Unlike many pro athletes, Pittsburgh Steelers NFL wideout Darrius Heyward-Bey has a pretty impressive financial portfolio. But when asked how he has avoided the temptation to spend his millions, Heyward-Bey credits his mother. "I get an email (from her) every Tuesday," Heyward-Bey told ESPN. And because of her work, the former No.7 overall pick, whose career earnings are about $US35 million ($NZ48 million), has been fiscally responsible. "I don't have any kid and I'm not married, so the money I spend is on me.

Source: New Zealand Herald November 04, 2016 18:01 UTC