Richest Male Athletes
Who makes the big bucks in men's athletics? Here are the top five earners in prize money and endorsements from June 2007 to June 2008. Read the Article
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No. 5 Kimi Raikkonen
Earnings: $44 million
Forbes.com: "The "Iceman" became the highest-paid driver in Formula One after Ferrari signed him to a three-year deal before the 2007 season."
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No. 4 Phil Mickelson
Earnings: $45 million
Forbes.com: "Playing in the shadow of Tiger continues to be lucrative work for the world's second-ranked golfer."
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No. 3 Michael Jordan
Earnings: $45 million
Forbes.com: "The Jordan brand is now an $800 million a year (in sales) business for Nike--and the royalty checks from that provide the bulk of Jordan's income." More on Jordan
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No. 2 David Beckham
Earnings: $50 million
Forbes.com: "Coming to America paid off for England's soccer sensation despite the injuries that plagued his first season with the Los Angeles Galaxy." More on Beckham
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No. 1 Tiger Woods
Earnings: $115 million
Forbes.com: "Tiger chalked up another monster year on and off the course in 2007."
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