ESPN "Broke" - What's Changed?
Unpacking the Financial Mistakes That Derail Athletes—and How Today’s Stars Are Breaking the Cycle
Imagine earning millions in your 20s, living in luxury, surrounded by fame and opportunity—only to find yourself broke just a few years after retiring. It sounds unthinkable, yet for many professional athletes, it’s a harsh reality.
The ESPN 30 for 30 documentary Broke (2012) laid this bare, exposing how athletes, despite their wealth and success, often …
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