BREAKING NEWS: St. Louis Blues Small Forward Robert Thomas Signs $250M Deal with South Carolina Gamecocks in Shocking Cross-Sport Move

Columbia, SC – July 5, 2025

In a stunning move that has sent shockwaves through both the hockey and basketball worlds, St. Louis Blues small forward Robert Thomas has officially signed a four-year, $250 million contract with the South Carolina Gamecocks, making him the highest-paid athlete in NCAA history — and sparking widespread debate about the future of college sports, athlete eligibility, and cross-sport contracts.