Tiger is still Top Sports Earner
posted in Golf News |World number one golfer Tiger Woods is the again the top earner amongst the Sports game for 2008.
Woods who hasn’t played since his injury in the middle of the year earned himself $91 million in 2008 from prize money and endorsements from sponsors such as Nike.
At number two in the money list for 2008 is again a golfer with world number two Phil Mickelson taking the spot with $49.5 million in 2008.
Making up the top three with a big wage from LA Galaxy, endorsements from Pepsi and Adidas and also ranges of perfume / sunglasses is former England captain David Beckham.
Also to make to the top five is boxer Oscar De La Hoya and formula one driver Kimi Raikkonen.
Former racing driver Michael Schumacher is still earning $36 million a year even though he retired a couple years ago from the sport.
Another retired player still earning mega money a year is legend Michael Jordan. Michael Jordan still has plenty of sponsors and clothing ranges out there he is earning money off.
Former world number one tennis player Rodger Federer earns $35 million a year.
Another Basketball player to make it into the top ten is Kobe Bryant who earns a very healthy $33 million a year.
Completing the top ten is Shaquille O’Neal and footballer Ronaldinho who both made $32 million in 2008.
Tiger Woods $91 Million
Phil Mickelson $49.5 Million
David Beckham $47.5 Million
Oscar De La Hoya $43 Million
Kimi Raikkonen $40 Million
Michael Schumacher $36 Million
Michael Jordan $35.5 Million
Roger Federer $35 Million
Kobe Bryant $33 Million
Shaquille O’Neal and Ronaldinho $32 Million
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