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Dallas Cowboys cheerleaders didn't take kindly to Jerry Jones' ownership in 1989.

Jerry Jones’ Controversial Rule Changes Made 14 Cowboys Cheerleaders Quit the Team

Jake Elman , 17 June 2020

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The New York Yankees almost traded for Chicago Cubs slugger Sammy Sosa in the summer of 2000.

#MLB Sammy Sosa Could Have Hit Home Runs for the Yankees If a 2000 Trade Went Through

Jake Elman , 15 June 2020

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Brian Brohm had an opportunity to replace Brett Favre as the Packers' starting quarterback in 2008. The job eventually went to Aaron Rodgers.

#NFL Louisville’s Brian Brohm Could Have Replaced Brett Favre Instead of Aaron Rodgers

Jake Elman , 14 June 2020

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Former Baltimore Ravens defensive lineman Tony Siragusa appeared on HBO's 'The Sopranos' after his career ended.

#NFL Super Bowl Champion Tony Siragusa’s ‘Sopranos’ Guest Spot Divided the Show’s Fans

Jake Elman , 11 June 2020

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Seattle Seahawks running back Marshawn Lynch kept smiling even when the NFL fined him.

#NFL Marshawn Lynch Had to Pay Over $130,000 in Fines Across One Season

Jake Elman , 09 June 2020

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Former San Diego Padres slugger John Kruk struggled in 1988 after he had interactions with the FBI.

#MLB John Kruk Blamed the Worst Season of His Career on FBI Surveillance

Jake Elman , 07 June 2020

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Former Giants closer Brian Wilson made three All-Star Games from 2008-11.

#MLB Whatever Happened to Giants Closer Brian Wilson and His Iconic Beard?

Jake Elman , 31 May 2020

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The NFL sued rapper M.I.A. after she made a lewd gesture during a Super Bowl performance in 2012.

#NFL The NFL Once Sued Rapper M.I.A. for Over $16 Million Because of a Lewd Gesture

Jake Elman , 26 May 2020

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Former New York Mets third baseman Todd Zeile had over 2,000 hits and 250 home runs in 16 MLB seasons.

#MLB After Todd Zeile Earned $40 Million in the Majors, He Went Into Business With Charlie Sheen

Jake Elman , 17 May 2020

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Rex Grossman once led the Chicago Bears to a Super Bowl. Grossman now works in the nursing industry.

#NFL Bears Bust Rex Grossman Turned His $15 Million Into A Nursing Company

Jake Elman , 16 May 2020

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Mickey Mantle made $7,500 as a rookie outfielder in 1951. How much would the Yankees great and Hall of Famer make if he played in 2020?

#MLB Mickey Mantle Made $7,500 as a Rookie and Would Be a $500 Million Outfielder If He Played Today

Jake Elman , 13 May 2020

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Osi Umenyiora was a two-time Pro Bowler and dangerous defensive end. Umenyiora is now an award-winning sportscaster in his native England.

#NFL Osi Umenyiora Went From $45 Million Defensive End to Award-Winning British Sportscaster

Jake Elman , 13 May 2020

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Plaxico Burress helped the New York Giants to a legendary Super Bowl win in 2008. Burress is more remembered, though, for his 2008 gun shot wound.

#NFL Plaxico Burress Made $30 Million and Reinvented Himself After Gunshot Wound

Jake Elman , 10 May 2020

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Patriots wide receiver Matthew Slater has made nearly $20 million as a special teams ace.

#MLB Patriots’ Matthew Slater Has Earned $20 Million Just to Play Special Teams

Jake Elman , 10 May 2020

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Former Baltimore Ravens quarterback Kyle Boller threw 48 touchdowns and 54 interceptions in 64 career games. Boller later admitted he was glad when he retired after the 2011 season.

#NFL Kyle Boller Earned $15 Million From the Ravens but Was Glad to Get Away From Football

Jake Elman , 08 May 2020

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