Jump to content

List of largest sports contracts

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

This is an old revision of this page, as edited by Epistemophiliac (talk | contribs) at 04:48, 3 June 2019 (→‎Largest sports contracts: fixing table format). The present address (URL) is a permanent link to this revision, which may differ significantly from the current revision.

This is a list of the largest sports contracts. These figures include signing bonuses but exclude options, buyouts, and endorsement deals. This list does not reflect the highest annual salaries or career earnings, only the top 100 largest contracts and thus is limited to athletes in team sports and auto racing. Athletes in individual sports, such as golf, tennis, and boxing are not employed by a team and usually earn money primarily through event winnings. This list also does not necessarily reflect actual money collected by the athletes, since some contracts are eventually terminated (usually due to an athlete either retiring or invoking their opt-out clause).

Entries in this list also require an individual citation of the contract, so a number of the highest salaried athletes (according to Forbes) are not included as their contract details have not been officially confirmed, including the likes of Cristiano Ronaldo, Roger Federer, Lionel Messi and Lewis Hamilton. This also skews the list towards sports with salary caps where salaries are therefore public knowledge and easy to cite.

The contract figures referenced below are presented at face value, and does not reflect potential pre or post-tax treatments. For example, contracts with European sports teams are typically quoted on a post-tax basis.

Largest sports contracts

Rank Player Team/Streaming Service Sport Length of contract Contract value (USD) Average per year (USD) Average per fixture (USD) Ref
01 Mike Trout Los Angeles Angels Baseball 12 years (2019–2030) $426,500,000 $35,541,666 $219,393 [1]
02 Canelo Álvarez DAZN* Boxing 5 years (2018–2023) $365,000,000 $73,000,000 $33,181,818.18 [2]
03 Bryce Harper Philadelphia Phillies Baseball 13 years (2019–2031) $330,000,000 $25,384,615 $156,695.16 [3]
04 Giancarlo Stanton Miami Marlins* Baseball 13 years (2015–2027) $325,000,000 $25,000,000 $154,320.99 [4]
05 Manny Machado San Diego Padres Baseball 10 years (2019–2028) $300,000,000 $30,000,000 $185,185.19 [5]
06 Alex Rodriguez1R New York Yankees* Baseball 10 years (2008–2017) $275,000,000 $27,500,000 $169,753.09 [6]
07 Nolan Arenado Colorado Rockies Baseball 8 years (2019-2026) $260,000,000 $32,500,000 $200,617.28 [7]
08 Alex Rodriguez2R Texas Rangers* Baseball 10 years (2001–2010) $252,000,000 $25,200,000 $155,555.56 [8]
09 Miguel Cabrera Detroit Tigers Baseball 8 years (2016–2023) $247,000,000 $31,000,000 $191,358.02 [9]
10 (tie) Robinson Canó Seattle Mariners* Baseball 10 years (2014–2023) $240,000,000 $24,000,000 $148,148.15 [10]
10 (tie) Albert Pujols Los Angeles Angels Baseball 10 years (2012–2021) $240,000,000 $24,000,000 $148,148.15 [11]
12 James Harden Houston Rockets Basketball 6 years (2017–2023) $228,000,000 $38,000,000 $463,414.64 [12]
13 Joey Votto Cincinnati Reds Baseball 10 years (2014–2024) $225,000,000 $22,500,000 $138,888.89 [13]
14 David Price Boston Red Sox Baseball 7 years (2016–2022) $217,000,000 $31,000,000 $191,358.02 [14]
15 Clayton Kershaw Los Angeles Dodgers Baseball 7 years (2014–2020) $215,000,000 $30,714,285 $186,120.37 [15]
16 Prince FielderR Detroit Tigers* Baseball 9 years (2012–2020) $214,000,000 $23,777,777 $146,776.40 [16]
17 Max Scherzer Washington Nationals Baseball 7 years (2015–2021) $210,000,000 $30,000,000 $185,185.19 [17]
18 Zack Greinke Arizona Diamondbacks Baseball 6 years (2016–2021) $206,500,000 $34,416,667 $212,448.56 [18]
19 Russell Westbrook 6 Oklahoma City Thunder Basketball 5 years (2018–2023) $205,000,000 $41,000,000 $491,000.00 [19]
20 Stephen Curry6 Golden State Warriors Basketball 5 years (2017–2022) $201,200,000 $40,200,000 $490,243.90 [20]
21 Derek JeterR New York Yankees* Baseball 10 years (2001–2010) $189,000,000 $18,900,000 $116,666.67 [21]
22 (tie) Joe Mauer Minnesota Twins Baseball 8 years (2011–2018) $184,000,000 $23,000,000 $141,975.31 [22]
22 (tie) Jason Heyward Chicago Cubs Baseball 8 years (2016–2023) $184,000,000 $23,000,000 $141,975.31 [23]
24 (tie) Mark TeixeiraR New York Yankees* Baseball 8 years (2009–2016) $180,000,000 $22,500,000 $138,888.89 [24]
24 (tie) Justin Verlander Detroit Tigers* Baseball 7 years (2013–2019) $180,000,000 $25,714,286 $158,730.16 [25]
26 (tie) Félix Hernández Seattle Mariners Baseball 7 years (2013–2019) $175,000,000 $25,000,000 $154,320.99 [26]
26 (tie) Stephen Strasburg Washington Nationals Baseball 7 years (2017–2023) $175,000,000 $25,000,000 $154,320.99 [27]
28 Blake Griffin6 Los Angeles Clippers* Basketball 5 years (2017–2022) $172,260,000 $34,452,000 $420,146.34 [28]
29 Buster Posey San Francisco Giants Baseball 9 years (2013–2021) $167,000,000 $18,555,556 $114,540.47 [29]
30 (tie) CC Sabathia New York Yankees Baseball 7 years (2009–2015) $161,000,000 $23,000,000 $141,975.31 [30]
30 (tie) Chris Davis Baltimore Orioles Baseball 7 years (2016–2022) $161,000,000 $23,000,000 $141,975.31 [31]
32 (tie) Matt Kemp Los Angeles Dodgers Baseball 8 years (2012–2019) $160,000,000 $20,000,000 $123,456.79 [32]
32 (tie) Manny RamírezR Boston Red Sox* Baseball 8 years (2001–2008) $160,000,000 $20,000,000 $123,456.79 [33]
34 Troy Tulowitzki Colorado Rockies* Baseball 10 years (2011–2020) $157,750,000 $15,775,000 $97,376.54 [34]
35 (tie) Masahiro Tanaka New York Yankees Baseball 7 years (2014–2020) $155,000,000 $22,141,857 $136,684.30 [35]
35 (tie) Jon Lester Chicago Cubs Baseball 6 years (2015–2020) $155,000,000 $25,833,333 $159,465.02 [36]
37 Adrián González Boston Red Sox* Baseball 7 years (2012–2018) $154,000,000 $22,000,000 $135,802.67 [37]
38 (tie) Kimi Räikkönen Ferrari Auto racing 3 years (2007–2009) $153,000,000 $51,000,000 $2,942,307.69 [38]
38 (tie) Jacoby Ellsbury New York Yankees Baseball 7 years (2014–2020) $153,000,000 $21,857,142 $134,920.64 [39]
40 Mike Conley Memphis Grizzlies Basketball 5 years (2016–2020) $152,605,576 $30,521,115 $372,208.72 [40]
41 Miguel Cabrera Detroit Tigers Baseball 8 years (2008–2015) $152,300,000 $19,037,500 $117,515.43 [41]
42 Todd HeltonR Colorado Rockies* Baseball 11 years (2001–2011) $151,500,000 $13,772,727 $85,016.83 [42]
43 Joel Embiid Philadelphia 76ers Basketball 5 years (2018–2023) $146,500,000 $29,300,000 $357,317.07 [43]
44 Zack Greinke2 Los Angeles Dodgers* Baseball 6 years (2013–2019) $147,000,000 $24,500,000 $151,234.57 [44]
45 Gareth Bale Real Madrid C.F. Association football 6 years (2013–2019) $146,280,000 $24,380,000 $406,333.33 [45]
46 Cole Hamels Philadelphia Phillies* Baseball 6 years (2013–2018) $144,000,000 $24,000,000 $148,148.15 [46]
47 Carl CrawfordR Boston Red Sox* Baseball 7 years (2011–2017) $142,000,000 $20,285,714 $125,220.46 [47]
48 Damian Lillard Portland Trail Blazers Basketball 5 years (2016–2021) $139,888,445 $27,977,689 $341,191.33 [48]
49 Andrew Luck Indianapolis Colts American football 6 years (2016–2021) $139,125,000 $23,187,500 $1,449,218.75 [49]
50 DeMar DeRozan Toronto Raptors* Basketball 5 years (2016–2021) $139,000,000 $27,800,000 $339,024.39 [50]
51 David WrightInjury New York Mets* Baseball 8 years (2013–2020) $138,000,000 $17,250,000 $106,481.48 [51]
52 (tie) Johan SantanaR New York Mets* Baseball 6 years (2008–2013) $137,500,000 $22,916,667 $141,460.91 [52]
52 (tie) Jimmy Garoppolo San Francisco 49ers American football 5 years (2018–2022) $137,500,000 $27,500,000 $1,718,750.00 [53]
54 Kobe BryantR Los Angeles Lakers* Basketball 7 years (2004–2011) $136,400,000 $19,485,714 $237,630.66 [54]
55 Alfonso SorianoR Chicago Cubs* Baseball 8 years (2007–2014) $136,000,000 $17,000,000 $104,938.27 [55]
56 (tie) Freddie Freeman Atlanta Braves Baseball 8 years (2014–2021) $135,000,000 $16,875,000 $104,166.67 [56]
56 (tie) Matthew Stafford Detroit Lions American football 5 years (2018–2022) $135,000,000 $27,000,000 $1,687,500.00 [57]
58 Aaron Rodgers Green Bay Packers American football 4 years (2020-2023) $134,000,000 $33,500,000 $2,093,750.00 [58]
58 Justin Upton Detroit Tigers Baseball 6 years (2016–2021) $132,750,000 $22,125,000 $136,574.07 [59]
59 Calvin JohnsonR Detroit Lions* American football 8 years (2007–2015) $132,000,000 $16,500,000 $1,031,250.00 [60]
60 (tie) Shin-Soo Choo Texas Rangers Baseball 7 years (2014–2020) $130,000,000 $18,571,428 $114,638.45 [61]
60 (tie) Michael Vick3 R Atlanta Falcons* American football 10 years (2005–2014) $130,000,000 $13,000,000 $812,500.00 [62]
62 (tie) Johnny Cueto San Francisco Giants Baseball 6 years (2016–2021) $130,000,000 $21,666,667 $133,744.86 [63]
62 (tie) Anthony Davis New Orleans Pelicans Basketball 5 years (2016–2021) $127,171,313 $25,434,262 $310,173.93 [64]
62 (tie) Andre Drummond Detroit Pistons Basketball 5 years (2016–2021) $127,171,313 $25,434,262 $310,173.93 [65]
62 (tie) Bradley Beal Washington Wizards Basketball 5 years (2016–2021) $127,171,313 $25,434,262 $310,173.93 [66]
66 Jay CutlerR Chicago Bears* American football 7 years (2014–2020) $126,700,000 $18,100,000 $1,131,250.00 [67]
67 Jermaine O'NealR Indiana Pacers* Basketball 7 years (2003–2010) $126,558,000 $18,079,714 $220,484.32 [68]
68 (tie) Kevin GarnettR Minnesota Timberwolves* Basketball 6 years (1999–2005) $126,000,000 $21,000,000 $256,097.56 [69]
68 (tie) Rashard LewisR Orlando Magic* Basketball 6 years (2007–2013) $126,000,000 $21,000,000 $256,097.56 [70]
68 (tie) Vernon WellsR Toronto Blue Jays* Baseball 7 years (2008–2014) $126,000,000 $18,000,000 $111,111.11 [71]
68 (tie) Barry ZitoR San Francisco Giants* Baseball 7 years (2007–2013) $126,000,000 $18,000,000 $111,111.11 [71]
68 (tie) Jayson WerthR Washington Nationals* Baseball 7 years (2011–2017) $126,000,000 $18,000,000 $111,111.11 [72]
68 (tie) Colin Kaepernick San Francisco 49ers* American football 6 years (2015–2020) $126,000,000 $21,000,000 $1,312,500.00 [73]
68 (tie) Jrue Holiday6 New Orleans Pelicans Basketball 5 years (2017–2022) $126,000,000 $25,200,000 $307,317.07 [74]
75 (tie) Ryan HowardR Philadelphia Phillies* Baseball 5 years (2012–2016) $125,000,000 $25,000,000 $154,320.99 [75]
75 (tie) Josh HamiltonR Los Angeles Angels* Baseball 5 years (2013–2017) $125,000,000 $25,000,000 $154,320.99 [76]
75 (tie) Derek Carr Oakland Raiders American football 5 years (2018–2022) $125,000,000 $25,000,000 $1,562,500.00 [77]
78 Carmelo Anthony New York Knicks* Basketball 5 years (2014–2019) $124,064,280 $24,812,856 $302,595.81 [78]
79 (tie) Michael SchumacherR Ferrari* Auto racing 4 years (1996–1999) $124,000,000 $31,000,000 $1,907,692.30 [79]
79 (tie) Alexander Ovechkin Washington Capitals Ice hockey 13 years (2008–2021) $124,000,000 $9,538,461 $116,322.70 [80]
81 Joe Johnson Atlanta Hawks* Basketball 6 years (2010–2017) $123,658,089 $20,609,681 $251,337.58 [81]
82 Chris WebberR Sacramento Kings* Basketball 7 years (2001–2007) $122,718,750 $17,531,250 $213,795.73 [82]
83 Tim DuncanR San Antonio Spurs* Basketball 7 years (2003–2010) $122,007,704 $17,429,672 $212,556.98 [83]
84 Mike HamptonR Colorado Rockies* Baseball 8 years (2001–2008) $121,000,000 $15,125,000 $93,364.20 [42]
85 Joe Flacco Baltimore Ravens* American football 6 years (2013–2018) $120,600,000 $20,100,000 $1,256,250.00 [84]
86 (tie) Jason GiambiR New York Yankees* Baseball 7 years (2002–2008) $120,000,000 $17,142,857 $105,820.10 [85]
86 (tie) Elvis Andrus Texas Rangers Baseball 8 years (2015–2022) $120,000,000 $15,000,000 $92,592.59 [86]
86 (tie) Cliff LeeR Philadelphia Phillies* Baseball 5 years (2011–2015) $120,000,000 $24,000,000 $148,148.15 [87]
86 (tie) Shaquille O'NealR Los Angeles Lakers* Basketball 7 years (1996–2003) $120,000,000 $17,142,857 $209,059.23 [88]
86 (tie) Matt Holliday St. Louis Cardinals* Baseball 7 years (2010–2016) $120,000,000 $17,142,857 $105,820.10 [89]
86 (tie) Larry Fitzgerald Arizona Cardinals American football 8 years (2011–2018) $120,000,000 $15,000,000 $937,500.00 [90]
86 (tie) Nicolas Batum Charlotte Hornets Basketball 5 years (2016–2021) $120,000,000 $24,000,000 $292,682.93 [91]
93 Carson PalmerR Cincinnati Bengals* American football 9 years (2006–2014) $119,750,000‡ $13,305,555 $831,597.19 [92]
94 Carlos BeltránR New York Mets* Baseball 7 years (2005–2011) $119,000,000 $17,000,000 $104,938.27 [93]
95 James Harden Houston Rockets Basketball 4 years (2016–2020) $118,103,446 $29,525,861 $360,071.48 [94]
96 Chris BoshR Miami Heat* Basketball 5 years (2014–2019) $118,000,000 $23,600,000 $287,804.88 [95]
97 Ken Griffey, Jr.R Cincinnati Reds* Baseball 9 years (2000–2008) $116,500,000 $12,944,444 $79,903.98 [42]
98 (tie) Donovan McNabbR Philadelphia Eagles* American football 12 years (2002–2013) $115,000,000‡ $9,583,333 $598,958.31 [96]
98 (tie) Andy Dalton Cincinnati Bengals American football 6 years (2015–2020) $115,000,000‡ $19,166,667 $1,197,916.67 [97]
100 Von Miller Denver Broncos American football 6 years (2016–2021) $114,500,000 $19,083,333 $1,192,708.33 [98]

1 – Rodriguez's 2014 salary was reduced to $2,868,853 due to his season-long suspension related to the Biogenesis baseball scandal[99]
 2 – Rodriguez and Greinke opted out of their contracts after the 2007 and 2015 seasons respectively
 3 – Vick's contract was terminated by the Atlanta Falcons after the 2006 season
 4 – Based on regular season games only (excludes any playoff games), also in baseball, starting pitchers usually pitch every five games, resting during the interval between starts
 6 – Exact contract figures will be available once the 2017–18 salary cap is set and contracts are officially signed
 R – retired
 Injury – While still technically under contract, injury has ended his career
 * – no longer on team
‡ – entirety of contract salary not guaranteed

See also

Notes

  • Contracts in the NFL are often not guaranteed, meaning that players who retire, or who are cut, do not receive their contracted salaries after their release from the team.
  • NBA and NHL seasons span two calendar years.
  • Michael Vick was suspended by the NFL in 2007. The Atlanta Falcons were unsuccessful in a civil legal process to attempt to recoup $20 million of the $100 million in bonuses paid to Vick under terms of his contract extension.
  • During his contract years, Michael Schumacher had significantly higher annual earnings than the athletes on this list with larger total contracts. On top of his $31 million per year paid by the Ferrari team, which alone ranked as the highest annual earnings at the time, he also earned a significant amount more per year from race winnings.
  • David Beckham signed a five-year deal with MLS soccer team Los Angeles Galaxy that was worth a reported $251 million,[100] but that figure included commercial endorsements; only $5 million a year of that figure is salary from the club, while the rest will come via existing endorsements and profit sharing with the club.[101][102]
  • Lewis Hamilton signed a contract with McLaren Mercedes worth at least ₤70 million ($138 million USD) over 5 seasons (2008–2012). However, no official contract details have been released by the team.[103]
  • In 2010, the NHL rejected a 17-year, $102 million contract between the New Jersey Devils and Ilya Kovalchuk, saying that the contract was "a circumvention of the collective bargaining agreement." The later years of the contract would have paid Kovalchuk only $550,000 per year, which lowered the average value per year of the contract. (The NHL's salary cap is based on the average value per year.) [104]

References

  1. ^ Bollinger, Rhett (March 20, 2019). "Trout, Halos make record $400M+ deal official". MLB.com. MLB. Retrieved March 20, 2019.
  2. ^ https://nesn.com/2018/10/canelo-alvarez-signs-richest-athlete-contract-in-sports-history
  3. ^ "Bryce Harper, Phillies agree to record-breaking $330 million free agent deal". CBSSports.com. Retrieved 2019-03-02.
  4. ^ Brown, Tim (2014-11-17). "Marlins slugger Giancarlo Stanton agrees to 13 year, $325 million contract extension". yahoo.com. Retrieved 2017-07-26.
  5. ^ "Manny Machado, San Diego Padres reach 10-year, $300 million deal – MLB – ESPN". Sports.espn.go.com. 2019-02-19. Retrieved 2012-07-11.
  6. ^ "Rodriguez finalizes $275M deal with Yankees – MLB – ESPN". Sports.espn.go.com. 2007-12-13. Retrieved 2012-07-11.
  7. ^ http://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/26083614/why-260-million-deal-win-nolan-arenado-rockies
  8. ^ "ESPN.com: MLB – Rangers go for broke: A-Rod deal worth $252M". Static.espn.go.com. 2003-07-18. Retrieved 2012-07-11.
  9. ^ "Miggy, Tigers agree on record extension". MLB.com. 2014-03-28. Retrieved 2014-03-28.
  10. ^ "Robinson Cano Agrees to deal with seattle mariners". Espn.go.com. 2013-12-06. Retrieved 2013-12-06.
  11. ^ "Albert Pujols' deal completed with Los Angeles Angels; worth $240M over 10 years – ESPN Los Angeles". Espn.go.com. 2012-01-05. Retrieved 2012-07-11.
  12. ^ "Supermax extension to pay James Harden record $228M through 2022–23; ESPN.com: News". ESPN.com. 2017-07-09. Retrieved 2017-07-09.
  13. ^ ESPN.com news services (2014-04-04). "Joey Votto agrees to biggest contract in Cincinnati Reds history". ESPN.com. Retrieved 2014-04-04.
  14. ^ "Red Sox To Sign David Price". MLB Trade Rumors. 2015-12-01. Retrieved 2015-12-01.
  15. ^ . 2014-01-15 http://bleacherreport.com/articles/1913911-clayton-kershaw-and-dodgers-agree-on-7-year-contract-extension. Retrieved 2014-01-15. {{cite web}}: Missing or empty |title= (help)
  16. ^ "Source – Detroit Tigers land Prince Fielder with nine-year, $214 million deal – ESPN". Espn.go.com. 2012-01-25. Retrieved 2012-07-11.
  17. ^ "Nationals deal with Max Scherzer for $210M, half deferred". CBSSports.com. Retrieved 2015-01-19.
  18. ^ Wilmoth, Charles (2015-12-04). "Diamondbacks To Sign Zack Greinke". MLB Trade Rumors. Retrieved 2015-12-04.
  19. ^ http://www.sportingnews.com/nba/news/russell-westbrook-contract-extension-details-thunder-news-roster-paul-george-carmelo-anthony-trade/1snpa0u01qeor17m7c2evrqc03). {{cite web}}: Missing or empty |title= (help)[dead link]
  20. ^ Wojnarowski, Adrian (2017-06-30). "Stephen Curry's supermax deal becomes richest in NBA history". ESPN. Retrieved 2017-06-30.
  21. ^ "ESPN Classic – Jeter drives the Yankees". Static.espn.go.com. Retrieved 2012-07-11.
  22. ^ https://web.archive.org/web/20100326195732/http://wcco.com/local/mauer.contract.extension.2.1579043.html. Archived from the original on March 26, 2010. Retrieved February 19, 2016. {{cite web}}: Missing or empty |title= (help); Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  23. ^ "Cubs add to offseason haul by adding Jason Heyward on 8-year, $184M deal". ESPN.com news service. 11 Dec 2015.
  24. ^ Buster OlneyESPN InsiderFollowArchive (2008-12-23). "Sources: Mark Teixeira, New York Yankees agree to 8-year deal – ESPN". Sports.espn.go.com. Retrieved 2012-07-11.
  25. ^ "Justin Verlander gets record deal". ESPN.com news service. 2013-03-29. Retrieved 2012-07-11.
  26. ^ Nightengale, Bob (2013-02-07). "Mariners, Felix Hernandez agree to $175 million deal". USA Today. Retrieved 2014-03-01.
  27. ^ Matz, Eddie (2016-05-09). "Sources: Stephen Strasburg, Nats agree to 7-year, $175M extension". ESPN.com. Retrieved 2016-05-09.
  28. ^ Kent, Austin (2016-06-30). "Blake Griffin To Sign 5-Year Deal With Clippers". Hoops Rumors. Retrieved 2017-07-02.
  29. ^ Links, Zack (2013-03-29). "Giants Extend Buster Posey". MLB Trade Rumors. Retrieved 2014-03-01.
  30. ^ "CC revels no longer being the big fish | MLB.com: News". Mlb.mlb.com. 2012-06-19. Retrieved 2012-07-11.
  31. ^ "Chris Davis, Orioles agree to 7-year, $161 million deal". Baltimore Sun. 2016-01-16. Retrieved 2016-01-16.
  32. ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2012-06-24. Retrieved 2012-09-09. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |dead-url= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  33. ^ https://web.archive.org/web/19991007144746/http://www.usatoday.com/sports/baseball/mlbfs02.htm. Archived from the original on 1999-10-07. {{cite news}}: Missing or empty |title= (help); Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  34. ^ "Colorado Rockies agree to seven-year megadeal with shortstop Troy Tulowitzki – ESPN". Sports.espn.go.com. 2010-12-01. Retrieved 2012-07-11.
  35. ^ "Baseball-Tanaka chooses Yankees in $155 million deal". sports.yahoo.com. 2014-01-22. Retrieved 2014-01-22.
  36. ^ "Cubs get their man in Jon Lester, now ready to be serious contenders". CBSSports.com. 2014-12-10. Retrieved 2014-12-10.
  37. ^ "Adrian Gonzalez, Boston Red Sox agree to seven-year, $154 million contract – ESPN Boston". Sports.espn.go.com. 2011-04-16. Retrieved 2012-07-11.
  38. ^ forumula1.com (2006-12-05). "Raikkonen is F1's highest paid driver". forumula1.com. Retrieved 2017-07-27.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  39. ^ CBSSports.com (2013-12-03). "Jacoby Ellsbury, Yankees agree to seven-year, $153M deal •". CBSSports.com. Retrieved 2013-12-03.
  40. ^ "Mike Conley, Memphis Grizzlies agree in principle on 5-year, $153 million deal". ESPN.com. 2016-07-01. Retrieved 2016-07-01.
  41. ^ [1][dead link]
  42. ^ a b c "ESPN.com – Major League Baseball – Rockies sign Helton to nine-year contract extension". Static.espn.go.com. Retrieved 2012-07-11.
  43. ^ "Joel Embiid signs a five-year, $146.5 million rookie-scale maximum extension: SBNATION". sbnation.com. 2017-10-11. Retrieved 2018-11-18.
  44. ^ "Dodgers sign Zack Greinke". ESPN.com news service. 2012-12-11. Retrieved 2014-03-02.
  45. ^ "Gareth Bale Joins Real Madrid From Spurs on 6-Year Contract". bloomberg.com. 2013-09-02. Retrieved 2013-09-07.
  46. ^ "Cole Hamels Deal: Phillies Agree To 6-Year, $144M Contract With Star Pitcher". The Huffington Post. 27 March 2013. Archived from the original on 11 April 2013. Retrieved 2012-03-27. {{cite news}}: Unknown parameter |dead-url= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  47. ^ Nicholson, Ben (2010-12-10). "Red Sox Sign Carl Crawford: MLB Rumors". MLBTradeRumors.com. Retrieved 2012-07-11.
  48. ^ "Damian Lillard". Spotrac. Retrieved 2016-07-01.
  49. ^ Links, Zack (2016-06-29). "Colts Extend Andrew Luck Through 2021". Pro Football Rumors. Retrieved 2016-06-29.
  50. ^ Adams, Luke (2016-07-01). "Raptors To Re-Sign Demar DeRozan". Hoops Rumors. Retrieved 2016-07-01.
  51. ^ "NY Mets third baseman David Wright to accept 8-year, $138 million contract extension that will keep All-Star in Queens". New York: NY Daily News. 2012-12-01. Retrieved 2014-03-01.
  52. ^ "Santana's bid for consecutive no-hitters ends – MLB – Yahoo! Sports". Sports.yahoo.com. Retrieved 2012-07-11.
  53. ^ Kevin Parta. "Jimmy Garoppolo, 49ers agree on record 5-year deal". nfl.com. Retrieved 2018-02-08.
  54. ^ "Kobe remains with Lakers – NBA – ESPN". Sports.espn.go.com. 2004-07-16. Retrieved 2012-07-11.
  55. ^ "Cubs agree to $136M deal with Soriano – MLB – ESPN". Sports.espn.go.com. 2006-11-21. Retrieved 2012-07-11.
  56. ^ "Braves extend Freddie Freeman". ESPN.com news service. 2014-05-02. Retrieved 2014-02-17.
  57. ^ Shook, Nick (2017-08-28). "Lions, Matthew Stafford agree to $135M extension". NFL.com. Retrieved 2017-08-28.
  58. ^ Teope, Herbie (2018-08-29). "Aaron Rodgers agrees to 4-year, $134M extension". NFL.com. Retrieved 2018-08-29.
  59. ^ "Source: Justin Upton, Tigers agree to 6-year, $132.75M contract". ESPN.com. 2016-01-19. Retrieved 2016-01-31.
  60. ^ Farrar, Doug (2012-03-14). "Megabucks! Calvin Johnson becomes the NFL's highest-paid receiver | Shutdown Corner – Yahoo! Sports". Sports.yahoo.com. Retrieved 2012-07-11.
  61. ^ "Texas Rangers to sign Shin-Soo Choo to 7-year deal – ESPN Dallas". Espn.go.com. 2013-12-21. Retrieved 2013-12-21.
  62. ^ "Falcons quarterback Michael Vick signs richest NFL deal in history | Jet". Find Articles. 2005-01-17. Archived from the original on 2012-01-18. Retrieved 2012-07-11. {{cite news}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  63. ^ Pavlovic, Alex (2015-12-14). "Giants agree to six-year deal with Johnny Cueto". CSN Bay Area. Retrieved 2015-12-16.
  64. ^ "Anthony Davis". Spotrac. Retrieved 2016-07-01.
  65. ^ Adams, Luke (2016-07-01). "Pistons To Re-Sign Andre Drummond". Hoops Rumors. Retrieved 2016-07-01.
  66. ^ Adams, Luke (2016-07-01). "Wizards, Bradley Beal Agree To Five-Year Deal". Hoops Rumors. Retrieved 2016-07-01.
  67. ^ Farrar, Doug (2014-01-02). "Jay Cutler, Bears agree to seven-year contract extension". Sportsillustrated.cnn.com. Archived from the original on 2014-01-26. Retrieved 2014-03-08. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  68. ^ "Jermaine O'Neal - Stats, Bio - Boston Celtics - NBA - Pro Basketball - SI.com". Sportsillustrated.cnn.com. 1978-10-13. Archived from the original on January 14, 2006. Retrieved 2012-07-11. {{cite news}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  69. ^ "Player Profiles – Kevin Garnett". RealGM. 2006-01-26. Archived from the original on 2010-11-30. Retrieved 2012-07-11. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  70. ^ "NBA Salaries – Orlando Magic". HoopsHype. Retrieved 2012-07-11.
  71. ^ a b "Jays sign Wells to $126 million, seven-year extension – MLB – ESPN". Sports.espn.go.com. 2006-12-18. Retrieved 2012-07-11.
  72. ^ "Jayson Werth agrees to $126 million, 7-year deal with Nationals – ESPN". Sports.espn.go.com. 2010-12-06. Retrieved 2012-07-11.
  73. ^ "Colin Kaepernick signs six-year, $126 million extension with 49ers". CBS Sports. 2014-06-04. Retrieved 2014-06-21.
  74. ^ Adams, Luke (2017-07-01). "Pelicans, Jrue Holiday Agree To Five-Year Deal". Hoops Rumors. Retrieved 2017-07-02.
  75. ^ "Phillies sign Howard to $125M extension – ESPN". Sports.espn.go.com. 2010-04-27. Retrieved 2012-07-11.
  76. ^ "Josh Hamilton begins Angels career". Sports.espn.go.com. 2012-12-17. Retrieved 2012-07-11.
  77. ^ "Raiders, Derek Carr finalize 5-year, $125M extension". NFL.com. 2017-06-22. Retrieved 2017-06-22.
  78. ^ Begley, Ian (July 16, 2014). "Carmelo Anthony deal less than max". ESPN New York. Retrieved 2014-07-16.
  79. ^ Davide Dukcevich, 09.02.02, 1:10 PM ET. "The Incredible Michael Schumacher". Forbes.com. Retrieved 2012-07-11.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  80. ^ "Ovechkin, Capitals signs 13-year, $124 million contract extension – NHL – ESPN". Sports.espn.go.com. 2008-01-13. Retrieved 2012-07-11.
  81. ^ "Agent: Johnson to stay in Atlanta". ESPN.com news services. 2010-07-06. Retrieved 2014-03-09.
  82. ^ "Player Profiles – Chris Webber". RealGM. 1973-03-01. Archived from the original on 2010-10-01. Retrieved 2012-07-11. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  83. ^ "Internet Archive Wayback Machine". 2007-05-27. Archived from the original on 2007-05-27. Retrieved 2012-07-11. {{cite news}}: Cite uses generic title (help); Unknown parameter |dead-url= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  84. ^ JAMISON HENSLEY (2013-02-28). "Sources: Joe Flacco Earned His History Making Deal – ESPN". Sports.espn.go.com. Retrieved 2013-02-28.
  85. ^ "ESPN.com: MLB – Striking gold: Giambi, Yanks agree to $120M deal". Static.espn.go.com. 2001-12-19. Retrieved 2012-07-11.
  86. ^ "Elvis Andrus signs 8-year extension". ESPNDallas.com. 2013-04-04. Retrieved 2014-03-01.
  87. ^ Crasnick, Jerry (2010-12-14). "Sources: Cliff Lee to return to Phillies". ESPN.com. Retrieved 2014-03-02.
  88. ^ "Maximum Contract | Jet". Find Articles. 2000-10-30. Retrieved 2012-07-11.
  89. ^ "Holliday party: Cards introduce slugger | MLB.com: News". Mlb.mlb.com. 2012-06-19. Retrieved 2012-07-11.
  90. ^ "Arizona Cardinals to re-sign Larry Fitzgerald for eight years, $120 million – ESPN". Espn.go.com. 2011-08-21. Retrieved 2012-07-11.
  91. ^ Adams, Luke (2016-07-01). "Hornets To Re-Sign Nicolas Batum". Hoops Rumors. Retrieved 2016-07-01.
  92. ^ "Bengals QB Palmer signs extension through 2014 – NFL – ESPN". Sports.espn.go.com. 2005-12-29. Retrieved 2012-07-11.
  93. ^ "Report: Beltran tries to lure Delgado to Shea, too – MLB – ESPN". Sports.espn.go.com. 2005-01-10. Retrieved 2012-07-11.
  94. ^ "Rockets, Harden Agree To New Contract". Hoops Rumors. 2016-07-09. Retrieved 2016-07-11.
  95. ^ Amick, Sam (2014-07-11). "Chris Bosh lands max contract to stay with Miami Heat". USA Today. Retrieved 2014-07-19.
  96. ^ "Donovan McNabb". AskMen. 1976-11-25. Archived from the original on 2008-03-11. Retrieved 2012-07-11. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  97. ^ "Andy Dalton, Bengals agree to six-year, $115 million contract". CBSSports.com. 2014-08-04. Retrieved 2014-08-04.
  98. ^ Links, Zach (2016-07-15). "Broncos, Von Miller Agree To Extension". Pro Football Rumors. Retrieved 2016-07-16.
  99. ^ Hoch, Bryan (2014-02-07). "A-Rod ends litigation against MLB, MLBPA". Yankees.com. Retrieved 2014-03-08.
  100. ^ ABC News. Beckham Looking Forward to U.S. Challenge. January 12, 2007. Retrieved January 26, 2008.
  101. ^ "Entertainment value". Article on si.com. 2007-01-11. Archived from the original on 25 January 2007. Retrieved 11 January 2007. {{cite news}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  102. ^ Chang, Jen. "Debunking the myths behind Beckham's contract". ESPN Soccernet. Retrieved 12 January 2007.
  103. ^ Gorman, Edward (11 March 2008). "Lewis Hamilton saving for a rainy day". The Times. London. Retrieved 10 March 2008.
  104. ^ Caldwell, Dave (2010-07-21). "N.H.L. Rejects Long-Term Contract for Devils' Ilya Kovalchuk". The New York Times.
Retrieved from "https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=List_of_largest_sports_contracts&oldid=900059728"