If you know me, you know that I love sports – especially basketball. And you couldn’t have scripted a better Game 7 in the Eastern Conference semifinals of the NBA Championship. The pivotal moment in that game involved Kevin Durant taking a spinning jumper near the three-point line. He made it – but because he…
La Liga players may not be on the pitch yet, but at least one player is still making news: Atlético Madrid striker Diego Costa had pleaded guilty to tax fraud. The tax charges stem from Costa’s transfer to Chelsea FC in July of 2014. Costa enjoyed success at Chelsea for a few years (winning two Premier League…
I finished a disappointing fourth place in this year’s Fantasy Football. Even worse: I was beaten by a 13 year-old. That might explain why I’m choosing to keep my money firmly in my wallet on Super Bowl LIV: No gambling for me. Luck is rarely on my side. But millions of folks are willing to…
Gregory R. Hampton, a New York Giants fan, might have been the biggest winner in the National Football League (NFL) draft. Hampton won 100 years of season tickets as part of the league’s ‘Tickets for 100 Years’ centennial contest. It was probably the most valuable get of the night (yes, even over the Cardinals taking Kyler…
Who’s going to win Super Bowl LIII? So far, odds-makers have the New England Patriots edging out the Los Angeles Rams for the win in Atlanta. But not everyone is counting out the Rams: Gamblers are putting down big bucks, upwards of $1 million, in favor of the NFC Champions. MGM Resorts has reported a $2…
He originally vowed to fight tax charges against him, but Cristiano Ronaldo is now expected to plead guilty to tax fraud. In 2017, the soccer superstar was accused of failing to pay 14.7 million euros ($16.5 million US) in taxes. He was alleged to have avoided paying taxes by funneling income related to image rights, meaning his…
The Ohio Supreme Court ruled 5-2 that the Cincinnati Reds aren’t required to pay taxes on promotional items that they give to fans who attend their games.
This morning, I was greeted on my laptop with two words: Draft Day? It seems that my brother is eager to get our fantasy football season going. He’s got a point since the National Football League (NFL) officially kicked off its season last night. (A petty sister might note that his Patriots lost to her…
Manchester United was missing Alexis Sánchez at the start of its US tour. The forward was reportedly denied access to the United States due to a tax fraud conviction.
Exactly how big a bite does the tax man take from players? Depending on the country, top tax rates can range from 13% to over 50%. Here’s a glimpse at the top tax rates for each of the countries in the Round of 16.
