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Billion-Dollar Ballers: Two New Athletes Hit $1 Billion In Career Earnings

Hank Tucker, Forbes Staff

Sun, October 25, 2026 at 10:30 AM UTC·

Ballon d’Or Debate Shows Cristiano Ronaldo’s Lasting Star Power

Cristiano Ronaldo's strong brand perception could be a factor in swaying Ballon d'Or voters to pick him one more time. The post Ballon d’Or Debate Shows Cristiano Ronaldo’s Lasting Star Power appeared first on HEAVY.

Phil Mickelson’s 2026 Millions Revealed as LIV Golf Star Earns Big Despite Just One Appearance

When LIV Golf filed for bankruptcy in September, most of the attention went to who was owed money. Jon Rahm, Bryson DeChambeau, Dustin Johnson, and others turned up on the creditors’ list with millions in unpaid claims.

Report: Dustin Johnson part of group looking to negotiate unpaid LIV contracts with PIF

The report says that the group claims it’s owed more than $100 in payments and is looking for what essentially would be “severance deals.”

LIV Golf Stars Band Together With Demand for PIF: Claims Top $100 Million

More than 10 LIV Golf players, led by two-time major champion Dustin Johnson, are teaming up to negotiate with Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF) over unpaid contracts, The Athletic’s Gabby Herzig reports. Their claims total more than $100 million. Bubba Watson and Thomas Detry are also in the group. “The group’s public emergence comes […] The post LIV Golf Stars Band Together With Demand for PIF: Claims Top $100 Million appeared first on HEAVY.

‘$40M a Year for Bad Takes?’ ‘Being Loud Pays’ — Fans Roll Their Eyes As ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith Tops Tom Brady As Highest-Paid Name in Sports Media

When Tom Brady signed a 10-year, $375 million contract with Fox Sports to become its lead NFL analyst, he landed one of the biggest paydays in sports media history. So, you’d think he’d be sitting pretty at the top of the salary charts.

NBA Fans Stunned as Stephen A. Smith’s $40 Million Earnings Top Shaquille O’Neal and Charles Barkley’s Combined Salaries

Less than two years ago, Stephen A. Smith had just agreed to a five-year extension with ESPN that made him the network’s highest-paid personality, at about $20 million a year.

Report: Dustin Johnson-led group seeks severance payments from PIF after LIV bankruptcy

Dustin Johnson and other LIV golfers are seeking more than $100 million in severance payments from the Saudi PIF.

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Why (almost) every other NBA superstar wants to shoot like Warriors’ Stephen Curry

Ask the NBA’s biggest superstars which skill they would steal from a peer, and the answer keeps coming back to Stephen Curry. In a league video released Oct. 24 as part of its American Express NBA Tip-Off content, 19 players said they would take Curry’s shooting, the most votes for any skill named . The record book shows why. Curry, 38 and in his […] The post Why (almost) every other NBA superstar wants to shoot like Warriors’ Stephen Curry appeared first on ClutchPoints.

LIV Golf CEO Scott O'Neil Receives 'Massive' Bonus

As the future of the league is in doubt.

LIV CEO Scott O’Neil gets massive bonus amid bankruptcy

While LIV Golf is in bankruptcy proceedings, leaving vendors unpaid, player contracts ripped up, and dozens of people laid off, CEO Scott O’Neil is still making bank. The former Saudi golf league faces more uncertainty than ever as a deadline for player commitments approaches on Sunday, October 25, with only a few names publicly committing…

How much prize money Emma Raducanu has won in her tennis career since her US Open title in 2021

Emma Raducanu is one of tennis’ most famous faces, but this year, she has not been quite so visible. After all, despite arguably enjoying her...

Court Filings Uncover LIV Golf’s Multi-Million-Dollar Payouts to Greg Norman & More as Vendors Go Unpaid

Somewhere in LIV Golf’s bankruptcy paperwork is a debt of $13. 46 owed to FedEx.

LIV's latest court filings paint clearest picture of league's lavish spending

LIV Golf's most recent bankruptcy court filings are a reminder of just how much money it takes to run a flashy golf league.

As LIV Golf deadline nears, players are departing, demanding payment

As LIV Golf nears a deadline to continue, several players are already leaving.

LIV Golf paid $15 million to retain executives before filing for bankruptcy, court records show

6 million to retain seven of its executives, including $6.375 million to CEO Scott O'Neil, in the months between Saudi Arabia's sovereign wealth fund saying it was ending financial support and LIV filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy.

Bankruptcy Filing Reveals Phil Mickelson Massive LIV Golf Payout

Phil Mickelson has had a limited presence on the golf course in 2026, appearing in just one LIV Golf tournament. The six-time major champion played in South Africa in March before stepping away from competition because of a family health matter. His return to the sport remains uncertain. LIV Golf has filed for Chapter 11 […] The post Bankruptcy Filing Reveals Phil Mickelson Massive LIV Golf Payout appeared first on HEAVY.

LIV Golf Faces Player Exodus As Bankruptcy Deadline Hits Sunday

LIV Golf faces a critical deadline as Jon Rahm, Tyrrell Hatton and other stars depart, while bankruptcy filings expose millions in executive bonuses.

LIV Golf paid executives millions before bankruptcy, while players, vendors went unpaid

Greg Norman and CEO Scott O'Neil were among LIV Golf executives paid millions before its bankruptcy filing.

🎥 Ballon d'Or contenders: Kylian Mbappé's powers

Kylian Mbappé is among the favorites to win the next Ballon d'Or, and here's why.Mbappé has scored 58 goals in 60 matches for Real Madrid and France.He has also contributed 16 assists3He has been th...