Bеforе hе bеcamе Coach Primе and capturеd thе collеgе football spotlight with thе Colorado Buffaloеs, Dеion Sandеrs [https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/deion-sanders/] had alrеady lеft an indеliblе mark in thе world of sports. Bеyond his NFL stardom, Sandеrs had a significant impact in basеball and maintained notablе connections in that sport as well. Rеnownеd for his unwavеring wisdom and rеliability, Sandеrs has bееn a go-to figurе for advicе, whеthеr on or off thе fiеld. But hеrе’s a fascinating twist: did you know that Sandеrs’ invaluablе words oncе workеd wondеrs for MLB lеgеnd Alеx Rodriguеz, shaping his rеmarkablе carееr? In a recent podcast episode of Bloomberg Originals’ ‘The Deal with Alex Rodriguez and Jason Kelly,’ former MLB star Alex Rodriguez shared how former NFL star turned head coach Deion Sanders had a profound impact on his career. Rodriguez recalled a pivotal moment in 2001, shortly after signing a major deal with the Texas Rangers, when he sought advice from Sanders during spring training. Rodriguez approached Sanders and asked for guidance. Sanders’ response was simple yet profound: “You take care of the baseball, but just make sure you’re the best teammate in that clubhouse to those 24 other guys.” This advice resonated deeply with Rodriguez and shaped his approach to leadership and teamwork throughout his illustrious career in Major League Baseball. Read Also: Los Angeles News: Five Issues Jim Harbaugh Needs to Address for the Chargers to Win the Super Bowl [https://www.essentiallysports.com/nfl-ncaa-news-los-angeles-news-five-issues-jim-harbaugh-needs-to-address-for-the-chargers-to-win-the-super-bowl/] Sanders’ words underscore the importance of not only excelling individually but also fostering a positive and supportive team dynamic—a lesson that Rodriguez carried with him as he became one of MLB’s greatest stars. Read more: ‘All Hell Breaks Loose’ as Jim Harbaugh Threatens to Bring about Revolutionary Changes to Steady the Chargers’ Sinking Ship [https://www.essentiallysports.com/nfl-ncaa-active-news-all-hell-breaks-loose-as-jim-harbaugh-threatens-to-bring-about-revolutionary-changes-to-steady-the-chargers-sinking-ship/?utm_campaign=internal_links&utm_medium=dive_deeper&utm_source=website%2F] 

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Major League Baseball Major League Baseball (MLB) is one of the oldest professional sports leagues in the world. Founded in 1903, the league has 30 teams &#8211; 15 play in the National League while 15 play in the American League. There are 29 teams from the United States of America while one team from Canada, similar to NBA. Significantly, both the NL and AL leagues were started earlier back in 1876 and 1901 while the winners of each league will play in the final. Likewise, the MLB headquarters is situated in Midtown Manhattan. After the league&#8217;s incredible success, the 1920s saw the league being devoid of home runs which got known as the dead-ball era. As the games gained unprecedented success, new turfs and stadiums began in existence during the 1970-80 era. Hence, baseball became one of the major sport in the USA. Sep 20, 2021; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; St. Louis Cardinals third baseman Nolan Arenado (28) celebrates with third base coach Ron &#8216;Pop&#8217; Warner (75) after hitting a home run against the Milwaukee Brewers in the first inning at American Family Field. Mandatory Credit: Michael McLoone-USA TODAY Sports The MLB also includes Minor League Baseball that includes lower-tier franchises that hold affiliation with the MLB teams. The teams play 162 games each season as the five best teams advance to a post-season tournament. The tournament would see six division champions and four wild card teams. A one-game playoff would be played between the two Wild card teams. After that, a best of five-game series will be played in the playoffs. The final two teams of each division would play against each other in a seven-match series. The last game will be between the champions of each conference in a seven-match series for the MLB title. Due to its popularity, the MLB sees crowds flooding in to see matches. The 2018 season saw 69.6 million spectators. After the NFL, the MLB generates the second-most revenue in America. History of MLB During the summer of 1839, Abner Doubleday invented the game in Cooperstown, New York. Although people played the sport leisurely, it now has become, one of the most followed sports in the USA. The origins of the sport had come into existence back in the 18th century, from the two English games: rounders- a game introduced by English colonialists and cricket. After the industrial revolution, the sport became a mainstay amongst American people with different people playing the sport. After several years, a bank clerk named Alexander Joy Cartwright made some rules that define modern baseball. A new diamond-shaped infield, foul lines, and the three-strike rule got introduced. Significantly, he abolished the rule where a person throws the ball on them to tag them in. The Knickerbockers played the first official game of baseball as they squared off with a cricket team. Hence, it came one of the sporting marvels of the country. How to Watch Major League Baseball Most of the games are telecasted on AT&amp;T TV as the broadcast depends on the region. ESPN and Fubo TV telecasts select opening day games. Meanwhile, in the UK, the games are telecasted on BT Sport and are also included in BT Sport ESPN. ST LOUIS, MO &#8211; SEPTEMBER 19: Fernando Tatis Jr. #23 of the San Diego Padres returns to the dugout after popping out against the St. Louis Cardinals in the fifth inning at Busch Stadium on September 19, 2021 in St Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Dilip Vishwanat/Getty Images) Moreover, Australia telecasts their broadcast on ESPN Australia while North Africa, Middle East, and France are broadcasted on the beIN Sports channel. In addition, people can watch games with an MLB. TV subscription that costs $25 per month/$129 per year. Teams in the MLB The number of teams present in the MLB is 30. Likewise, two conferences (AL &amp; NL) will host 15 teams as they play against each other throughout the season. Each conference is further divided into East, Central, and West. National League EAST: Atlanta Braves Miami Marlins New York Mets Philadelphia Phillies Washington Nationals CENTRAL: Chicago Cubs Cincinnati Reds Milwaukee Brewers Pittsburgh Pirates St. Louis Cardinals WEST: Arizona Diamondbacks Colorado Rockies Los Angeles Dodgers San Diego Padres San Francisco Giants American League EAST:  Baltimore Orioles Boston Red Sox New York Yankees Tampa Bay Rays Toronto Blue Jays CENTRAL: Chicago White Sox Cleveland Indians Detroit Tigers Kansas City Royals Minnesota Twins WEST:  Houston Astros Los Angeles Angels Oakland Athletics Seattle Mariners Texas Rangers NEW YORK, NEW YORK &#8211; JUNE 29: Shohei Ohtani #17 of the Los Angeles Angels hits a two-run home run during the fifth inning against the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium on June 29, 2021 in the Bronx borough of New York City. 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Alex Rodriguez: Net Worth 2023, Relationships, and Investments Alex Rodriguez Net Worth 2023 As of 2023, Alex Rodriguez&#8217;s reported net worth is around $350 million. By the time A-Rod retired from the park, he accumulated almost $475 million in salary and bonuses, and another $100 to $200 million in brand endorsements. After retirement, he dove into the world of business through A-Rod Corp, an enterprise he began in his teenage years. Thanks to his multiple investments under the umbrella of his investment company, the former New York Yankees slugger&#8217;s estimated salary is around $33 million per annum. While his baseball career may be what brought him into the spotlight, it is surely his affable personality that is keeping him there. Alex Rodriguez’s Early Life and Family Alex Rodriguez was born to Victor Rodriguez and Lourdes Navarro on July 27, 1975, in New York City, United States. A-Rod&#8217;s father was a Dominican-American, while his mother was a Puerto Rican. Victor ran a shoe store in Manhattan when Alex was born. Lourdes, on the other hand, was a secretary until she had to start working multiple jobs. He was raised in the Washington Heights neighborhood of Manhattan before his family moved to Miami after their shoe business did not survive in NYC. However, when young Rodriguez was only nine years old, his father abandoned his family and moved back to New York. Alex Rodriguez was the youngest of two half-siblings from his mother&#8217;s first marriage, Joe Dunand, and Susy Dunand. A-Rod studied at Everglades Elementary School in Florida, where a chance meeting with a coach set him up as the catcher on the school team. In addition to that, A-Rod went to Westminster Christian School and Christopher Columbus High School. BOSTON &#8211; SEPTEMBER 28: Alex Rodriguez #13 of the New York Yankees smiles between innings against the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park September 28, 2008 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Jim Rogash/Getty Images) When Victor Rodriguez abandoned 9-year-old A-Rod and his family, A-Rod&#8217;s mother, Lourdes Rodriguez, stepped into the role of both parents. She worked multiple jobs during the day to feed her family and raised the future baseball star right through his school days and through to college. Coordinated by Alex Rodriguez&#8217;s ex-wife Cynthia Scurtis, the future Yankees superstar reconnected with his father for the first time on Father&#8217;s Day in 2000 at Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome in Minnesota. A-Rod described that day by saying, as &#8220;maybe the most important four days of my life.&#8221; Alex Rodriguez: Baseball career Alex went from strength to strength after getting drafted first by the Mariners in the 1993 draft. He made his MLB debut as a starting shortstop with the Seattle Mariners on July 8, 1994. A-Rod was only the third player in the past century to make their debut at the tender age of 18 years old, and the first such player in a decade. He picked up friends in the dugout all along. Ken Griffey Jr., one of the most famous pieces of the puzzle in Seattle, reportedly even asked for Rodriguez to have the locker next to his. Rodriguez then set out for new pastures in his free agency in 2000. In a record contract for the league at the time, the Texas Rangers signed the shortstop to a 10-year, $252 million deal in December 2000. With the Texas Rangers, in 2003, Alex Rodriguez won his first American League MVP Award. For the most storied part of his career, A-Rod arrived in New York after the end of the 2003 season. Not one to set the bar for himself, Rodriguez set out to shatter his own record in his move to the New York Yankees as he signed another 10-year $275 million deal with the New York Yankees in 2004. In a trade that put the player alongside his high school friend and fellow emergent shortstop, Derek Jeter, Rodriguez flourished in New York. NEW YORK &#8211; JULY 15: American League All-Star Alex Rodriguez #13 of the New York Yankees reacts after a play in the first inning of the 79th MLB All-Star Game at Yankee Stadium on July 15, 2008 in the Bronx borough of New York City. (Photo by Nick Laham/Getty Images) Following the 2007 season, A-Rod opted out of his ten-year New York Yankees contract and entered free agency again. The controversy arose because many fans and members of the media felt that Rodriguez&#8217;s decision to opt out was selfish and showed a lack of loyalty to the Pinstripes. This sparked debates and discussions about the role of contracts and opt-out clauses in professional sports and the ethical implications of using them. Rodriguez eventually re-signed with the Yankees for 10 years and $275 million, the largest contract in MLB history at the time. After spending 12 seasons with the Yankees filled with achievements and controversy, with four homers short of 700, Alex Rodriguez announced his MLB retirement in 2016 when his contract ended. Alex Rodriguez’s Media Career Upon retiring from his playing career, Rodriguez made a transition into the media world, occupying various roles such as a commentator for Fox Sports 1, a guest judge on the popular show &#8220;Shark Tank,&#8221; and a contributor to ABC News.  OAKLAND, CALIFORNIA &#8211; AUGUST 29: Broadcaster and former MLB player Alex Rodriguez looks on from the field before the game between the Oakland Athletics and the New York Yankees at RingCentral Coliseum on August 29, 2021 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Lachlan Cunningham/Getty Images) In 2018, he joined the broadcast team for ESPN&#8217;s &#8220;Sunday Night Baseball.&#8221; Furthermore, in 2017, he was announced as the host of CNBC&#8217;s &#8220;Back In The Game,&#8221; where he assists former athletes in making a resurgence in their personal lives. The first episode of the show premiered in March 2018 on CNBC. Most recently, A-Rod called the National League postseason alongside the likes of David Ortiz and Frank Thomas with Fox Sports. Alex Rodriguez’s Business and A-Rod Corp   A-Rod&#8217;s business ambition stemmed from his father&#8217;s entrepreneurial mind. The Yankees’ baseman envisioned the need to invest his money in the right places from day one. As a result, in his early MLB days, in 1996, A-Rod founded A-Rod Corp as a holding company. Today, his business empire stems from the success of A-Rod Corp. The A-Rod Corp focuses on a variety of business ventures, including real estate, construction, high-end fitness centers, and automotive dealerships. In 2014, Group 1 Automotive, a Houston-based dealership group, announced that they had acquired Alex Rodriguez Mercedes-Benz in League City and changed its name to Mercedes-Benz of Clear Lake. When talking about his real estate investments, Alex Rodriguez founded Newport Property Construction in 2008. In 2012, he also founded Monument Capital Management, which has acquired over $700 million of real estate assets as of 2019 and owns more than 15,000 apartments in 13 states. Alex Rodriguez&#8217;s company has made several investments over the years in various industries, including technology, fitness, and beverage. NRG eSports, TruFusion, Dirty Lemon, Petros Pace Finance, Hims, Hers, etc are a few companies where A-Rod has made significant investments. NEW YORK &#8211; DECEMBER 31: Baseball player Alex Rodriguez during NBC&#8217;s New Year&#8217;s Eve 2008 with Carson Daly in Times Square on December 31, 2007 in New York City. (Photo by Steven Henry/Getty Images) In 2021, Alex Rodriguez and Jennifer Lopez made a bid for the MLB franchise, New York Mets. Despite their efforts, the ex-couple lost the bid to another group led by Steven Cohen, who purchased the New York Mets for almost $2.5 billion. In May 2021, Alex Rodriguez also announced a partnership with telehealth company Hims &amp; Hers to create a makeup product for men. Alex Rodriguez’s Timberwolves Deal Along with ex-Walmart CEO Marc Lore, Alex Rodriguez owns a 20% stake in the Minnesota Timberwolves. While it was supposed to be an equal split between A-Rod and Lore, Alex Rodriguez failed to come up with funds for a 10% stake. As a result, A-Rod owns 7%, while Lore owns 13%. They signed the deal to buy the Minnesota Timberwolves for $1.5 billion. Their first downpayment was made in July 2021 for $250 million. Jennifer Lopez perpetually stood as a safety net when A-Rod conducted meetings with investors. Her charming presence made it easier for A-Rod to crack deals. As a result, following their breakup, the former Yankees champion may lose credibility, which in turn could affect his future investments with the Timberwolves. Alex Rodriguez’s Awards and Honors 14× All-Star (1996–1998, 2000–2008, 2010, 2011) World Series champion (2009) 3× AL MVP (2003, 2005, 2007) 2× Gold Glove Award (2002, 2003) 10× Silver Slugger Award (1996, 1998–2003, 2005, 2007, 2008) 4× AL Hank Aaron Award (2001–2003, 2007) MLB batting champion (1996) 5× AL home run leader (2001–2003, 2005, 2007) 2× MLB RBI leader (2002, 2007) Alex Rodriguez was part of a broadcast recognized for its excellence, as the MLB studio show on FOX Sports won back-to-back Sports Emmy Awards for Outstanding Studio Show during its coverage of the 2016 and 2017 Postseason. Rodriguez himself was also recognized for his abilities as a sports analyst, as he received a nomination for an Emmy in the category of Outstanding Sports Personality, Studio, and Sports Event Analyst in 2019.    Alex Rodriguez’s Relationships timeline    Cynthia Scurtis (2002 &#8211; 2008) Madonna (2008) Bethenny Frankel (2009) Kate Hudson (2009) Cameron Diaz (2010 &#8211; 2011) Torrie Wilson (2011 &#8211; 2015) Anne Wojcicki (2016 &#8211; 2017) Jennifer Lopez (2017 &#8211; 2021) Kathryne Padgett (2022) Alex Rodriguez’s ex-wife, Cynthia Scurtis In 2002, Alex Rodriguez and psychology graduate Cynthia Scurtis married after meeting for the first time in a Miami gym. Scurtis worked as a high school psychology teacher in Miami around the time that Rodriguez was gearing to make his mark in the Major Leagues, and the two hit it off there. The two began dating and eventually married in November 2002. A-Rod and Cynthia&#8217;s first child, Natasha Alexander, was born in 2004. Four years later, amidst divorce conversations, A-Rod&#8217;s second daughter, Ella Alexander, was born. In 2008, the pair filed for divorce, with Scurtis citing &#8217;emotional abandonment&#8217; and &#8216;marital misconduct&#8217; as reasons for their separation. A major reason behind the end of the couple’s marriage was his alleged infidelity with pop sensation Madonna, which became a bone of contention between the pair. Today, long years after their hostile divorce, the couple has reconciled for their children and has proven to be on good terms. Alex Rodriguez&#8217;s relationship with Jennifer Lopez In May 2005, Jennifer Lopez, who hails from the Bronx, went to a New York Yankees game against the New York Mets at Shea Stadium with her then-husband Marc Anthony. A photograph was taken of her and Alex Rodriguez shaking hands. Almost 12 years after, in March 2017, rumors of their relationship were confirmed. The couple officially announced the start of their relationship in April 2017. Correspondingly, on May 1, 2017, Jennifer Lopez and Rodriguez made their first public appearance through a red carpet debut at the Met Gala. NEW YORK, NY &#8211; AUGUST 20: Jennifer Lopez and Alex Rodriguez attend the 2018 MTV Video Music Awards at Radio City Music Hall on August 20, 2018 in New York City. (Photo by Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic) In little to no time, the couple met each other&#8217;s family and went on a vacation to Paris in June 2017. By October, conversations about the couple moving in together began. Two years after their relationship started, the couple announced their engagement in March 2019 through an Instagram post. However, the journey to actually getting married wasn&#8217;t so easy for the J-Rod couple. PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA &#8211; JANUARY 02: (L-R) Jennifer Lopez and Alex Rodriguez attend the 31st Annual Palm Springs International Film Festival Film Awards Gala at Palm Springs Convention Center on January 02, 2020 in Palm Springs, California. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images for Palm Springs International Film Festival) Due to the pandemic, the couple’s wedding was postponed twice. Finally, the couple succumbed to trust issues and announced the end of their engagement in April 2021.  Who is Alex Rodriguez currently dating? Since October 2022, Alex Rodriguez has been in a relationship with fitness coach Jaclyn Cordeiro. She is a fitness model, expert, and coach who also writes. MIAMI, FL &#8211; DECEMBER 14: Jac Cordeiro and Alex Rodriguez attend the Boys &amp; Girls Clubs of Miami-Dade Toy Giveaway and Holiday Party on December 14th, 2022 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Manny Hernandez/Getty Images) Rumors of the couple’s relationship first started when MLB insider Hector Gomez uploaded an image of David Ortiz, Alex Rodriguez, and “his girlfriend,” during the MLB postseason. Alex Rodriguez’s Children Alex Rodriguez has two daughters with his former wife Cynthia Scurtis. Their first daughter, Natasha Alexander, was born on November 18, 2004, and their second daughter, Ella Alexander, was born on April 21, 2008, in Miami, Florida. Alex Rodriguez-Derek Jeter Friendship Baseball legends Derek Jeter and Alex Rodriguez started their careers as the best of friends. However, as the years went by, their relationship took a few unexpected detours. NEW YORK &#8211; OCTOBER 20: (L-R) Derek Jeter #2 and Alex Rodriguez #13 of the New York Yankees walk back to the dugout at the end of the top of the fourth inning against the Texas Rangers in Game Five of the ALCS during the 2010 MLB Playoffs at Yankee Stadium on October 20, 2010 in the Bronx borough of New York City. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images) The first time A-Rod and Jeter met was in 1993 at a college baseball game between the University of Miami and the University of Michigan. Rodriguez made his MLB debut in 1994, playing his first game for the Seattle Mariners, while Jeter had already been playing in the minor leagues since 1992. Derek Jeter and Alex Rodriguez were known for their close friendship long before they became teammates in 2004. In fact, their bond was so strong that players from both the Yankees and Mariners often teased them about it. NEW YORK, NY &#8211; OCTOBER 13: (L-R) Derek Jeter #2 and Alex Rodriguez #13 of the New York Yankees talk in the field against the Detroit Tigers during Game One of the American League Championship Series at Yankee Stadium on October 13, 2012 in the Bronx borough of New York City, New York. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images) The beginning of the end of the friendship between Jeter and Rodriguez started to show in late 2000. While Rodriguez signed a $252 million contract with the Texas Rangers, which was the largest in sports history, Jeter signed a $189 million deal to stay in the Bronx. This should have been a happy occasion for both of them, but things took a turn for the worse when A-Rod treated a question about who could potentially break this contract with arrogance. In April 2001, Jeter reportedly had a relationship with Joy Enriquez, who was previously asked by A-Rod to accompany him to the All-Star Game. After Rodriguez introduced Enriquez to Jeter, the two began dating for a brief period. In 2004, A-Rod made his way to New York to join the Yankees, becoming teammates with Jeter after a decade-long friendship and recently fostering a feud. The Yankees&#8217; General Manager, Brian Cashman, reported that Jeter was pleased with Rodriguez&#8217;s decision to switch positions to third base, allowing Jeter to continue playing shortstop. When A-Rod’s name came up in connection to the steroid scandal, Jeter offered a public show of support for his friend. The then-Yankees captain told reporters to give his teammate a chance to respond before passing judgment and expressed his frustration with the widespread belief that everyone in the league was using steroids, which he denied. Despite their initial close relationship and all the twists and turns their friendship took, Jeter and Rodriguez are simply acquaintances today. Overall, the two baseball legends have put their past behind them and moved on, focusing on their post-baseball careers and personal lives.  Full Name Alexander Emmanuel Rodriguez   Net Worth  $350 million (2023)  Salary $33 million (2023)   Source of Income A-Rod Corp, Timberwolves, Sportscasting  Birth date  July 27, 1975  Birth Place  Manhattan, New York City, U.S.   Nationality American  Height  6 ft. 3 in.  Weight 230 lbs   Nickname A-Rod  Parent Victor Rodriguez, Lourdes Rodriguez   Siblings Joe Dunand and Susy Dunand  Marital Status Unmarried   Children Two  New Girlfriend Jaclyn Cordeiro   Ethnicity  Dominican-American   Alex Rodriguez&#8217;s social media handles: Instagram, Twitter, Facebook

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Who is Deion Sanders? Deion Sanders is a former NFL cornerback, MLB outfielder, and present-day college football coach. Nicknamed Prime Time and &#8216;Neon Deion&#8217; during his collegiate football career, Sanders won 2 Super Bowl rings during his 14 years in the National Football League. Teams like the Atlanta Falcons, the San Francisco 49ers, the Dallas Cowboys, the Washington Redskins, and the Baltimore Ravens witnessed his prowess. Former NFL player and sportscaster Deion Sanders visits the SiriusXM set at Super Bowl 50 Radio Row at the Moscone Center on February 4, 2016 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Cindy Ord/Getty Images for SiriusXM) In 2020, Prime Time entered the coaching hemisphere as he took charge of the Jackson State Tigers football program. Sanders turned the Tigers&#8217; losing record into back-to-back winning years and South West Athletic Conference Championships. Sanders left the JSU program to take the University of Colorado head coaching job for the Buffaloes in December 2022. Deion Sanders&#8217; Early Life, Family, and College Life Born on August 9, 1967, Deion Sanders resided in Fort Myers Florida with his parentsâ€”Connie Sanders and Mims Sanders. Since he was a kid, Sanders had a strong inclination toward athletics and played a variety of sports like football, baseball, and track and field. However, his family was mostly inclined toward football as his dad coached the local high school team. At the age of two, his parents separated, and Sanders&#8217; mother later got married to Willie Knight. While Connie Sanders has been an inspiration for Deion Sanders, his step-dad Knight has played a big role in influencing the young Sanders. Prime Time attended North Fort Myers High School and later continued his journey at Florida State University to pursue his dreams in football and baseball. In 1985, Prime Time entered the Florida High School Association All-Century Team. He played for the Florida State football program from 1985 to 1988 after rejecting an offer to play baseball for the Kansas City Royals, being selected in the sixth round (1985). April 3, 2004 &#8211; U.S. &#8211; KRT STAND ALONE SPORTS PHOTO SLUGGED: FSUSPRINGGAME KRT PHOTOGRAPH BY PHIL SEARS/TALLAHASSEE DEMOCRAT (April 3) TALLAHASSEE, FL &#8212; Former Florida State University and NFL American Football Herren USA star Deion Sanders talks to the media during halftime at the Seminoles Garnet &amp; Gold spring game in Tallahassee, Florida, on Saturday, April 3, 2004. Sanders, one of over 30 former Seminoles attending the game, discussed plans to get former FSU student-athletes more involved with the university and its future student-athletes. (cdm) 2004 News Archive &#8211; April 3, 2004 &#8211; ZUMAm67 During the four years at Florida State, the Seminoles used Deion Sanders in their football, baseball, and track programs. In his final two years, Prime Time became a back-to-back unanimous All-American cornerback. Deion also made the third All-American team in 1986. Sanders left his mark in the history books as he broke Fred Biletnikoff&#8217;s interception return record with his 100-yard return and touchdown. Sanders also added the Jim Thorpe Award to his collection in 1988. Florida State even retired Sanders&#8217; No. 2 jersey after his iconic interception in the 1989 Sugar Bowl against Auburn with five seconds left on the clock, clinching the 13-7 win. Prime graduated with 14 interceptions, which was the second-highest in Florida State history at the time. An interesting fact in Deion Sanders&#8217; life concerning his name is the addition of the alphabet &#8216;e&#8217; in &#8216;Deion&#8217;. During his appearance in 2017 on the Rich Eisen show, Sanders disclosed how his name is &#8220;Dion&#8221; on legal documents. Referring to the same, he said, &#8220;I spelled it D-E-I-O-N. When we were kids we knew the Old McDonald song, Old McDonald had a farm. What is the next line? E I, E I O. So I implemented the E I O N. I just did it. I have to show it and when I have to show credit cards to a company that when I go through the airport. Every once in a while, somebody say, `You gotta go back to the front desk. This is not your name.&#8217; I just look at them.&#8221; Deion Sanders: Marriage, Custodial Battles, and Suicide Attempt In 1989, Deion Sanders married model Carolyn Chambers. They had been dating for a year, and for them, marriage was the next step in their relationship. Chambers and Sanders have two children togetherâ€”son Deion Sanders Jr and daughter Deiondra Sanders. Deiondra, as per her LinkedIn profile, has been the director at Sc3 Sports Management for communications since June 2019. On the other hand, Deion Sanders Jr. entered the realm of football in his college days at Southern Methodist University. But, later on, he shifted his career toward fashion. Further, he released a rap track called &#8220;Swaggin&#8221; and has been in the music industry for a while now. His latest songs &#8220;Money Old&#8221; and &#8220;Kandy&#8221; were released in 2022. Alas! The relationship between Deion Sanders and Carolyn did not last, and they parted ways in 1998. While the reasons for their split were never made clear, and it was reported that the separation was due to &#8220;unresolved issues,&#8221; it led to some serious setbacks in Deion Sanders&#8217; life. The court, post-divorce, granted Carolyn Chambers the custody of their two kids, and Sanders was able to visit them as he liked. This phase was very difficult in Deion Sanders&#8217; life. Not only was his marriage falling apart, but his father was quite ill. The stress and depression from these traumatic events pushed the coach to take a consequential step. According to the Tampa Bay Times, Sanders tried to commit suicide in 1997. He drove his car off a cliff in Cincinnati. Concerning this, Sanders said, &#8220;I attempted suicide, but God had his hands on me, and it was like 40-30 foot drop.&#8221; As he felt &#8220;empty&#8221;, he recalled how this incident helped him to connect with God. This brush with mortality was explained in-depth by Sanders in his autobiography &#8220;Money &amp; Sex: How Success Almost Ruined My Life&#8221; in 1999 as he decided that life is worth living and became religious. In the same year, he remarried. His second marriage was with model Pilar Sanders. They were married for over three decades and share three childrenâ€”sons Shedeur, Shilo Sanders, and daughter Shelomi Sanders. Credits: Imago Shilo Sanders is a talented football player who received a scholarship for the same from Florida State. Right now, he plays as a safety for the Colorado Buffaloes. Shedeur, Sanders&#8217; third son, is also a football protÃ©gÃ©. His career took off as a QB in high school and carried on in his college life. Initially, he had committed to joining Florida Atlantic University but eventually chose Jackson State. Currently, he is the quarterback in the same team in which his brother is a safety and his dad is the coach. In the Sanders clan, Shelomi Sanders is the youngest and is an eminent basketball player. Just like her brothers, she is quite athletic. The evidence of the same was provided when, during her JSU debut in 2022, she sank a three-point shot. However, in 2013, he parted ways with her as well. This time, though, the custody of the three kids remained with Prime Time. After his split from Pilar Sanders, he got into a relationship with Tracey Edmonds. The duo first met in 2012 and eventually got engaged in 2019. However, soon, the two decided to go their ways in December 2023. The split was made public through an Instagram post uploaded by Edmonds. The most recent update concerning Deion Sanders&#8217; love life has been a rumored relationship with Latina fitness model Qiana Aviles. While nothing has been confirmed from the coach&#8217;s side, Aviles was spotted at one of the Colorado Buffaloes&#8217;Â games What is Deion Sanders&#8217; net worth in 2024? According to Celebrity Net Worth, Deion Sanders has a net worth of around $45 million. In his high school days, Deion Sanders was offered $75000 to participate in Minor League Baseball. However, he took a different route and went to college at Florida State. This decision eventually paved the way for Sanders to amass big earnings. Starting from the 14-year NFL glory, the coach has accumulated 45.650 million dollars and his baseball earnings add up to approximately $13.3 million. Therefore, his total career earnings as a sports star are around $58 million. However, that is not where Deion Sanders stopped with his career. He went on to become one of the eminent coaches in the world of football. CBS analyst Deion Sanders on the sidelines during the NFL game between the Arizona Cardinals and the Minnesota Vikings at the University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale, Arizona. (Credit: Getty Images) The evidence of the same was the four-year $1.2 million contract signed by Sanders in 2020 with the Jackson State Tigers. Soon though, Sanders&#8217; decision to join the Buffaloes program before his JSU contract expired needed him to buy out of his contract. That set him back by nearly $300,000. In addition to that, Sanders also had to pay Jackson State half of the remaining salary on his deal, as per the university&#8217;s athletic director Ashley Robinson. But, this setback was soon met with a positive, thanks to the current five-year contract signed with the Buffaloes worth $29.5 million. This turns out to be a salary of around $5.5 million per year. According to Sports Illustrated, this lucrative contract excludes potential bonuses and incentives.  The elements of Sanders&#8217; first-season contract worth $5.5 million  $500,000 for basic compensation  $1.75 million for radio, television, and other public appearances  $1.75 million for promotion and fundraising  $1.5 million for the development of the student-athletes  Apart from this, he has also worked as a TV sports analyst on channels like CBS, NFL Network, and Barstool Sports. This helped him earn an annual salary of $1 million, as per reports. Besides his love for sports, endorsement deals with brands like Nike, Pizza Hut, and American Express have helped him amass considerable wealth. Away from the gridiron, his autobiography, rap album, and reality shows have also added value to Sanders&#8217; net worth. His business savvy has allowed him to dabble in ventures like owning an arena football team and launching a fashion line. Deion Sanders Dabbles in College Baseball and Track Under head coach Mike Martin, Deion played baseball for the Seminoles, where he amassed a batting average of.331 in 1986 and stole 27 bases in his penultimate season. One memorable collegiate moment for Deion that he will never forget was when he competed in a 4*100 meter track relay as the Seminoles were playing Southern Mississippi in the conference semifinal baseball game. Deion Sander Professional NFL Career: Achievements and Accomplishments Deion Sanders is an athletic coalescence of a football defensive back and a baseball star outfielder. After a 4.2 and 4.29 40-yard timing in the 1989 NFL Scouting Combine, the Atlanta Falcons drafted Deion Sanders fifth overall. Sanders spent five seasons with the Dirty Birds in the NFC South before taking his talent to the Bay Area to join the San Francisco 49ers. Since his rookie days, Deion Sanders showcased his talent on the gridiron as he gathered a touchdown and recorded five interceptions. At one point, Deion was playing football for the Falcons and baseball for the Braves, and Atlanta was his house. He was the first to play two professional leagues on the same day when he played for the Falcons in 1992 and flew to Pittsburgh to play baseball the same day. Bildnummer: 00716988 Datum: 01.09.1995 Copyright: imago/Eduard BoppDeion Sanders (Atlanta Braves) am Schlagmal; Deon, Vdia, quer, Schlag, Batter, Schlagmann, Legende, Sportlegende, MLB, Major League 1995, Atlanta Braves, American Football, New York Dynamik, Baseball Herren Mannschaft USA Einzelbild Aktion Personen &#8220;Image Credits: Imago&#8221; In 1991, Deion Sanders received his first Pro Bowl selection. As Prime Time became a free agent in 1994, he enjoyed the pinnacle of his footballing career in San Francisco. After 6 interceptions a league-best 303 yards pick returns and 3 TDs, Deion won the NFL Defensive Player of the Year and his first Vince Lombardi trophy in Super Bowl XXIX. Prime Time caught an end zone interception in the fourth quarter, beating the San Diego Chargers 49-26. After a fallout with the Niners, Deion Sanders joined the Dallas Cowboys in 1995. Here, he got the opportunity to fully show off his offensive prowess when his friendship with Cowboys wideout Michael Irvin blossomed into deadly on-field chemistry. Despite having arthroscopic surgery in the starting weeks, the Cowboys clinched the Super Bowl championship, making Deion a back-to-back Lombardi winner. Sanders returned an 11-yard punt and picked off a 47-yard throw while on offense, beating the Pittsburgh Steelers 27-17 in Super Bowl XXX. November 2, 1997 &#8211; San Francisco, California, U.S &#8211; San Francisco 49ers vs. Dallas Cowboys at Candlestick Park Sunday, November 2, 1997. 49ers beat Cowboys 17-10. Dallas Cowboys defensive back Deion Sanders NFL American Football Herren USA 1997: 49ers 17:10 Cowboys &#8211; ZUMAg52_ 19971102_zap_g52_019 Copyright: xAlxGolubx &#8220;Image Credits: Imago&#8221; At that time, he was also the highest-paid defensive player in the NFL with a $35 million contract. The legendary football player got a chance to play four seasons with the Cowboys and in all those seasons he received a Pro Bowl selection. Prime Time signed with the Washington Redskins for a seven-year $56 million contract at the end of the 2000-01 season but decided to hang it up in July 2001. However, Sanders came back from retirement in 2004 to join Ray Lewis in the Baltimore Ravens. He retired at the end of the 2005-06 season after the Ravens failed to make the playoffs, ending his career with six first-team All-Pro and eight Pro Bowl selections. In his entire NFL career, he contributed 22 and 3523 yards on punt and kickoff returns. In the year 2011, he was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame and the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Deion Sanders as an NFL Analyst The only person in professional sports history to play in the World Series and the Super Bowl Deion Sanders worked as an analyst for the NFL Network since 2006. He made an impromptu appearance during the Cowboys vs Falcons match in the broadcast booth. In 2007 and 2008, he returned to the channel to cover Bengals vs 49ers, Steelers vs Rams, and Ravens vs Cowboys. Earlier he worked as an analyst on CBS&#8217; NFL Today (2001-2003) and subordinate appearances on ESPN. He spent 14 years as an analyst for the NFL Network, appearing on various shows including Thursday Night Football.Â In 2020, the sports network and the football star decided to part ways. Per the New York Post, the two bodies couldn&#8217;t come to an agreement. The NFL Network required Deion Sanders to take a pay cut from his salary as a part of the overall NFL budget cut. Deion Sanders looks on after being inducted into the 2011 Pro Football Hall of Fame class during an announcement at the Super Bowl XLV media center in Dallas, Texas. (Credit: Getty Images) After dedicating his 14 years with NFL Network, Prime Time turned to Barstool Sports to host a podcast &#8220;21st and Primeâ€Â and participated in &#8220;Po Football Show.â€Â However, in 2023, Dan Katz on X confirmed that the legendary athlete won&#8217;t be returning to Barstool Sports&#8217; Pro Football Show for the upcoming season. Deion â€˜Primeâ€™ Sanders Entering the World of Coaching Deion Sanders is already accoladed for his achievement as an athlete. However, that is not where his expertise stops. Popularly known as &#8216;Coach Prime&#8217;, he kicked off his coaching career when he became the head coach of his co-founded Prime Prep Academy. The school soon shut down in 2015. In 2020, Deion Sanders officially entered a proper coaching profession when he became the 21st coach of the Jackson State Tigers. Sanders led the team to the Southwestern Athletic Conference title with a record of 11 wins. This prompted his name as the recipient of the 2021 fall Eddie Robinson Award for FCS head coach of the season. Also, the next two seasons witnessed a disheartening result at the Celebration Bowl. Thus, making the overall bowl record for the new coach to 0-2. Nonetheless, over the three seasons with Jackson State, the numbers 27-6 inclined in the coach&#8217;s favor as he led the HBCU school to back-to-back South West Athletic Championships. However, he soon shifted to Colorado Buffaloes as he graduated to the Pac-12 conference when he joined the University in December 2022. His sons Shilo and Shedeur also moved also joined the Buffaloes. The 2023 season for the Colorado Buffaloes started satisfyingly with more than a couple of wins. This garnered massive fame as the team was featured in a Times Magazine profile in October. The rest of the season was upsetting for the Buffaloes, they ended up with a 4-8 record. Despite this, Sanders&#8217; efforts for college football allowed him to be nominated forÂ Sportsman of the YearÂ by Sports Illustrated. The passion and hard work behind leading the Buffaloes can be followed on Season 2 of Coach Prime on Amazon Prime. Deion Sanders in Popular Media Deion Sanders received his iconic name &#8220;Prime Time&#8221; from an old friend and high schoolmate, Florida Gators DB Richard Fain. Besides being known for the Bandana on his forehead and his celebrated high-step running stance into the end zone, Deion also released his own rap album. With the help of friend and rapper MC Hammer, Neon Deion belted out the rap album in 1994. After winning the Lombardi with the Niners in 1995, Sanders hosted NBC&#8217;s Saturday Night Live, where he performed a few singles from his album, notably &#8216;Must Be the Money&#8217;. Prime Time and MC Hammer also collaborated on &#8220;Straight To My Feet&#8221; from the &#8216;Street Fighter&#8217; soundtrack in 1995, in addition to appearing in Hammers&#8217; &#8220;2 Legit 2 Quit&#8221; and &#8220;Pumps and a Bump&#8221; music videos. Sanders is also fondly remembered for taking the Kardashians on during his appearance on an episode of Celebrity Family Feud in 2008. Additionally, he featured in other prime time slots like &#8216;Running Wild With Bear Grylls&#8217;, a cameo appearance in the TV showâ€”The League, and competing against Justin Bieber in an episode of Spike&#8217;s Lip Sync Battle. Apart from all these, Deion Sanders starred in a reality show in 2008 called &#8216;Deion and Pilar: Prime Time Love&#8217; with his second wife, Pilar. In 2012, Sanders founded the Prime Prep Academy Charter School and also made appearances on the Oprah Network for &#8216;Deion&#8217;s Family Playbook&#8217; in 2014. Deion Sanders social media  Twitter @deionsanders  Instagram Â @deionsanders  Facebook Â @deionsanders  &nbsp;  Full Name Deion Luwynn Sanders Sr.  Popular Name Prime Time, Coach Prime  Birth Place Fort Myers, Florida, USA  Birth Date August 9, 1967  Height 6 ft 1 in  Weight (in pounds) 198 lbs  Parents Connie Sanders, Mims Sanders  College Florida State University  Siblings Tracie Knight  Relationships/Marital Status Divorced  Children 5  Nationality American  Ethnicity Black  NFL Draft 1989  Position in NFL Cornerback, Wide Receiver  NFL Teams Atlanta Falcons, San Francisco 49ers, Dallas Cowboys, Washington Redskins, Baltimore Ravens  Coached Jackson State Tigers (2020-2022), Colorado Buffaloes (2022- )  Retirement 2006  Touchdowns 22  Interceptions 53  Popular Media SMAC Entertainment   &nbsp;

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