All articles tagged with #highest paid
Defensive tackle Jalen Carter and the Philadelphia Eagles agreed to a four-year extension reportedly worth $152 million (up to $160 million, with $106 million guaranteed), making him the highest-paid DT in NFL history and keeping him under contract through 2031. The 2023 No. 9 pick has 13.5 sacks, 25 tackles for loss, and 37 QB hits in 43 games over three seasons, is a two-time Pro Bowler, and helped Philly win Super Bowl LIX in 2024.
Forbes’ 2026 list crowns Cristiano Ronaldo at $300 million (235m on-field, 65m off-field), keeping him atop the rankings; Lionel Messi and LeBron James follow, while Shohei Ohtani, Stephen Curry, and Kevin Durant also crack the top 10. The standings highlight soccer and basketball as the best-represented sports, and underscore a heavy role for off-field deals in driving earnings—Ohtani’s large off-field income helps him reach No. 5 despite modest on-field pay.
The 2025 NFL All-Paid Team highlights the league's top earners by position, with Dak Prescott and Saquon Barkley leading at quarterback and running back, respectively. The team features players with a combined contract value of $2.5 billion, emphasizing the league's lucrative contracts and star power.
Sophia Smith, the United States women's national team forward, has signed a new contract with the Portland Thorns, making her the highest-paid player annually in the National Women's Soccer League (NWSL). The deal ties her to Portland through the 2025 season, with an option to extend through 2026. Smith, who was the No. 1 overall pick in the 2020 NWSL draft, expressed her commitment to the team and the city of Portland, citing the new ownership's stability and forward-thinking mindset as key factors in her decision. She aims to continue growing as a player and leader for both her club and country.
San Diego State men's basketball coach Brian Dutcher has signed a new contract, making him the highest-paid employee in the California State University system. The fully guaranteed five-year deal will pay him $2.3 million retroactively for this season, deterring power conference programs from poaching him with an eight-figure buyout. Despite being a relative bargain nationally, Dutcher's contract places him as the highest-paid coach in the Mountain West. The contract also includes annual raises and a decreasing buyout, solidifying his commitment to San Diego State.
The Chicago Cubs have hired Craig Counsell as their new manager, signing him to a five-year contract worth over $40 million, making him the highest-paid manager in MLB. Counsell, who previously managed the Milwaukee Brewers, was expected to choose between staying in Wisconsin or joining the New York Mets. The Cubs' decision to hire Counsell comes after a disappointing season under former manager David Ross, who led the team to a September collapse. The move has surprised both the baseball world and Cubs players, who were supportive of Ross. The hiring raises expectations for the Cubs and adds a new level of intensity to the Cubs-Brewers rivalry.
Chief executives at companies like Pinterest, Peloton, and Hertz are earning more than Apple's Tim Cook and many other CEOs leading larger companies. According to a report, Blackstone's Stephen Schwarzman topped the list, earning $253 million last year, highlighting that the highest-paid CEOs are not always the ones running the biggest companies.