Posts Tagged Athlete compensation

Woodson says he’s look for fit in Raiders visit

ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — Charles Woodson pushed back a visit to Oakland to pursue a reunion with the Raiders because extending his career in the NFL isn’t his only mission.

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Cowboys keep tackle Doug Free at much lower salary

IRVING, Texas (AP) — The Dallas Cowboys have significantly reduced right tackle Doug Free’s salary after a difficult season that ended with him as a part-time player.

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Retirement tests if Beckham built lasting brand

In this July 13, 2007, file photo, England soccer player David Beckham holds up his new jersey as he is introduced as the newest member of the Los Angeles Galaxy soccer team in Carson, Calif. The 38-year-old midfielder, who recently won a league title in a fourth country with Paris Saint-Germain, said Thursday, May 16, 2013, he will retire after the season.  (AP Photo/Nick Ut, File)

PARIS (AP) — David Beckham’s pecs are at least as much a part of his brand as his kick; his brand of shoes ultimately more lucrative than the game he’s giving up. Listed as the world’s highest-earning athlete for 2013, Beckham’s retirement from play still leaves him with valuable endorsements and unparalleled celebrity. The question is whether he can maintain it.

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APNewsBreak: MLB draft bonus pool up 8.2 percent

NEW YORK (AP) — Major League Baseball teams can spend a little more money on amateur draft picks this year.

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Cowboys sign cornerback Webb, 4th-round pick

IRVING, Texas (AP) — The Dallas Cowboys have signed cornerback B.W. Webb, their fourth-round pick, to a four-year deal worth about $2.5 million.

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