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Kenny Lawler's three‑year, $1 million deal with the Hamilton Tiger‑Cats sets a new CFL record, yet it pales next to the multi‑million contracts of former Cal teammates in the NFL.
A contentious proposal to cap player salaries has ignited debate across Major League Baseball, spotlighting the Los Angeles Dodgers and raising questions about the league’s financial priorities.
Owners propose a $171‑$245 million payroll range for 2027, a 50/50 revenue split and a $75 million war chest, while the players’ union warns the measure would suppress wages and fail to lower ticket prices.
After five seasons in the NFL and a standout college career at Florida International, Stantley Thomas-Oliver III has agreed to a deal with the BC Lions, though financial terms remain undisclosed.
Eleven Ohio State players were selected in the 2026 NFL draft, each signing or awaiting contracts that range from modest rookie deals to nine‑figure guarantees.
The Pittsburgh Steelers have officially signed former Indiana University tight end Riley Nowakowski to his first NFL contract, a four‑year agreement worth $4,823,260 that includes a $443,260 signing bonus and guarantees $443,260 of the total value.
Elijah Sarratt has signed a $5.56 million, four-year contract with the Baltimore Ravens, featuring a $1.18 million signing bonus and guaranteed money, after being drafted in the fourth round and announcing he will wear No. 13.
Former Indiana linebacker Aiden Fisher has agreed to a four‑year, $4.5 million contract with the Houston Texans, featuring a $127,576 signing bonus and an average annual salary of $1.1 million. His deal marks a breakthrough for the Hoosiers' defensive legacy.
For the first time, 31 WNBA players will surpass the $1 million mark in a single season, a shift driven by a sweeping new contract that has reshaped the league’s financial landscape.