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Boxing promoter Eddie Hearn says he would triple UFC heavyweight Tom Aspinall’s earnings and drop the Conor Benn legal issues if Dana White releases Aspinall from his UFC contract, calling Aspinall underpaid and describing his deal as one of the worst for a fighter at his level; the offer highlights tensions between boxing and MMA over fighter compensation.
Subnautica 2 is selling fast in Early Access, with millions of copies on Steam and a first-month revenue spike that could trigger Krafton’s promise to Unknown Worlds of up to $250 million under a revenue-split deal. The contract would pay roughly $218 million in the first month (before caps) with a $250 million cap, and the final amount will be decided by the court after Krafton’s bid to back out and a trial where Krafton’s CEO reportedly consulted ChatGPT; the cofounders previously won a breach-of-contract ruling, but the exact payout remains to be determined.
A founder sold his company for $1.7 billion and then distributed about $240 million to 540 longtime employees, a bold post-exit gesture aimed at rewarding loyalty and supporting retention.
Trump’s lawyers filed a motion in New York federal court to block or pause the $83 million payout to E. Jean Carroll, seeking a stay while they pursue an appeal of the verdict.
Trader Joe’s has agreed to a $7.4 million class-action settlement over receipts that displayed the first six and last four digits of card numbers, violating FACTA. Eligible customers who paid with a credit/debit card at Trader Joe’s between March 5, 2019 and July 19, 2019 and received such receipts can file a claim for $102.45. The June 9, 2026 deadline applies for submitting a Settlement Claim Form (online, by mail to Keim v. Trader Joe’s Settlement Administrator, PO Box 301134, Los Angeles, CA 90030-1134, or by calling 1-888-444-7415). The payout amount depends on the number of claims, and Trader Joe’s notes that only some receipts involved the digit display.
Deadline reports Warner Bros. Discovery CEO David Zaslav’s merger payout could top $700 million, potentially reaching about $886.8 million when including cash severance, unvested equity, perquisites, and a $334 million tax reimbursement; after adjustments (including $115.7 million in vested stock options) the minimum exit package is around $711.4 million, with the deal expected to close in Q3 2026 and ticking-fee provisions that could raise the total.
Justin Rose won the 2025 FedEx St. Jude Championship, earning $3.6 million from a $20 million purse, with J.J. Spaun as runner-up earning $2.16 million; the event marked the first playoff of the PGA Tour season.
Aldrich Potgieter won the Rocket Classic golf tournament at Detroit Golf Club, earning $1.73 million from a $9.6 million purse, with the event featuring a competitive playoff and significant payouts for top finishers.
Ryan Fox won the RBC Canadian Open with a prize of $1,764,000, defeating Sam Burns in a playoff, with the full payout from the $9.8 million purse detailed in the article.
Ryan Fox won the 2025 RBC Canadian Open, earning $1,764,000 from a $9.8 million purse, with the full payout detailed for various players at TPC Toronto.
Google has agreed to pay $630 million as part of a settlement for an antitrust lawsuit over its Google Play Store, with an estimated 102 million people eligible for a payout. Around 70% of those eligible can expect to receive automatic compensation, with each person receiving at least $2 based on their spending on the Google Play Store. Eligible individuals will be notified via email, and those with PayPal or Venmo accounts linked to their Google Play Store email address will receive payment through those platforms. The process for the remaining 30% to file a claim for their money is yet to be determined.
The Powerball jackpot has reached $572 million, but a winner would only take home about two-thirds of the advertised prize due to taxes and payout options. The cash lump sum payment is worth about $286.7 million, while the annuitized option is $572 million. After taxes, a winner could expect to receive around $180.7 million with the cash option or $361.5 million with annuitized payments. Oregon residents would receive among the smallest payouts in the nation, as the state withholds an 8% tax on prizes worth $1,500 or more.
The University of South Dakota (USD) is set to receive a $650,000 payment from Missouri for participating in a football game, believed to be the highest one-game payout in USD's history. These "guaranteed games" are crucial for FCS programs' annual income, with the payment representing roughly 10% of USD's non-subsidized revenue. The matchup against Missouri is the Coyotes' first against an SEC opponent, and they have a record of 2-12 against FBS opponents since joining the FCS ranks in 2008. USD has future games scheduled against power conference opponents such as Wisconsin, Iowa State, and others.
The Mega Millions jackpot has reached a staggering $1.55 billion after no one won Friday night's drawing. This marks 31 consecutive drawings without a jackpot winner since April 18. The odds of winning the jackpot are 1 in 302.6 million, making it incredibly difficult. The prize can be claimed as a lump sum of approximately $757.2 million or paid out over 30 years through an annuity. Taxes will significantly reduce the final payout.
Powerball's jackpot has reached $1 billion, but the after-tax payout for winners will vary depending on their chosen payout option and state taxes. Winners pay an automatic 24% federal withholding tax, and an additional 13% in federal taxes when filing their tax return. State income taxes range from 2.9% to 10.9%, with eight states not charging income tax on lottery winnings. The after-tax amount for the $1 billion jackpot varies by state, with lump sum payouts ranging from $269 million to $325 million, and annuity payouts ranging from $522 million to $631 million.