owes His Business Partner $1.6 Million
The Philadelphia Eagles traded Haason Reddick to the New York Jets in March. His problems have only gotten worse since then.