Guaranteed contracts are a common practice in professional sports, especially in North America. They provide athletes with financial security and stability, as they guarantee a minimum salary regardless of performance. In the United States, the four major professional sports leagues - MLB, NBA, NFL and NHL - all have guaranteed contracts, while in Canada the CFL and NHL have them. Guaranteed contracts are beneficial to athletes, as they provide the financial security they need to perform at their best, and to their teams, as they protect them from financial losses in the event of an athlete's poor performance or injury.
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