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ESPN "Broke" - What's Changed?

ESPN "Broke" - What's Changed?

Unpacking the Financial Mistakes That Derail Athletes—and How Today’s Stars Are Breaking the Cycle

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David Skilling
Dec 24, 2024
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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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