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Jaguars anger star player before crucial contract negotiations even get started
The linebacker, who played on his fifth-year option last season, is "not happy" that his GM spoke publicly about his future with consulting him.
Tom Thibodeau has rebuilt the Knicks — now he deserves an extension
Sooner rather than later, the Knicks’ best coach in two decades — the man most responsible from turning a franchise from rubble to respectability — deserves a contract extension.
Devils sign head coach Lindy Ruff to multi-year contract extension
On Wednesday, the New Jersey Devils announced that head coach Lindy Ruff has been signed to a multi-year contract extension. The Devils surprised the NHL in the 2022-23 season with...
Michael Jordan is the richest basketball player in history as his net worth climbs to $3.5 billion
Michael Jordan is the richest basketball player of all time with a fortune of $3.5 billion, according to Bloomberg, which calculated the NBA legend's net worth for the first time...
The reason this year’s Bobby Bonilla Day is quite fitting for Mets
Saturday marks the date for the annual $1.19 million check that the Mets pay Bobby Bonilla, a yearly reminder of his deferred payment schedule.
Dodgers re-sign ex-player for $0 – so he can keep his health insurance
The Dodgers are doing what they can to help former player Andrew Toles as he battles mental illness.
Aaron Judge finally revealed himself in Yankees' contract talks
It’s a bit shocking we really haven’t much of a clue about him even after a half-decade in the country’s alleged media capital.
UFC star signs fight contract in blood
Australian UFC star Jake Matthews has signed his fight agreement for UFC Auckland in BLOOD. It was announced yesterday that the 25-year-old will take on Norwegian Emil Meek in New...
Fantasy football: How much should you trust Melvin Gordon's backup?
A chaotic end to the preseason involved countless roster cuts, continued holdouts, some contract signings, and a confusing "running back carousel." Owners are scrambling to keep track of who to...
Fantasy football: Austin Ekeler's stock rises amid Melvin Gordon holdout
A week of preseason football would not be complete without contract holdouts, injuries, odd "Hard Knocks" quotes from Jon Gruden and, of course, helmet drama. Here are some of the...
Baseball's 10 richest free-agent contracts, topped by Manny Machado
It may not last very long since Bryce Harper could eclipse him at any moment, but for now Manny Machado is owner of the largest free-agent contract in MLB history...
Julio Jones ramps up contract standoff with Falcons
This is going to make Falcons fans nervous. Julio Jones won't be at Falcons training camp when it begins Thursday, holding out in hopes his contract is restructured. The star...
Patriots give Rob Gronkowski 5 million reasons to stay healthy
The New England Patriots’ busy offseason continued Tuesday, when they reportedly agreed to restructure star tight end Rob Gronkowski’s current contract, adding a number of incentives that could make him...
Contract that sent Babe Ruth to Yankees hits auction block
The contract that sent Babe Ruth from the Red Sox to the Yankees — sparking the "Curse of the Bambino" — has hit the auction block, along with his 1927...
Manny Ramirez's Japanese baseball contract includes unlimited sushi
Manny Ramirez hasn’t played professional baseball since 2014, but you’d never know it by looking at his new contract with Japan’s Shikoku Island League. The former MLB outfielder, who played...
Conor McGregor is not as rich as you think
Conor McGregor has certainly taken the UFC to another level. As outspoken out of the cage as he is skilled in it, McGregor, who is nicknamed “The Notorious,” has helped...
Cristiano Ronaldo signs '$1.25B' lifetime contract with Nike
Cristiano Ronaldo has agreed to a new lifetime contract with sports giant Nike that will earn him an astonishing $1.25 billion. Only a day after putting pen to paper on...
UFC is 'nice form of slavery': Star's legal fight gets nasty
On Monday, Georges St-Pierre declared war on the UFC, said he was a free agent and explained that his lawyer had torn up his contract with the fight promotion. On...
How pro athletes lose everything
You are barely out of your teens, and have been signed to a multiyear, multimillion-dollar contract by a pro team. You can expect another $20 million to $30 million in...
Bulls struggle with contract math as Anthony visits Rockets, Mavs
Sweet home, Chicago? Maybe not for Carmelo Anthony. With the Melopalooza set to hit Los Angeles on Friday, the Bulls’ position appears to be weakening. According to an NBA source,...