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Cristiano Ronaldo Tops Forbes’ 2026 Highest‑Paid Athletes List With $300 Million

Forbes says large Saudi‑linked contracts and the magazine’s choice to annualize multi‑year guarantees pushed top payouts to record levels.

Caitlin Clark Overtakes LeBron in U.S. Jersey Sales

Abby Steiner Sues Puma and Mercedes F1 Over Alleged Defective Shoes

AJ Dybantsa Converts Nike NIL Into Pro Deal, Debuts Signature Logo

Olivia Pichardo Becomes First Woman to Pitch in Division I Baseball

Tennessee Freshman Nate Ament Declares for 2026 NBA Draft

Nike Sets April 15 Release for Caitlin Clark’s Kobe 5 Protro ‘Rookie of the Year’ at $190

Michigan’s Morez Johnson Jr. Breaks Out With Reported Seven-Figure NIL Value

JuJu Watkins Unveils Co-Created LeBron NXXT Gen ‘Silver Lining’ Sneaker

Sportico Projects Shohei Ohtani to Earn $125 Million in Endorsements in 2026

Stephen Curry’s Shoe Search Narrows After ANTA Pair Shows His Logo

Ronaldo Turns 41 With 961 Goals as Chase for 1,000 Continues

MHSAA Approves NIL for Michigan High School Athletes Effective Immediately

New Balance Confirms Tyrese Maxey Signature Shoe for Late 2026

DeChambeau Becomes Kalshi’s First Athlete Endorser as NFL, PGA Tour Bar Player Deals

Luke Littler Signs Record Darts Deal After Second World Title

Kyrie Irving Debuts Anta Kai 3 During Pregame Workout as Return Status Remains Unclear

Tiger Woods Turns 50, Prioritizes PGA Tour Overhaul as Playing Plans Stay Limited

A’ja Wilson Caps Singular 2025 With Unprecedented Sweep of Top Honors and Aces Championship

Top-Five 2026 Guard Jerzy Robinson Commits to South Carolina Over LSU, UConn