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BY: GURU JAY

Who are the richest athletes? This blog post acknowledges the highest paid in sports. Don’t forget to check out the accompanying video.

At number 10, Atlanta Falcons Quarterback Matt Ryan represents the only professional football player on the list. Tennis phenomenon Rafael Nadal follows Ryan. Then, pro golfer Phil Mickelson comes in 8^th.

I am shocked that no baseball players make the top 10 because Major League Baseball clubs notoriously sign lucrative long-term contracts. Then again, endorsements play a considerable role in total earnings. Number 6 Tiger Woods still endorses products but at a discount. Once Tiger starts winning Majors, his salary might triple with a premium.

Chronically injured and Basketball Hall of Famer Kobe Bryant grabs the fifth spot. Let’s hope the shooting guard recovers to full strength because when healthy Kobe is the most entertaining sportsman on Earth. Laker fans love snakes including the Black Mamba.

Great soccer forward Lionel Messi ranks 4^th. Have you seen his fast and quick footwork? Who can stop the speedy Lionel from dribbling?

LeBron James, Cristiano Ronaldo, and Floyd Mayweather take the top 3 spots. This is befitting because they are the best athletes in their sports.

LeBron is the greatest all around all-star since Magic Johnson. How about Ronaldo, who is the most famous soccer star playing today? Finally, undefeated boxing champion Floyd Mayweather built a name and bank account that the sport of boxing will remember forever. On May 2 2015, the best defensive prizefighter matches against the most lethal offensive attack, the magnificent Manny Pacquiao. Bet Mayweather will be number 1 again next year.

Lucky number 7 Roger Federer has something in common with Mayweather besides money making. In 1998, the tennis prodigy turned professional while still a teenager. Furthermore, Federer continually competes at the highest level like Mayweather, defying the laws of physics relating to distance/ time.

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Without further ado, your feature presentation…

Top 10 Richest Athletes

1. Floyd Mayweather $ 105 Million

2. Cristiano Ronaldo $ 80 Million

3. LeBron James $ 72.3 Million

4. Lionel Messi $ 64.7 Million

5. Kobe Bryant $ 61.5 Million

6. Tiger Woods $ 61.2 Million

7. Roger Federer $ 56.2 Million

8. Phil Mickelson $ 53.2 Million

9. Rafael Nadal $ 44.5 Million

10. Matt Ryan $ 43.8 Million

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With $82 million, Oprah Winfrey takes the 10^th spot. Why does Oprah consistently rank as one of the highest paid celebrities? Here’s a clue. She owns everything.

Oprah has established and operates a micro media conglomerate. Harpo productions produces Rachael Ray, Dr. Phil, and Dr. Oz TV shows. What is more, the Oprah Winfrey Network (OWN) contributes greatly to the talk queen’s financial success.

At 9, newcomer Mark Burnett made his fortune rewriting the Bible. Speaking of writers, long time novelist James Patterson ranks as the 8^th highest paid celebrity. At the this point, Patterson can sit back and wait for his royalty checks. To the contrary, the Along Came a Spider author steadily creates and develops new content.

Coming in at 8, it should come as no surprise that Fox News anchor Glenn Beck collected $90 Million. Beck has his hands in aplenty. For instance, in 2010 the journalist started Beck University.

Colleagues Simon Cowell and Howard Stern each earned $95 Million. Remember the American Idol days when Simon had a chip on his shoulder. How about when Howard interviewed Playboy bunnies and sexpots?

Director Steven Spielberg, who made a cool $100 Million, is number 4. Spielberg excels at entertainment. You know he harnessed Halle Berry’s star power as an Extant executive?

In addition, Floyd “money” Mayweather (the best ever boxer) generated $105 million. Mayweather will finally fight Manny Pacquiao. Look for TBE to move up 2 spots next year.

Like Oprah, the 2^nd highest paid celebrity is no stranger to big purses. Why are people jealous of Beyoncé? She’s an exceptional entertainer, who’s fairly compensated for her craft. When you make $115 million it comes with strings attached.

Last but not least, don’t forget about Dre. Dr. Dre earned $620 million after several years of working smarter.

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