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Cristiano Ronaldo is soccer’s first-ever billionaire: He went from begging for burgers outside McDonald’s to landing a $400 million contract
By Preston ForeJune 28, 2026
NBA Finals MVP Jalen Brunson
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Jalen Brunson just led the Knicks to a historic win—and credits his NBA veteran dad’s work ethic for preparing him for the job
By Emma BurleighJune 15, 2026
Tom Brady wearing commencement regalia behind a podium at Georgetown University
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Tom Brady tells Gen Z to treat their careers like the Super Bowl: ‘You may only get one chance to impress your boss or land a promotion’
By Preston ForeMay 19, 2026
Olympic champion Mo Farah’s reality check for unemployed Gen Zers who think they have it bad: ‘I was child-trafficked … but I never gave up on myself’
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Olympic champion Mo Farah’s reality check for unemployed Gen Zers who think they have it bad: ‘I was child-trafficked … but I never gave up on myself’
By Orianna Rosa RoyleFebruary 24, 2026
Meet the retired Olympic champions starting second careers at Goldman Sachs with zero financial expertise and no office experience
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Meet the retired Olympic champions starting second careers at Goldman Sachs with zero financial expertise and no office experience
By Emma BurleighFebruary 22, 2026
At 22, Olympic skier Eileen Gu is worth over $20 million. She’s juggling brand deals and sports with school. And she urges Gen Z not to wait until they’re ‘older’ to start
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At 22, Olympic skier Eileen Gu is worth over $20 million. She’s juggling brand deals and sports with school. And she urges Gen Z not to wait until they’re ‘older’ to start
By Preston ForeFebruary 11, 2026
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NBA star Metta World Peace says Kobe Bryant taught him that no matter how hard you work, someone else is working harder
By Orianna Rosa RoyleFebruary 8, 2026
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Skier Lindsey Vonn is competing in the 2026 Winter Olympics despite a ruptured ACL: She says grit is the most important quality in life and business
By Emma HinchliffeFebruary 6, 2026
U.S. athlete Daniella Ramirez during a press conference on day five of the Olympic Games in Paris.
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Olympic swimmer earns ‘just enough’ to cover her rent. She’s turned to social media for more cash: ‘I make more than five times as much as what I make as an Olympic athlete’
By Orianna Rosa RoyleFebruary 6, 2026
Ryan Lochte
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Gold and silver prices have soared in time for the 2026 Olympics—now winning-athlete’s medals will be worth more money than ever with some fetching over $100K
By Preston ForeFebruary 4, 2026
Philippines’ first male Olympic gold medalist in history was given a fully furnished $550,000 condo and a lifetime supply of ramen to go with his medals
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Philippines’ first male Olympic gold medalist in history was given a fully furnished $550,000 condo and a lifetime supply of ramen to go with his medals
By Orianna Rosa RoyleFebruary 4, 2026
Young blue collar worker
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Gen Z can skip college and still earn big: Here are the top 15 highest-paying jobs that don’t require a degree
By Emma BurleighDecember 29, 2025
Hezly Rivera
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U.S. Olympic gold medalist Hezly Rivera shares her secret to switching her mindset to calm mode before performing
By Jessica CoacciNovember 8, 2025
David Beckham’s company raked in nearly $100 million last year: Deals with AliExpress and SharkNinja put him back on the billionaire track
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David Beckham’s company raked in nearly $100 million last year: Deals with AliExpress and SharkNinja put him back on the billionaire track
By Preston ForeOctober 3, 2025
Meet the tennis exec in charge of the US Open’s teams earning over $500 million in revenue each year
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Meet the tennis exec in charge of the US Open’s teams earning over $500 million in revenue each year
By Benjamin SnyderSeptember 6, 2025
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By Sydney LakeJune 25, 2026
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