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Rory McIlroy Wins The CJ CUP

Rory McIlroy Wins The CJ CUP

Rory McIlroy earns himself $1.89 million The CJ CUP in South Carolina

Scott Allen  |  October 24
49ers Acquire Christian McCaffrey

49ers Acquire Christian McCaffrey

Breaking down the facts & figures of Christian McCaffrey's trade from the Carolina Panthers to the San Francisco 49ers.

Michael Ginnitti  |  October 21
Final 2022 MLS Salaries Updated

Final 2022 MLS Salaries Updated

The final update of the 2022 MLS salaries have been posted and updated on Spotrac.

Scott Allen  |  October 19
The James Harden Pay Cut

The James Harden Pay Cut

Yes. James Harden took a pay cut to return to the Philadelphia 76ers this season. But is it a real pay reduction, or just the latest example of sports accounting at its best? Our full analysis

Michael Ginnitti  |  October 18
2022-23 NBA Opening Week Financials

2022-23 NBA Opening Week Financials

With the NBA regular season upon us, opening day rosters for all 30 teams are now available on Spotrac. We broke down some fun financial facts and figures for the new season here.

Michael Ginnitti  |  October 18
Cardinals Acquire WR Robbie Anderson

Cardinals Acquire WR Robbie Anderson

With the loss of Hollywood Brown, the Arizona Cardinals struck a deal to acquire WR Robbie Anderson from the Carolina Panthers for 2 draft picks. The financial breakdown:

Michael Ginnitti  |  October 17
Koepka Wins LIV Golf - Jeddah

Koepka Wins LIV Golf - Jeddah

Brooks Koepka wins a total of $4.75 million at Jeddah

Scott Allen  |  October 17
Bradley Wins ZOZO Championship

Bradley Wins ZOZO Championship

Keegan Bradley wins $1.98 million at the ZOZO Championship

Scott Allen  |  October 16
NBA Early Veteran Extension Deadline

NBA Early Veteran Extension Deadline

Keith Smith breaks down NBA players who are extension eligible through Monday Oct 17, 2022.

Keith Smith  |  October 14
Early NFL Trade Candidates

Early NFL Trade Candidates

As the November 1st NFL Trade Deadline approaches, we'll dive into names that may start to come into focus, including financial ramifications to move each at the deadline.

Michael Ginnitti  |  October 14
Next Contract Series: Pascal Siakam

Next Contract Series: Pascal Siakam

Keith Smith projects and breaks down Pascal Siakam's contract options.

Keith Smith  |  October 07
Deebo Samuel o29.5 Rush Yards

Deebo Samuel o29.5 Rush Yards

Much of the attention in San Francisco as focused on QB Jimmy Garoppolo of late, but the Niners most dominant weapon should be on your radar in Week 4.

Dan Soemann  |  September 30
Looming Extension Eligible Quarterbacks

Looming Extension Eligible Quarterbacks

Once the 2022 regular season concludes, 2020 draft picks will become contract extension eligible for the first time in their careers. We’ll take a look at where the first five drafted quarterbacks stand in terms of calculated values, realistic projections, and thoughts on what could be on the table next spring.

Michael Ginnitti  |  September 30
Breaking Down Russell Wilson's 5 year, $242.5M Extension

Breaking Down Russell Wilson's 5 year, $242.5M Extension

The facts and figures inside Russell Wilson's 5 year, $242.5 million extension with the Broncos that includes $124M guaranteed at signing, & $161M through the 2025 season.

Michael Ginnitti  |  September 26
David Montgomery Rushing Props

David Montgomery Rushing Props

The Bears won't have a lot of reasons to celebrate this season, but that doesn't mean we should ignore them. Why one player in particular should be in your bet list this weekend.

Dan Soemann  |  September 23
Assessing the Top 2023 MLB Free Agents

Assessing the Top 2023 MLB Free Agents

As the 2022 regular season winds down, our focus turns to players set to hit the open market, including potential option decisions and market valuations for each.

Michael Ginnitti  |  September 21
MLB Division Contenders Parlay

MLB Division Contenders Parlay

The Guardians have been blazing hot, while the Mets have been "Metsing" down the home stretch of the MLB season. Packaging both together is good value currently.

Dan Soemann  |  September 16
NFC Division Winner Picks

NFC Division Winner Picks

Dan Soemann breaks down his best-bet NFC Division Winners for the upcoming 2022 season.

Dan Soemann  |  September 09
Notable 2023 NFL Roster Bubbles

Notable 2023 NFL Roster Bubbles

The 2022 NFL regular season is here, which means it’s the perfect time to start thinking about which players may not be on their current rosters come 2023.

Michael Ginnitti  |  September 09
Top 50 2023 NBA Free Agents

Top 50 2023 NBA Free Agents

Keith Smith breaks down an early look at the Top 50 2023 NBA Free Agents.

Keith Smith  |  September 09
NBA Designated Players

NBA Designated Players

What is a Designated Player in the NBA? An explanation of the Designated Player rules and a team-by-team breakdown of which players are considered designated and their current contract status.

Scott Allen  |  September 07
Playing for Pay Days

Playing for Pay Days

These NFL players are being drafted consistently high in fantasy football leagues around the world, but in real life, the next few months of play could mean a big time pay raise.

Michael Ginnitti  |  September 04
AFC Division Winners Picks

AFC Division Winners Picks

Dan Soemann breaks down his best-bet AFC Division Winners for the upcoming 2022 season.

Dan Soemann  |  September 02
Danny Ainge Is Repeating A Tried-And-True Process

Danny Ainge Is Repeating A Tried-And-True Process

Danny Ainge is now repeating what he did in Boston with the Utah Jazz. Keith Smith takes a look at Ainge's process and what it means moving forward for the Jazz.

Keith Smith  |  September 02
NBA Northwest Division Offseason Review Capsules

NBA Northwest Division Offseason Review Capsules

A team-by-team breakdown of the NBA's Northwest Division offseason moves and analysis moving forward.

Keith Smith  |  September 01
NBA Atlantic Division Offseason Review Capsules

NBA Atlantic Division Offseason Review Capsules

A team-by-team breakdown of the NBA's Atlantic Division offseason moves and analysis moving forward.

Keith Smith  |  August 30
NBA Pacific Division Offseason Review Capsules

NBA Pacific Division Offseason Review Capsules

A team-by-team breakdown of the NBA's Pacific Division offseason moves and analysis moving forward.

Keith Smith  |  August 29
Breaking Down Julio Rodriguez's Massive Extension

Breaking Down Julio Rodriguez's Massive Extension

Julio Rodriguez expectedly became the latest young MLB star to cash in on a massive contract extension, locking down a (very complicated) deal with the Seattle Mariners. The deal has so many layers, we’re not even exactly sure how to label it in terms of length or total value, but we’ll try to do just that here.

Michael Ginnitti  |  August 28
MLB Season Long Odds Market: August 26

MLB Season Long Odds Market: August 26

With MLB rosters set to expand, Dan Soemann dives into value picks for the World Series, including thoughts on St. Louis, Atlanta, & Cleveland.

Dan Soemann  |  August 26
NBA Southeast Division Offseason Review Capsules

NBA Southeast Division Offseason Review Capsules

A team-by-team breakdown of the NBA's Southeast Division offseason moves and analysis moving forward.

Keith Smith  |  August 25
2022 Money Tiers: Tight Ends

2022 Money Tiers: Tight Ends

With the regular season just two weeks away, our final installment of 2022 Money Tiers focuses on the Tight End position. We've classifed a few dozen big men into various categories, noting those with multi-year financial security, plenty more on veritable one year tenders, and a few ready for their next big payday.

Michael Ginnitti  |  August 25
PGA Enhancements & The TGL

PGA Enhancements & The TGL

The PGA and Tiger Woods/Rory McIlory had some major announcements leading up to the TOUR Championship.

Scott Allen  |  August 25
NBA Southwest Division Offseason Review Capsule

NBA Southwest Division Offseason Review Capsule

A team-by-team breakdown of the NBA's Southwest Division offseason moves and analysis moving forward.

Keith Smith  |  August 24
NBA Central Division Offseason Review Capsules

NBA Central Division Offseason Review Capsules

A team-by-team breakdown of the NBA's Central Division offseason moves and analysis moving forward.

Keith Smith  |  August 22
Young MLB Extension Candidates

Young MLB Extension Candidates

Michael Harris' recent extension with the Braves is just the latest example of players locking themselves into fair market extensions early in their careers. If this trend is here to stay, we'll take a look at which players could be next.

Michael Ginnitti  |  August 18
2022 Money Tiers: Running Backs

2022 Money Tiers: Running Backs

The preseason is a great phase to see just how deep a team’s running back room is prior to the season. An already wildly unstable position can get even shakier when an undrafted free agent steps onto the field and proves he can hang. We’ve organized a few dozen notable running backs into financial tiers, providing analysis for each on where things may be headed in the coming months.

Michael Ginnitti  |  August 14
Juan Soto's Return

Juan Soto's Return

Only 10 days removed from the biggest trade in recent history and Juan Soto is already headed back to Washington as the Padres travel east for a weekend series against the Nationals. The failed contract negotiations and subsequent fallout is fresh on everyone’s mind and Soto will be eager to have a big weekend.

Dan Soemann  |  August 12
The NFL Next Contract Roster

The NFL Next Contract Roster

As the 2022 NFL regular season approaches, we'll push ahead to players from each position who are positioning themselves for big paydays in the coming months.

Michael Ginnitti  |  August 12
Next Contract Series: Jaylen Brown

Next Contract Series: Jaylen Brown

It's not time for Jaylen Brown to extend yet, but Keith Smith breaks down all of Brown's current extension and free agent contract options.

Keith Smith  |  August 10
Jose Berrios + Tyler Mahle o5.5Ks

Jose Berrios + Tyler Mahle o5.5Ks

The betting focus this weekend turns to the Blue Jays & Twins, where former Minnesota ace Jose Berrios will face their new arm Tyler Mahle with playoff ramifications on the line.

Dan Soemann  |  August 05
Poll 8/2: Wide Receivers

Poll 8/2: Wide Receivers

Which recently signed offseason wide receiver contract would you rather have on your team?

Scott Allen  |  August 02
Breaking Down Deebo Samuel's $71.5M Extension

Breaking Down Deebo Samuel's $71.5M Extension

Deebo Samuel's 3 year, $71.55M extension with the 49ers includes $41M guaranteed at signing, & $58.1M locked in through 2024. Our full breakdown & analysis

Michael Ginnitti  |  August 01
Initial 2023 Cap Space Projections

Initial 2023 Cap Space Projections

Breaking down the initial 2023 cap space projections now that the 2022 offseason dust has settled.

Keith Smith  |  August 01
Texas Rangers ML + Martin Perez o5.5 Ks

Texas Rangers ML + Martin Perez o5.5 Ks

Despite losing Corey Seager to injury last night, the Rangers have been trending up, and SP Martin Perez has been one of the reasons. Why their matchup against the floundering Angels should be in your bet queue.

Dan Soemann  |  July 29
MLB Trade Candidate Deadline Salaries

MLB Trade Candidate Deadline Salaries

With the 2022 MLB trade deadline about 100 hours away, we’ll take a quick look at notable candidates rumored to be on the move, including the cost to acquire them on August 2nd.

Michael Ginnitti  |  July 29
Breaking Down DK Metcalf's $72M Extension

Breaking Down DK Metcalf's $72M Extension

DK Metcalf's 3 year, $72M extension in Seattle includes $31M guaranteed at signing, $58.2M through 2024, and a chance to do it again before age 30. Our complete breakdown

Michael Ginnitti  |  July 29
Assessing 2023 MLB Option Players

Assessing 2023 MLB Option Players

With the trade deadline upon us, and the second half of the MLB season underway, our focus turns to players who will face contract option decisions in the next few months.

Michael Ginnitti  |  July 26
7 Late Summer NFL Bold Predictions

7 Late Summer NFL Bold Predictions

Roster management doesn't stop because training camps have started. Our look at 7 bold NFL moves, sure not to happen, in the coming weeks.

Michael Ginnitti  |  July 25
2022 Money Tiers: Wide Receivers

2022 Money Tiers: Wide Receivers

With training camps approaching, we'll categorize the more notable NFL positions into financial tiers, breaking down which players are locked in, playing for a new deal, could be on their way out.

Michael Ginnitti  |  July 24
Breaking Down Kyler Murray's Extension

Breaking Down Kyler Murray's Extension

The Cardinals made Kyler Murray the 2nd highest average paid player in NFL history, including the 2nd most guarantees ever as well. Our deep dive into the facts & figures of his new contract.

Michael Ginnitti  |  July 22