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How Ricky Williams’s Infamous Contract Got Made

In 1999, college football superstar Ricky Williams — represented by rapper Master P’s No Limit Sports — signed one of the most infamous contracts in NFL history. Williams received a large signing bonus and a minimum salary, with the rest of the contract value tied to extremely aggressive, maybe unachievable, performance incentives. How did this […]

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Losing Andy Dalton Crushes The Bengals’ Championship Hopes

What had been the greatest season in Bengals history took a regrettably Bengals-like turn Sunday, when Cincinnati quarterback Andy Dalton fractured his thumb, likely putting him out for the season. Although the Bengals are still practically certain to make the playoffs, the team’s Super Bowl chances have suffered a major setback. According to our back-of-the-envelope […]

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