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Each year, between the end of spring and the beginning of summer, several professional sports leagues host drafts, giving space to the next batch of athletic superstars who will impact their respective games for years to come. With so much excitement about a new generation of professional athletes, the focus sometimes shifts from player stats and team projections to contracts and partnership deals. But the excitement of new money is largely made possible by the athletes who have some tenure in the game. From rookie expansion contracts to lucrative business deals, athletes are continuing to level up, paving the way for what’s possible in the future. Against this backdrop, Forbes has released its highest-paid athletes list of 2024, and of the 10 players, 50% of those spots are held by Black athletes. Lebron James View this post on Instagram A post shared by 👑 (@kingjames) Lebron James is No. 4 on the list but ranks No. 1 among Black professional athletes. The 39-year-old is currently...
A young athlete has secured a check for his talent before turning double digits. Ghalee Wadood Jr., a 9-year-old who plays for Snoop Dogg’s Youth Football League, inked a six-figure name, image, and likeness (NIL) deal with sports agency Family 4 Life — making him the youngest from the youth league to sign a contract — according to Los Angeles, CA-based KTLA-5, an affiliate of The CW Network. In addition to signing Wadood Jr., Family 4 Life represents NFL players from the New England Patriots, the San Francisco 49ers, and the New York Giants.
If you follow Cam Newton on Instagram, then there may be a time or two where there’s some confusion around what his Instagram caption actually says. But one thing that is not up for debate is the NFL player’s bag. In a recent Instagram post from Boardroom, the quarterback discussed his rookie deal as the most money he had ever seen at that time. Over the course of his career, Newton has made over $133 million.
Agreeing to terms can be a daunting task. Many things can affect what new terms on any deal could mean. From updated family life to continued desire, how a person chooses to navigate their future is never a one-size-fits-all solution. After declining a contract extension with the Baltimore Ravens, NFL quarterback Lamar Jackson is in this space of figuring out what’s next, according to ESPN.
Gladys Knight is one of the originators of the modern soul sound. As the lead singer of Gladys Knight and The Pips, the Georgia native got her start in the church before working her way out to the legendary Motown Records. After working with artists like Sam Cooke and Jackie Wilson, the group released a string of hits including “Midnight Train to Georgia,” “Neither One of Us,” and “You’re The Best Thing That Ever Happened To Me.” Eventually, too, Knight branched out into acting, with diverse roles in everything from “Hawaii Five-O” to “Hollywood Homicide,” per IMDb. In recent years, Knight has been introduced to the younger generation thanks to her popular Verzuz with Patti Labelle. With such a legendary career, it’s no wonder that your favorite auntie’s favorite singer has earned a most impressive $28 million net worth, according to Celebrity Net Worth. Gladys Knight hasn’t just left behind some legendary songs. She’s also a devoted mother and grandmother. Let’s get to know who...