Read more sports contracts stories on Newserhttp://www.newser.com/taggrid/16276/sports-contracts.html2009 - Newseren-usNewser Feed GeneratorTue, 24 Nov 2009 12:26:01 CSThttp://www.newser.com/story/66176/at-107m-giants-make-eli-nfls-richest-qb.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagPeyton is going to be so jealous. Eli Manning and the New York Giants have agreed to a 7-year, $106.9 million deal that will make the younger Manning the NFL’s highest-paid quarterback, the Daily News reports. The deal locks down Manning until 2015, and though it’s not the largest...http://www.newser.com/story/66176/at-107m-giants-make-eli-nfls-richest-qb.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagWed, 05 Aug 2009 13:14:40 CDThttp://www.newser.com/story/49159/becks-may-check-out-of-hotel-california.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagSoccer virtuoso David Beckham may have kicked his last ball in the US, reports the Los Angeles Times. The midfielder is on loan from the Los Angeles Galaxy to AC Milan until March, and the boss of the Italian club has said he would welcome Beckham with "open arms"—and...http://www.newser.com/story/49159/becks-may-check-out-of-hotel-california.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagWed, 28 Jan 2009 3:11:03 CSThttp://www.newser.com/story/32965/top-nfl-training-camp-issues-non-favre-edition.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagThe NFL is in the midst of a turbulent off-season, even if you ignore the Brett Favre and Chad Johnson sagas. ESPN’s John Clayton breaks down the other top distractions as training camp nears: With NFL Europe gone but the 80-man roster still in place, teams will have trouble finding...http://www.newser.com/story/32965/top-nfl-training-camp-issues-non-favre-edition.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagMon, 21 Jul 2008 14:05:36 CDThttp://www.newser.com/story/32834/forget-stocks-invest-in-soccer.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagThe hottest new commodity in Brazil is its soccer stars, and investors are taking note. Companies like Traffic are buying up the contracts of the next wave of potential Ronaldinhos and then lending their acquisitions out to poor but visible Brazilian teams. When European leagues come knocking with huge offers,...http://www.newser.com/story/32834/forget-stocks-invest-in-soccer.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagSat, 19 Jul 2008 8:59:47 CDThttp://www.newser.com/story/32275/10-possible-teams-for-favre.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagThe maybe-not-as-retired-as-we-thought Brett Favre has asked the Green Bay Packers to release him from his contract so he can play elsewhere. It's far from certain the Packers will agree, but USA Today runs down 10 places he could go: Baltimore Ravens: Favre's agent has placed players there before. Buffalo Bills:...http://www.newser.com/story/32275/10-possible-teams-for-favre.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagSat, 12 Jul 2008 11:30:48 CDThttp://www.newser.com/story/29139/fortunate-50-sports-elite-in-the-green.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagForget all the talk of economic uncertainty. Sports Illustrated has released its fifth annual Fortunate 50 ranking of top athlete incomes, and things are certain as they've ever been; the NBA pays the best, women aren't being paid enough and Tiger Woods is absolutely untouchable. Ranked by combined on- and...http://www.newser.com/story/29139/fortunate-50-sports-elite-in-the-green.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagThu, 05 Jun 2008 16:37:46 CDThttp://www.newser.com/story/10868/yanks-100m-short-on-a-rod.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagNot even close. The Yankees fell more than $100 million short of what A-Rod and agent Scott Boras demanded, ESPN reports. Before opting out of his contract, Alex Rodriguez told the Yanks he wanted a deal worth a staggering $350 million over eight years, but the team figured on about...http://www.newser.com/story/10868/yanks-100m-short-on-a-rod.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagSat, 03 Nov 2007 7:39:07 CDT