-
Based on number of regular-season games only (excludes any playoff games). In baseball, starting pitchers usually pitch
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Based on the following data:
30 Saudi Pro League matches per season
Minimum of one match in each edition of Saudi Arabia
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$680 million of Ohtani's contract will be deferred until it expires. He will receive $2 million per year for the 10 year
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Based on the following data:
38 La Liga matches per season.
Minimum of one match in each edition of Spain's domestic cup
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Ronaldo's contract is two-and-a-half years starting 1 January 2023 and ending 30 June 2025.
He will receive $107,668,409
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Based on the following data:
30 Saudi Pro League matches per season
Minimum of one match in each edition of Saudi Arabia
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Mahomes signed a 10-year extension on 6 July 2020. When the deal was first reported, it was reported as being 10 years f
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Reflects the expansion of the NFL regular season from 16 to 17 games in 2021.
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Neymar extended his original five-year contract by four years.
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Based on the following data:
38 Ligue 1 matches per season.
Minimum of one match in each edition of France's domestic cu
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Based on the following data:
38 English Premiere League matches per season.
Minimum of one match in each edition of Spai
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Machado extended his contract by using an opt-out available after the 2023 season to be able to get a new deal.
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Alex Rodriguez's 2014 salary was reduced to $2,868,853 due to his season-long suspension related to the Biogenesis baseb
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Justin Herbert's five-year extension includes $133.7 million fully guaranteed, $193.7 million with the injury guarantee
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Rodriguez and Greinke opted out of their contracts after the 2007 and 2015 seasons, respectively.
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Based on the following data:
Based on 2022–2028 MVP Votes
0 Top 10 votes: 8 years, $200M ($25M annually)
2 Top 10 votes:
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Based on the following data:
38 La Liga matches per season.
Minimum of one match in each edition of Spain's domestic cup
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Contract length included the 2 years remaining on Watson's rookie contract, plus a 4-year extension worth $156 million.
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Total value of remaining rookie contract plus extension.
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Includes escalator clause triggered when Simmons was named to the All-NBA third team in 2019–20.
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MLB.com
https://www.mlb.com/news/juan-soto-agrees-to-contract-with-mets-sources -
www.goal.com
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Associated Press News
https://apnews.com/article/ohtani-dodgers-deferred-27aa3212bac2c454d4ef814d7fea0291 -
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"Lionel Messi's leaked Barcelona contract the biggest in sports history – report"
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"Chiefs, Patrick Mahomes agree to 10-year, $450M extension"
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Passan, Jeff
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Olney, Buster
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"Manny Machado, San Diego Padres finalizing $350M extension"
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"The craziest thing about Erling Haaland's £500,000-a-week salary? It makes sense"
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"New York Mets and All-Star shortstop Francisco Lindor agree to 10-year, $341 million deal, source says"
https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/31174863/new-york-mets-all-star-shortstop-francisco-lindor-agree-10-year-341-million-deal-source-says -
"Source: San Diego Padres, Fernando Tatis Jr. agree on 14-year, $340 million deal"
https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/30920254/san-diego-padres-fernando-tatis-jr-agree-14-year-340-million-deal -
"Max Verstappen signs new contract to stay at Red Bull until 2028"
https://www.espn.com/f1/story/_/id/33410775/max-verstappen-signs-new-contract-stay-red-bull-2028 -
"Bryce Harper, Phillies agree to record-breaking $330 million free agent deal"
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Yahoo
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"Sources: Japanese star Yamamoto goes to Dodgers for 12 years, $325M"
https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/39165813/japanese-star-yoshinobu-yamamoto-agrees-join-dodgers-sources-say -
"Rangers officially sign Seager to 10-year deal"
https://www.mlb.com/news/corey-seager-rangers-deal -
Sports Illustrated
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"Jayson Tatum, Celtics agree to richest contract in league history"
https://sports.yahoo.com/2024-nba-free-agency-jayson-tatum-celtics-agree-to-richest-contract-in-league-history-per-reports-214149716.html -
RedSox.Com
https://www.mlb.com/redsox/press-release/press-release-red-sox-and-third-baseman-rafael-devers-agree-on-ten-year-contract -
"Celtics' Brown lands richest deal in NBA history"
https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/38067889/jaylen-brown-celtics-agree-record-5-year-304m-supermax-extension -
"Manny Machado, San Diego Padres reach 10-year, $300 million deal"
http://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/26031051/manny-machado-san-diego-padres-reach-deal -
"Source: Phillies, SS Trea Turner reach 11-year, $300M deal"
https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/35190131/source-phillies-ss-trea-turner-reach-11-year-300m-deal -
"Sources: Bobby Witt Jr. agrees to 11-year, $288.8M deal with Royals"
https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/39464757/sources-bobby-witt-jr-agrees-11-year-2888m-deal-royals -
ESPN
https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/45629957/sources-shai-gilgeous-alexander-thunder-reach-285m-extension -
"Xander Bogaerts, Padres agree to 11-year, $280M deal, sources confirm"
https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/35208335/xander-bogaerts-padres-agree-11-year-280m-deal -
"Joe Burrow reportedly signs 5-year, $275 million contract extension with Bengals"
https://sports.yahoo.com/joe-burrow-5-year-275-million-contract-extension-bengals-report-120104430.html -
"Jaguars, Trevor Lawrence agree to 5-year, $275M deal"
https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/40345163/source-jaguars-qb-trevor-lawrence-agree-five-year-275m-deal -
"A-Rod ends litigation against MLB, MLBPA"
https://web.archive.org/web/20140308234004/http://newyork.yankees.mlb.com/news/article/nyy/alex-rodriguez-ends-litigation-against-major-league-baseball-players-union?ymd=20140207&content_id=67549260&vkey=news_nyy -
"Rodriguez finalizes $275M deal with Yankees"
https://www.espn.com/mlb/news/story?id=3153171 -
Sporting News
https://www.sportingnews.com/us/nfl/san-francisco-49ers/news/brock-purdy-49ers-contract-extension-highest-paid-player-nfl/a2cbe4e03d9ae01bd8167f98 -
Sporting News
https://www.sportingnews.com/us/nba/news/nikola-jokic-contract-details-nuggets-richest-deal-nba-history/fqco0qewbherqybm39e8n2aj -
"Justin Herbert, Chargers agree to five-year, $262.5 million extension"
https://www.nfl.com/news/justin-herbert-chargers-agree-to-five-year-262-5-million-extension -
"Lamar Jackson, Ravens agree to terms on five-year, $260 million contract"
https://www.nfl.com/news/lamar-jackson-ravens-agree-to-terms-on-new-contract -
"Why $260 million deal is a win for Nolan Arenado and the Rockies"
http://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/26083614/why-260-million-deal-win-nolan-arenado-rockies -
"Buffalo Bills sign QB Josh Allen to 6-year extension; deal worth $258M with $150M guaranteed, sources say"
https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/31973651/buffalo-bills-qb-josh-allen-agree-6-year-253m-extension-150m-guaranteed -
Stark, Jayson
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Sporting News
https://www.sportingnews.com/us/nba/news/bradley-beal-contract-details-wizards-nba-highest-paid-players/tfxrra0jaea95rnua4ur5tyr -
"Miggy, Tigers agree on record extension"
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"Sources: Anthony Rendon agrees to 7-year, $245M deal with Angels"
https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/28279696/sources-anthony-rendon-agrees-7-year-245m-deal-angels -
Yahoo
https://www.yahoo.com/sports/report-stephen-strasburg-returns-to-nationals-on-7-year-220-million-contract-195200690.html -
spotrac.com
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"Dak Prescott, Cowboys agree to record $240M deal over 4 years"
https://www.espn.com/los-angeles/mlb/story/_/id/7428226/albert-pujols-deal-completed-los-angeles-angels-worth-240m-10-years -
"Albert Pujols' deal completed with Los Angeles Angels; worth $240M over 10 years"
https://www.espn.com/los-angeles/mlb/story/_/id/7428226/albert-pujols-deal-completed-los-angeles-angels-worth-240m-10-years -
"Robinson Cano agrees to deal with Seattle Mariners"
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spotrac.com
https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/40762952/all-star-lauri-markkanen-signs-5-year-238m-deal-jazz -
spotrac.com
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HoopsRumors.com
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"Supermax extension to pay James Harden record $228M through 2022–23"
http://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/19919869/james-harden-houston-rockets-agree-four-year-extension -
"Joey Votto agrees to biggest contract in Cincinnati Reds history"
http://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/7775562/joey-votto-agrees-biggest-contract-cincinnati-reds-history -
Sporting News
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Sporting News
https://www.sportingnews.com/us/nba/news/karl-anthony-towns-contract-details-timberwolves-supermax-extension/r4qzrp5pnp8kuc6idveacukj -
"Ex-No. 1 pick Cade Cunningham agrees to max rookie deal with Pistons"
https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/40521261/ex-no-1-pick-cade-cunningham-agrees-max-rookie-deal-pistons -
"Raptors' Scottie Barnes to sign max rookie extension"
https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/40421361/sources-raptors-scottie-barnes-sign-max-rookie-extension -
"Cavaliers' Evan Mobley agrees to 5-year, $224M extension"
https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/40606674/cavaliers-evan-mobley-agrees-5-year-224m-extension -
"Magic sign Franz Wagner to $224M rookie extension"
https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/40501099/sources-magic-franz-wagner-agree-224m-rookie-extension -
"Yanks seal deal with ace Max Fried for 8 years, record $218M"
https://www.mlb.com/yankees/news/max-fried-yankees-contract -
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"Report: Stephen Curry signing four-year, $215M contract extension with Warriors"
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Sporting News
https://www.sportingnews.com/us/nba/news/zach-lavine-contract-free-agency-bulls/bbobdpydnc2crlcpr0dxdll8#:~:text=Zach%20LaVine%20contract%20details,back%20in%20the%202018%20offseason. -
"Trae Young Contract"
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Bleacher Report
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/1913911-clayton-kershaw-and-dodgers-agree-on-7-year-contract-extension -
MLB
https://www.mlb.com/news/christian-yelich-contract-extension -
"Source: Tigers to sign Prince Fielder"
https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/7498284/detroit-tigers-reportedly-land-prince-fielder-214m-offer -
Espn.com
https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/40648415/miami-dolphins-qb-tua-tagovailoa-agrees-4-year-extension -
Espn.com
https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/40140300/sources-lions-signing-qb-jared-goff-4-year-212m-extension -
CBS Sports
http://fantasynews.cbssports.com/fantasybaseball/update/24977874/nationals-deal-with-max-scherzer-for-210m-half-deferred -
"Inside J-Rod's megadeal and how it came together"
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spotrac.com
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"Westbrook's 5-year/$205M extension with OKC gives him richest deal in NBA history"
https://www.nbcsports.com/boston/boston-celtics/westbrooks-5-year205m-extension-okc-gives-him-richest-deal-nba-history -
"Diamondbacks To Sign Zack Greinke"
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"Rudy Gobert agrees to 5-year, $205 million extension with Utah Jazz"
https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/30562881/rudy-gobert-agrees-5-year-205-million-extension-utah-jazz -
Wojnarowski, Adrian
http://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/19779626/golden-state-warriors-star-stephen-curry-inks-super-max-contract-five-years-201-million -
"Correa passes Twins physical, agrees to six-year, $200M deal"
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spotrac.com
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spotrac.com
https://www.spotrac.com/nba/memphis-grizzlies/ja-morant-31559/ -
Sports Illustrated
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"Jeter drives the Yankees"
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NFL.com
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"Giannis Antetokounmpo secures 3-year, $186M extension"
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"Kylian Mbappe: Real Madrid sign France forward on free transfer after Paris Saint-Germain contract expiry"
https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11835/13146778/kylian-mbappe-real-madrid-sign-france-forward-on-free-transfer-after-paris-saint-germain-contract-expiry -
"Sources: Rangers, Jacob deGrom agree to 5-year, $185M deal"
https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/35166769/sources-rangers-jacob-degrom-agree-5-year-185m-deal -
"Joe Mauer Agrees To 8-Year Contract With Twins"
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"Cubs add to offseason haul by adding Jason Heyward on 8-year, $184M deal"
https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/14343750/chicago-cubs-add-offseason-haul-agreeing-jason-heyward -
Sports Illustrated
https://www.si.com/mlb/2022/03/17/rockies-kris-bryant-contract-repeat-history -
"Wander Franco finalizes $182 million, 11-year contract in 'great day' for Tampa Bay Rays"
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https://www.mlb.com/news/willy-adames-giants-contract
https://www.mlb.com/news/willy-adames-giants-contract -
"Sources: 'Tex' takes Yanks' 8-year deal"
https://www.espn.com/mlb/news/story?id=3790141 -
"Justin Verlander gets record deal"
https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/9111981/justin-verlander-detroit-tigers-agrees-deal-which-worth-202-million-sources -
"Cousins leaves Vikings for Falcons' $180M deal"
https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/39708564/qb-kirk-cousins-leaving-vikings-4-year-deal-falcons -
bleacherreport.com
https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2834618-tobias-harris-76ers-agree-to-5-year-180m-contract-no-player-option-included -
bleacherreport.com
https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2842154-khris-middleton-reportedly-re-signs-with-bucks-on-5-year-178m-contract -
Bleacher Report
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spotrac.com
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"Sources: Cubs, Dansby Swanson agree to 7-year, $177M deal"
https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/35273170/sources-cubs-shortstop-dansby-swanson-agree-deal -
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Sports Illustrated
https://web.archive.org/web/20070125033823/http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2007/soccer/01/11/bc.soccer.beckham.contract/ -
"Debunking the myths behind Beckham's contract"
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The Times
http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/sport/formula_1/article3523351.ece
