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Canelo Alvarez Signs Biggest Sports Contract Ever - 10 Fights for $365M

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Canelo Alvarez just inked a massive $365 million 10-fight deal with the streaming service DAZN. This deal marks the biggest sports contract in history. Canelo opens the deal this December when he takes on Rocky Fielding of England for the super middleweight title in New York City at Madison Square Garden. The DAZN service launched last month debuting with heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua's successful defense against Russia’s Alexander Povetkin. DAZN has former ESPN head, John Skipper at the helm, the company is looking to land other major sports contracts in the very near future. Source: latimes.com

Mayweather Responds to Khabib's Fight Challenge: Get the Checkbook Out!

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Following his victorious win over Conor McGregor, UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov called out Floyd Mayweather. In a video posted alongside Mayweather Promotions CEO Leonard Ellerbe, Khabib told Mayweather, "Let's go, Floyd, we have to fight now. 50-0 vs. 27-0, two guys who never lose. Let's go, why not? Because in the jungle, there's only one king. Of course I'm the king because he cannot drop McGregor, but I drop him easily. Let's go." Mayweather responded with an Instagram post that read, "CBS, Showtime and MGM Grand get the checkbook out! Go to @leonardellerbe ‘s page to view Khabib Nurmagomedov challenging me. LET’S MAKE LAS VEGAS GREAT AGAIN!" Vladtv

Anyone can now subscribe to a $299 Lyft All-Access Plan

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EekIn order to better compete with veteran ridesharing transportation service provider Uber, Lyft is trying out a new business strategy that could generate a steadier, safer revenue for the 2012-founded American company. In addition to single trips from A to B, users of the popular Android and iOS app can now get a monthly subscription covering up to 30 rides. This All-Access Plan costs $299, which may sound rather prohibitive, but if you’re a short-distance traveler that doesn't own a car, Lyft promises to save you quite a bit of money. Those 30 rides included can be worth up to $15 each, so you’re looking at maximum savings of 150 bucks compared to how much you’d separately pay for the same trips. Unfortunately, unused rides do not roll over to the next subscription period. On the bright side, if any individual ride exceeds the $15 value, you’ll simply be asked to cough up the difference. Meanwhile, if you go over the allotted monthly 30-ride total, you can get another 5 perce

50 Cent Lands $150 Million Multi-Series Deal with Starz

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50 Cent has cemented his talents at Starz with his hit TV show Power, and the network has worked out a multi-series deal worth up to $150 million with the famed entertainer. The deal will include a three-series commitment through his G-Unit Film and Television company. Fif responded to the news, saying, "When I sat down with Chris [Albrecht, Starz CEO] and walked him through my plans for G-Unit Film & Television going forward, he let me know I was essentially requesting the biggest deal in premium cable history. I am excited to announce that we’ve made that partnership between myself, G-Unit Film & Television and Starz/Lionsgate and we will continue our proven track record of breaking records and delivering unique content for audiences around the world … Get The Strap." Two new series have already been announced. Black Mafia Family, which will follow the story of BMF CEO Big Meech, and Vanguard, which will tell the story of a man who returns back from his Navy tours

FL Man Flew to Chicago to Cut Off Ex-Girlfriend's BF's Penis

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According to a report, a Florida man named Justin Foster went to Chicago to confront the boyfriend of his ex-girlfriend. Foster reportedly chopped off the man’s genitals after hitting him. In the head with a tire iron. Foster reportedly spotted the man on the street, hit him in the head, carved his initials into the man’s leg, then cut off his penis. After cutting it off, Foster allegedly tossed it over a fence. Foster fled back to Florida but was caught and taken back to Chicago. He was being held with no bold in the beginning, but now his bail was set at $1 million. Source: Miami Herald

Parents of Alleged R. Kelly Abuse Victim Start "R. Kelly Abuse Hotline"

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The parents of one of R. Kelly's alleged abuse victims, Jocelyn Savage, have started an "R. Kelly Abuse Hotline" for accusers who claim to have had unlawful interactions with the singer. The hotline has already received upwards of 80 calls from women or parents alleging abuse on the part of Kelly according to the Savages. “One reason I feel that he’s been getting away with a lot of the allegations for the last two decades is because people feel he has money and power and they don’t have the resources to fight him,” said Jonjelyn Savage. The Savages are helping victims with finding proper counseling while also seeking to build a larger case against Kelly in hopes that he will be held accountable for the alleged actions. Source: vibe.com