Utah State fires football coach Blake Anderson for ‘significant’ contract violations
Utah State University fired football coach Blake Anderson on Thursday, citing “material breaches of contractual obligations.” Anderson’s firing comes more than two weeks after the university informed him of its plans to terminate his contract because his actions in spring 2023 violated “both his employment contract and university policies.” The university said it conducted an […]
Jalen Brunson’s contract sacrifice ‘messed up the game’: Ex-Knick
One former Knicks player believes Jalen Brunson’s contractual sacrifices “messed up” the NBA. Dennis Scott, a 10-year NBA veteran who made a 15-game pit stop with New York during the 1998-99 season, praised Brunson’s selflessness in giving up more than $100 million following a $156.5 million contract extension but warned of the consequences. “I ran […]
Caleb Williams ends Bears contract saga with $39 million rookie deal
Caleb Williams has finally put to rest any doubts he may have had at the start of his time with the Bears. The quarterback, the No. 1 pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, finally signed his rookie contract on Tuesday, a four-year, $39 million deal with $25.5 million guaranteed. From ESPN. The contract includes a […]
Yankees’ Juan Soto eyeing long-term stability with next contract
ARLINGTON, Texas — Juan Soto won’t be able to avoid questions about his impending free agency wherever he goes, and the All-Star Game allowed for yet another attempt to dig up clues about his future. The Yankees superstar spent his first four and a half years with the Nationals, then played a year and a […]
Matthew Judon’s ‘villain’ response to Patriots contract report
Matthew Judon has no interest in playing the bad guy. The NFL veteran, known for his playful comments on social media, recently posted a cryptic message that sparked speculation about his future with the Patriots. However, on Saturday he denied these rumors via X. “Before you guys start blaming me, I never said that. Please […]
Tyreek Hill defends Tua Tagovailoa amid Dolphins contract dispute
Tyreek Hill wanted Tua Tagovailoa to hand him big money, helping the quarterback out when he was plagued by contract issues. Hill, a guest on ESPN’s “SportsCenter” on Friday, explained that he doesn’t understand why anyone doesn’t think Tagovailoa deserves to sign a contract extension with the Dolphins and become one of the highest-paid point […]
Tee Higgins, Bengals won’t come to contract extension by deadline
The contract dispute between Tee Higgins and the Bengals ended without an agreement. NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport said Sunday: The contract will not be resolved this offseason.That means no extension will be given by the July 15 deadline and Higgins will play under the franchise tag until September. Tee Higgins is scheduled to play under […]
Nets reveal lofty goals for Nic Claxton after $97 million contract
LAS VEGAS — As the Nets move away from their star player and pivot toward a rebuilding process, discovering and developing homegrown talent will become even more important. That’s why keeping Nic Claxton this summer wasn’t just important, it was essential. The Nets are banking on the 25-year-old Claxton as not only a key starter […]
Jalen Brunson posts message to Knicks fans after $113M contract gift
Jalen Brunson’s message to Knicks fans is simple. Brunson has $113 million in cash on hand after signing a four-year, $156.5 million contract extension rather than waiting until next summer to sign a max contract. Posted a Statue of Liberty emoji on X account Friday night. There was already a lot of love between Brunson […]
How Jalen Brunson’s $156.5M contract works — and why it’s such a gift to the Knicks
Modern-day superstar athletes are known for obtaining the richest contracts possible that their respective sports have ever seen. But that’s the exact opposite of what Knicks MVP candidate Jalen Brunson chose to do. On Friday, the Knicks announced a contract extension with Brunson that is reportedly worth $156.5 million per year over four years, beginning […]