Despite the sex-cheating scandal and endorsement being dropped (Gatorade, AT&T, and Accenture), controversial golfer Tiger Woods is still the richest athlete in America in Sports Illustrated seventh annual “Fortunate 50” 2010 list.
Tiger Woods takes the top spot with $90 million followed by fellow golfer Phil Mickelson with $61 million. At third spot is Floyd "Pretty Boy" Mayweather Jr., a million short against Mickelson, $60,250,000.
Tiger's endorsement income fell by about $22 million following his admission of infidelity, from $92,000,000 last year to $70,000,00 this year.
Quarterback Matthew Stafford is No. 11, due to salary and other bonuses in which the Detroit Lions will pay out to their rookie quarterback this year, the No. 1 overall pick in the 2009 NFL draft. He earned $27.65 million, ($750,000 comes from endorsements).
The list is consists of 50 highest-earning American athletes, based on salary, winnings, endorsements and appearance fees.
Top 10 American Athletes
1. Tiger Woods, golf -- $90,508,163
2. Phil Mickelson, golf -- $61,660,757
3. Floyd Mayweather Jr., boxing -- $60,250,000
4. LeBron James, NBA -- $45,779,912
5. Alex Rodriguez, MLB -- $37,000,000
6. Shaquille O'Neal, NBA -- $35,000,000
7. Kobe Bryant, NBA -- $33,034,375
8. Derek Jeter, MLB -- $31,000,000
9. Peyton Manning, NFL -- $30,800,000
10. Dwyane Wade, NBA -- $27,779,912
More on the list visit, SI.
[Photos courtesy by Scott Halleran/Getty Images]
Tiger Woods takes the top spot with $90 million followed by fellow golfer Phil Mickelson with $61 million. At third spot is Floyd "Pretty Boy" Mayweather Jr., a million short against Mickelson, $60,250,000.
Tiger's endorsement income fell by about $22 million following his admission of infidelity, from $92,000,000 last year to $70,000,00 this year.
Quarterback Matthew Stafford is No. 11, due to salary and other bonuses in which the Detroit Lions will pay out to their rookie quarterback this year, the No. 1 overall pick in the 2009 NFL draft. He earned $27.65 million, ($750,000 comes from endorsements).
The list is consists of 50 highest-earning American athletes, based on salary, winnings, endorsements and appearance fees.
Top 10 American Athletes
1. Tiger Woods, golf -- $90,508,163
2. Phil Mickelson, golf -- $61,660,757
3. Floyd Mayweather Jr., boxing -- $60,250,000
4. LeBron James, NBA -- $45,779,912
5. Alex Rodriguez, MLB -- $37,000,000
6. Shaquille O'Neal, NBA -- $35,000,000
7. Kobe Bryant, NBA -- $33,034,375
8. Derek Jeter, MLB -- $31,000,000
9. Peyton Manning, NFL -- $30,800,000
10. Dwyane Wade, NBA -- $27,779,912
More on the list visit, SI.
[Photos courtesy by Scott Halleran/Getty Images]
