Showing posts with label World Highest. Show all posts
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Sunday, June 15, 2014

#5 of 10 World’s Highest-Paid Athletes In 2014 And How They Made Their Money

#5 Kobe Bryant Total Earnings: $61.5 million Salary/winnings: $30.5 million Endorsements: $31 million

 Bryant’s $30.5 million salary is nearly $8 million higher than any other player. He inked a two-year, $48.5 million contract extension in November that will keep his on-court salary tops in the NBA. His deals with the likes of Turkish Air, Lenovo, Hublot, Nike and Panini for merchandise are worth $30 million annually. 

   

#6 of 10 World’s Highest-Paid Athletes In 2014 And How They Made Their Money

#6 Tiger Woods Total Earnings: $61.2 million Salary/winnings: $6.2 million Endorsements: $55 million 

Woods’ earnings took a hit when Electronic Arts announced in 2013 that it would end its relationship with Woods and his eponymous video game after 14 versions. The series generated nearly $800 million in sales, according to NPD Group. Nike renewed its deal with Woods in 2013. The company’s golf division registered sales of $791 million in Nike’s 2013 fiscal year. 

   

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