Answer: payolas

AnswerCrossword Clue
PAYOLASBribes to jocks
PAYOLASPromotional bribes
PAYOLASPrivate recompense of a sort
PAYOLASCommercial bribes
PAYOLASUnder-the-table transactions
payolasPAYOLA, a secret payment for favours
payolasbribe in return for the dishonest use of one's position