The 5 Biggest Athletic Endorsement Deals In The Last 10 Years
Athletes not only sign big contracts on the field but off the field as well. Most athletes make more money off of their endorsement deals than their actual contract salary.
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Athletes not only sign big contracts on the field but off the field as well. Most athletes make more money off of their endorsement deals than their actual contract salary.
The Minnesota Vikings have a long tradition of having very good defensive tackles. They drafted Sharrif Floyd in the first round of the 2013 draft in hopes that he can continue the trend. He learned a lot of from former teammate Kevin Williams and slimmed down in the offseason to reach his full potential. This season should be the beginning of the Floyd era in Minnesota.
Nick Foles threw for 179 yards and a touchdown to lead the Philadelphia Eagles to a 31-21 victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers on Thursday night.
18 days of Fall Camp is over as Pitt football ended with a Thursday afternoon practice on the South Side. "Pretty good camp, I like the way the guys worked," said head coach Paul Chryst. "We still have to be a group that continues to improve all season. I like where we're at right now, relatively healthy."
As Pitt football camp wraps up, Head Coach Paul Chryst named Chad Voytik his starting Quarterback for the upcoming season.
With the San Francisco Giants being the first team since 1986 to successfully protest a game, we decided to take a look back at some of the past protested games upheld by the MLB. Here's five times MLB game protests have been upheld:
Johnny Manziel fell a lot further than anyone would have expected at the NFL Draft, but he landed right where the Cleveland Browns wanted him to fall. Now, the focus needs to stay on the field instead of off it, and Manziel could up bringing an excitement that the Browns have not seen in decades.
The 49ers' acquisition of wide receiver Stevie Johnson is a win for both the team and player. San Francisco gets what they hope is the final missing piece to their passing game, while Johnson gets the chance to return home and not only play for a contender, but play in a market where his talents will not go un-noticed.
Good leaders lead by example ... flipping birds isn't one.
Despite being caught in possession of marijuana on Wednesday, it appears Le'Veon Bell and LeGarrette Blount made the trip to Philadelphia ahead of the team's preseason game against the Philadelphia Eagles.
Whether you want to cool down with a cold one following your own tennis match or simply watch your favorite players with fellow tennis fans, make these five Pittsburgh bars your go-to for prime U.S. Open viewing.
I know McKnight Road can be a stressful place, but the arrest on Wednesday afternoon of Steelers running backs Le'Veon Bell and LeGarrette Blount by Ross Township Police has to be one of the most boneheaded exhibitions by professional athletes in our city in quite some time.
UCF's season opener in Ireland next week against Penn State may be in peril because of a possible volcanic eruption in Iceland.
Justin Upton dropped a routine fly ball to left-centerfield in the ninth inning which set the stage for Gaby Sanchez's game-winning sacrifice fly that capped a late-inning comeback as the Pittsburgh Pirates defeated the Atlanta Braves 3-2 on Wednesday night.
Steelers running backs Le'Veon Bell and LeGarrette Blount and an unidentified female are all likely to face marijuana possession charges after being pulled over during a traffic stop this afternoon.
The Steelers first preseason game is just two days away. Pittsburgh travels to take on the Washington Redskins for a Friday night matchup. The team has been training, as always, in Latrobe.
The Steelers No. 1 draft pick realizes defensive coordinator Dick LeBeau is a legendary Steelers figure.
Mike Wallace, Emmanuel Sanders and Antonio Brown together form... The Young Money Family.
David Allen is charged with murder in the death of Kimberly Gsell, who was reported missing in 2019 in Pennsylvania.
The Senate on Thursday approved a sweeping college sports bill to establish a federal framework for college athletics aimed at protecting student athletes — despite some pushback from some Democrats who argue that it could do the opposite.
A former Ohio music pastor who appeared on the singing competition "American Idol" is on trial over allegations that he killed his wife while having an affair.
A Beaver Area School District board member is facing calls to step down after a social media post that others are calling sexist and Islamophobic.
A 49-year-old woman traveled to Pittsburgh for a second chance at life.
The Senate on Thursday approved a sweeping college sports bill to establish a federal framework for college athletics aimed at protecting student athletes — despite some pushback from some Democrats who argue that it could do the opposite.
Democratic Sen. John Fetterman of Pennsylvania said that it's "entirely possible" his party wins control of the Senate in the midterm elections, while leaving the door open on his own political future.
President Trump moved to cancel almost $1 billion in spending that was approved by Congress, marking the second time his administration has employed a rarely used tactic that some lawmakers in both parties have called illegal.
Some units would "possibly [be] needed in 90-120 days," according to an internal Army message reviewed by CBS News.
The Housing Authority of the City of Pittsburgh voted unanimously to approve the appointment of Ivory Mathews as the agency's new executive director.
Duquesne Light Company union workers have voted to authorize a strike that could begin in just days if an agreement is not reached.
The settlement followed allegations that generic drug manufacturers conspired to increase prices.
Wars in Iran, Ukraine, and Russia have raised the costs of just about everything, and with fall and winter coming, home heating will take a hit.
Chick-fil-A currently has 20 locations in western Pennsylvania.
The program will provide relief for customers who pay their bills on time for two years.
Bubba from 100.7 Star's "The Bubba Show" breaks down the biggest moments from the 2026 MTV Video Music Awards.
Daisy gets nebby and checks out a Brighton Heights home that's packed with history and character. You can get nebby, too! The Brighton Heights house tour is happening on Oct. 3.
Page's Dairy Mart pulls their ice cream truck up to the PTL studio to give David a sweet birthday treat!
It's David's birthday, so veterinarian Dr. Mike Hutchinson stopped by with a special birthday gift from Marvin and talked all things cats!
It's David's birthday, so we're celebrating! Plus, we're talking about Team PTL's Emmy wins!
A 49-year-old woman traveled to Pittsburgh for a second chance at life.
The Pittsburgh Housing Authority board is set to name a woman who is under investigation by an ethics committee in Oregon as the new executive director.
Treatment for PANDAS isn't covered by insurance, so now a South Hills family is pushing for change.
A warrant unsealed on Monday alleges widespread awards of no-bid contracts to reward supporters of Ed Gainey while he was the mayor of Pittsburgh.
A Hempfield family's home has become known as the "crash house" because drivers leave the highway and come crashing into it.
Measles continues to spread across Pennsylvania.
Fall allergens are unavoidable, but after a particularly rainy summer in Pittsburgh, they're expected to be even worse this year.
Treatment for PANDAS isn't covered by insurance, so now a South Hills family is pushing for change.
With costs rising just about everywhere and in everything, Highmark Wholecare's free farmers' markets are providing relief.
The goal was to simulate an emergency situation that would push the limits of the hospital and health care network.
Konnor Griffin homered and the Pittsburgh Pirates recorded their first winning season in eight years with a 4-2 win over the Detroit Tigers on Sunday in the final game for both teams.
Aaron Rodgers passed for 292 yards and three touchdowns to outduel Joe Burrow as the Pittsburgh Steelers beat the Cincinnati Bengals 30-27.
Kickoff is set for 1 p.m. at Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh.
Drew Mestemaker threw for a season-high 389 yards and three touchdowns as Oklahoma State beat West Virginia 41-24 in their Big 12 opener.
Colton Joseph hit Jacob Harris on a 72-yard touchdown pass with 1:13 to play and Wisconsin scored twice in last four minutes to beat No. 13 Penn State 24-20.
Rural King is a family-owned retailer and a one-stop shop for everything from farm supplies, clothing, tools, lawn and garden equipment, pet supplies and more.
The top minds in AI and business are in Pittsburgh this week to discuss how cities can implement the technology.
Many small businesses are still feeling the impact of last week's severe weather.
Pittsburgh leaders and their partners are making a concerted effort to revitalize a North Side business district.
A federally funded Ohio manufacturing program faces potential shutdown after a new audit by the U.S. Department of Commerce's Office of Inspector General.
A former Ohio music pastor who appeared on the singing competition "American Idol" is on trial over allegations that he killed his wife while having an affair.
The park's ever-popular HallowBoo event returns just in time for spooky season.
Challenging documentaries and award-winning features are among the offerings of New York City's leading cinema event, starring such luminaries as Pedro Pascal, Adam Driver, Scarlett Johansson, Julianne Moore and Godzilla.
Taylor Swift announced her new single "Patient Zero" earlier this week, saying she has been "impatiently waiting" to announce that it will be out on Friday.
The show was called off last week due to muddy field conditions at 1846 Farms near Latrobe.
KDKA-TV's Bob Pompeani and 93.7 The Fan's Chris Mueller discuss the sports topics of the day.
A Beaver Area School District board member is facing calls to step down after a social media post that others are calling sexist and Islamophobic.
Stay on top of the weather in the Pittsburgh area with First Alert Meteorologist Ray Petelin's forecast.
Here's a look at the new Citizens Live at The Wylie venue.
If petting puppies and raising money for local veterans sounds like a good time, you're in luck. This weekend, you're invited to Ruff Ride.
Mason Heintschel threw for 403 yards with six touchdown passes.
Saturday's game was delayed for more than one hour because of severe storms in the area.
Mike Tomlin stepped down as head coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers after 19 seasons with the team.
Pitt's regular season has ended with an 8-4 record.
Pitt's five-game winning streak came to an end with a 37-15 loss to Notre Dame.
