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#football-transfers

Who is the most expensive footballer of all time?

Neymar holds the title of the most expensive footballer of all time, with a transfer fee of €222 million in 2017.

What has happened to Saudi Pro League's big spending?

The Saudi Pro League is experiencing a quieter transfer market due to economic conditions and strategic thinking in player acquisitions.

Who is the most expensive footballer of all time?

Neymar holds the title of the most expensive footballer of all time, with a transfer fee of €222 million in 2017.

What has happened to Saudi Pro League's big spending?

The Saudi Pro League is experiencing a quieter transfer market due to economic conditions and strategic thinking in player acquisitions.
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#baseball-contracts

What does that have to do with the price of beans?

Max Fried's $218 million contract raises questions about salary absurdity amid inflation and salary caps.

Ferocious, calm and deadly: why the Mets agreed to pay Juan Soto $765m

Juan Soto's contract signifies a historical shift in baseball's salary dynamics.
The Mets' acquisition of Soto may alter the competitive balance in the National League East.

What does that have to do with the price of beans?

Max Fried's $218 million contract raises questions about salary absurdity amid inflation and salary caps.

Ferocious, calm and deadly: why the Mets agreed to pay Juan Soto $765m

Juan Soto's contract signifies a historical shift in baseball's salary dynamics.
The Mets' acquisition of Soto may alter the competitive balance in the National League East.
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Warriors are more valuable than Lakers, Dodgers or Yankees, per new assessment

Warriors valued at $9.1 billion, leading NBA franchises and second in U.S. sports.
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Report: Warriors' value tops in NBA at $9.14B

The NBA's franchise values are led by the Warriors, Knicks, and Lakers, significantly outpacing other teams.

A bidding war in Las Vegas is creating the most expensive sports franchise in U.S. history

The bidding war for the NBA expansion team in Las Vegas is expected to be the most competitive and expensive in US sports history.

Report: The Wizards are worth $3.98 billion

The Washington Wizards are valued at $3.98 billion, below the NBA average.

Report: Warriors' value tops in NBA at $9.14B

The NBA's franchise values are led by the Warriors, Knicks, and Lakers, significantly outpacing other teams.

A bidding war in Las Vegas is creating the most expensive sports franchise in U.S. history

The bidding war for the NBA expansion team in Las Vegas is expected to be the most competitive and expensive in US sports history.

Report: The Wizards are worth $3.98 billion

The Washington Wizards are valued at $3.98 billion, below the NBA average.
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#baseball

'We're rewarding our incredibly passionate fans': Dodgers making no apologies for record spending, unprecedented deferred deals

The Dodgers' financial power has led to significant roster investments and renovations, igniting debate about fairness in baseball.

Why are MLB's free-agent contracts often beating projections this offseason?

Rising free-agent prices in baseball are pushing smaller-market teams toward trades for talent.

'We're rewarding our incredibly passionate fans': Dodgers making no apologies for record spending, unprecedented deferred deals

The Dodgers' financial power has led to significant roster investments and renovations, igniting debate about fairness in baseball.

Why are MLB's free-agent contracts often beating projections this offseason?

Rising free-agent prices in baseball are pushing smaller-market teams toward trades for talent.
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Juan Soto Got Super-Duper-Mega Paid | Defector

Ohtani's contract exemplifies unprecedented complexity and deferrals, setting it apart from typical free-agent deals.
Soto's relatively straightforward deal contrasts sharply with Ohtani's, reflecting different negotiation strategies.

Arsenal: New report reveals Gunners' major economic and social impact in London

Arsenal generated over £616 million for the UK economy in the 2022/23 season, demonstrating its significant local and national impact.
#endorsements

WNBA sponsorship deals are booming, but some players are getting left out. Here's why

The WNBA is experiencing financial growth, but some players, especially masculine-presenting and Black LGBTQ+ athletes, feel excluded from endorsement opportunities.

This Is How Much the Richest Pro Athletes Made in the '50s

The 1950s marked the beginning of significant wealth accumulation for professional athletes through contracts and endorsements.

WNBA sponsorship deals are booming, but some players are getting left out. Here's why

The WNBA is experiencing financial growth, but some players, especially masculine-presenting and Black LGBTQ+ athletes, feel excluded from endorsement opportunities.

This Is How Much the Richest Pro Athletes Made in the '50s

The 1950s marked the beginning of significant wealth accumulation for professional athletes through contracts and endorsements.
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A Major (League) Undertaking

The Portland Diamond Project is progressing toward securing a MLB team with plans for a new stadium at Zidell Yards.

Projecting MLB free agent contracts for Juan Soto, Corbin Burnes and other top players

Free agents are seeking higher contracts while teams desire flexibility. Current player performance trends are key to predicting MLB contract values.

Bayern Munich CEO Jan-Christian Dreesen excited with the new Club World Cup format

The Club World Cup 2025 will expand to 32 teams, transitioning to a Champions League-style format.
#nfl

What Has the Last Decade Done to NFL Stadium Beer Prices?

Beer prices at NFL games have surged over the last decade, with some teams seeing increases over 100%.
The Carolina Panthers experienced a massive 142% increase in beer prices from 2013 to 2023.

Costco Fans Will Be Shocked at this NFL Team's Hot Dog Price

Rising food and drink prices at NFL games significantly impact overall game day costs for fans, pushing some to reconsider eating at the stadium.

What Has the Last Decade Done to NFL Stadium Beer Prices?

Beer prices at NFL games have surged over the last decade, with some teams seeing increases over 100%.
The Carolina Panthers experienced a massive 142% increase in beer prices from 2013 to 2023.

Costco Fans Will Be Shocked at this NFL Team's Hot Dog Price

Rising food and drink prices at NFL games significantly impact overall game day costs for fans, pushing some to reconsider eating at the stadium.
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#womens-football

Women's transfer spending doubles to $6.8m

Women's football transfers achieved record highs in 2024 with nearly $6.8 million spent, doubling previous year's figures and reflecting rapid growth in the sport.

Ask your WSL transfer deadline day questions

Record spending of 5.18m on women's football transfers this summer reflects significant growth in investment and potential for future deals.

Women's transfer spending doubles to $6.8m

Women's football transfers achieved record highs in 2024 with nearly $6.8 million spent, doubling previous year's figures and reflecting rapid growth in the sport.

Ask your WSL transfer deadline day questions

Record spending of 5.18m on women's football transfers this summer reflects significant growth in investment and potential for future deals.
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U.S. Open ticket prices continue to climb

Despite rising costs, the U.S. Open remains a top sporting event, attracting record attendance and revenue.

These 1980s Athletes Cashed the Biggest Checks of the Decade

Athletes' salaries in the 1980s were significantly lower than today, reflecting a nascent sports marketing landscape.
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