Latest World News. Find every day short and brief information composed of titles and subtitles and continue reading if interested.
The annual Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show will be taking place in Shanghai, China, Monday evening, and broadcast on November 28. The fashion show is considered one of the most prestigious gigs a model can land. Gaining your “Angel wings” — intricately designed pairs of wings given to the most highly regarded models in the show — […]
Edgar Su/Reuters A win by Roger Federer during the ATP World Tour Finals in London pushed his career earnings past $ 110 million, surpassing Tiger Woods as the all-time highest-paid athlete in an individual sport. The 19-time Grand Slam champion is one of the most successful players of all time. He has won the men’s singles tournament […]
Jamie Squire/Getty Image In the NFL, lots of players sign big contracts. But unlike other sports, NFL deals are rarely guaranteed and few players see all of the money in those large deals. But a select few have gone on to make big money in their careers as there are now 26 players who have made at […]
Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images As television revenue increases for conferences and the NCAA, and demand increases for schools to compete for national championships, salaries for the head coaches are skyrocketing. This year we have a new highest-paid coach in college football as Nick Saban has taken the top spot back from Jim Harbaugh. Using data collected by USA […]
AP There is a new highest-paid player in the NBA this season. For several seasons, Stephen Curry was the biggest bargain in the NBA thanks to a contract he signed when there were still doubts about the long-term health of his ankles. But this season he has finally cashed in big time and replaced LeBron […]
Thearon W. Henderson/Getty The two most important aspects of building a successful football team are to find a franchise quarterback and to manager the team’s salary cap. Interestingly, only seven quarterbacks are their team’s highest-paid player this season, down from 15 in 2016. Of the other 25 teams, 19 have a defensive player as their highest-paid player […]
Sarah Crabill/Getty Racing drivers put their lives on the line every time they get behind the wheel, so it makes sense that they’re paid handsomely for their services. Even with salaries on the decline throughout NASCAR, the sport’s top drivers rake in huge sums of money. Meanwhile, the top names in Formula One make significantly more than their stock […]
Patty Jenkins just closed a deal that made history. The Wonder Woman filmmaker is set to direct, co-write, and produce the sequel to this summer’s blockbuster with Wonder Woman 2. The deal makes Jenkins the highest-paid female filmmaker in history. From The Hollywood Reporter: Sources say Jenkins will receive directing and writing fees in the […]
Patrick Smith/Getty Images Salaries continue to soar in Major League Baseball as 36 players will make at least $ 20 million in total earnings this season, up from 21 players just three years ago. However, unlike the other major sports in North America, when it comes to paying players, there are some stark contrasts in team […]
In case you’ve been living under a rock, eSports is massive. So big in fact, that even traditional sports leagues (like the NFL) are getting in on the act. Aside from TV networks, soccer clubs, and F1 racing, of course. And, judging by the latest scoop, competitive gaming may soon boast its own draft day. […]
