Articles Written by Travis Pulver

Travis, a native Texan, has been blogging about sports for the last seven years. His passion is bringing the best and most interesting stories to light for the enjoyment of the public. He currently lives in Indiana (loves basketball, but hates going to the Indy 500) with his wife and two adorable kids. Feel free to follow him on Twitter and check out his website FatManWriting.com.

NBA Stardom, A Kardashian Marriage, Brothel Overdoses, Meme Coins and Evictions: The Continually Bizarre Life Lamar Odom

Lamar Odom once had it all: NBA titles, millions in the bank, and a reality TV marriage to a Kardashian. But after addiction, a near-fatal overdose, and a string of chaotic headlines, his post-basketball life has taken yet another strange turn —...
"I Love the Juice"… Charles Barkley Gambled Away Roughly Half His NBA Career Earnings Before He Found His Limit

Charles Barkley never hid his love of gambling. But over the years, his million-dollar habits nearly overwhelmed his fortune—until one very public wake-up call made him change course.
The Original Purchase Price And Current Value Of Every NFL Team

Some NFL teams were once bought for less than the price of a used car. Today, they're worth billions. From $100 purchases to $10 billion valuations, here's how every NFL franchise turned into one of the most lucrative investments in sports history.
Who Are The Highest Paid ESPN Personalities?

Who are the highest paid ESPN anchors? How much do ESPN personalities make in salary per year?
The Highest Paid Sports Commentators In America

Not everyone on the list below is a former professional athlete, but the majority are. So let's take a look at the highest paid sports commentators.
How One Simple Negotiation Trick From 1999 Is About To Make Mario Lemieux Filthy Rich

Back in 1999, Mario Lemieux became a part owner of the Pittsburgh Penguins. And it all boils down to a simple, yet brilliant, negotiation trick...
How Houston Texans Owner Bob McNair Earned His $4 Billion Fortune

How did Houston Texans owner Bob McNair become rich enough to own an NFL team?
Billionaire Michael Jordan Has Zero Influence On Which Players Wear His Shoes, And The Reason Why Is Kind Of Strange…

To make sure Michael Jordan can't gain a competitive advantage by promising shoe deals to players, the league does not allow him to decide who gets a deal and who doesn't.
Hosting The Olympics Or World Cup Is More Trouble Than It's Worth

Hosting the Olympics or World Cup is an honor, but as plans for the recently scrapped $2 billion stadium in Tokyo prove it can be very expensive. So – why do it?
The Time A 4th Of July Fireworks Accident Cost An NFL Player $60 Million And A Finger

Over the Fourth of July Weekend, New York Giants defensive end Jason Pierre-Paul had a fireworks-related accident that severely injured his hand. The incident was serious enough to cause the team to pull the long-term deal it had offered him off t...