Top 10 Highest Earners in Sports 2012

Meet the super talented athletes whose hard work and natural ability have been rewarded with skyscraping salaries and lucrative sponsorship deals. This ton ten, based on Forbes magazines "Sports Money 50-50" list of the most powerful people in sports, is ranked according to total earnings between June 2009 and June 2010

1. Eldrick Tont "Tiger" Woods

   Eldrick Tont "Tiger" Woods  (14 Time Pro Golf Champion)

$105 M

Tiger Woods (USA) born on December 30, 1975.

The golfing legend's income includes an annual $30 million payment from sponsors Nike. He has won the Masters four times, most recently in 2005.

2. Floyd Joy Mayweather Jr.

Floyd Joy Mayweather Jr. (Unbeaten Boxer in Five Classes)

$65 M

Floyd Mayweather Jr. (USA) born on February 24, 1977

Undefeated in his professional career (his 41 wins include 25 knockouts), this boxing sensation can boast nine world titles in five different weight classes.

3. Kobe Bean Bryant

Kobe Bean Bryant (Shooting Guard, Los Angeles Lakers)

$48 M

Kobe Bryant (USA) born on August 32, 1978

With 25,970 points as of April 2010, Bryant is the Los Angeles Laker's all time top scorer. He is set to earn $30.5 million in the 2013-14 season from just playing.

4. Philip Alfred Mickelson

Philip Alfred Mickelson (2010 Masters Golf Champion)

$46 M

Phil Mickelson (USA) born on June 6, 1970

Mickelson is the world golfing number two, but his prize money is dwarfed by his lucrative endorsements from companies such as ExxonMobil, Rolex and Barclays.

5. David R J Beckham

David R J Beckham (Midfielder, Los Angeles Galaxy)

$43.7 M

David Beckham (UK) born on May 5, 1975

The England football hero is still a financial top draw. Of the $40 million he earned in 2009, almost $33 million came via sponsorship.

6. Roger Federer

Roger Federer (16 Time Grand Slam Winner)

$43 M

Roger Federer (Switzerland) born on August 8, 1981

As of August 2010, Federer had won $56.9 million in prize money. His Nike deal is the most lucrative in tennis, worth over $10 million a year.

7. Lebron Raymone James

Lebron Raymone James (Small Forward/Guard, Miami Heat)

$42.8 M

Lebron James (USA) born on December 30, 1984

James enjoys lucrative deals with Nike and McDonalds, among others. In 2010, Forbes rated him the second most influential athlete, after US cyclist Lance Armstrong.

8. Emmanuel Dapidran Pacquiao

Emmanuel Dapidran Pacquiao (WBO Welterwieght World Champion)

$42 M

Manny Pacquiao (Philippines) born on December 17, 1978

Fights against Miguel Cotto and Joshua Clottey netted "Pac Man" a cool $35 million alone. In 2010, he became a member of Congress in the Philippines.

9. Eli Nelson Manning

Eli Nelson Manning (Quarterback, New York Giants)

$39.9 M

Eli Manning (USA) born on January 3, 1981

Manning is now officially the highest earning NFL player, following a $97.5 million, six year contract signed with the New York Giants in August 2010.

10. Terrell Raymonn Suggs

Terrell Raymonn Suggs (Linebacker, Baltimore Ravens)

$38.3 M

Terrell Suggs (USA) born in October 11, 1982

A $63 million contract in 2009, and bonus of $33 million made Suggs the best paid National Football League (NFL) linebacker in history.

Los Angeles Lakers Superstar Kobe Bryant Gets Offer To Play in Italy

While the NBA lockout is still not over, plenty of NBA players are being offered to play for different countries. Even a superstar like Kobe Bryant has also been given an offer from Italy to play. Kobe Bryant has been offered a $6.7 million, one season contract to play for the Italian team Virtus Bologna, appealing to his childhood memories of growing up in the country.

The Los Angeles Lakers superstar spent part of his youth in Italy while his father played there. He speaks Italian, prompting Bologna to hope he might return if there's an NBA lockout.

Virtus Bologna general manager Massimo Faraoni tells that he's been on conference calls between Bryant's agent, Rob Pelinka, Bologna president Claudio Sabatini and main sponsor Canadian Solar, which would provide the cash for such a deal.

"I Think the fact that he's lived in Italy makes this appealing to him," Faraoni said.

Virtus has given Bryant four different contract options, stretching from the 1 year deal to two month and one month options, and a per game deal that would come out to $739,640 per home game.

All of the offers are pretax and would allow Bryant to return to the Lakers immediately if the lockout ends.

Kobe Bryant, Kevin Durant and Derrick Rose was paid $400,000 each by Manny Pangilinan

The 3 superstars who played two games here in the Philippines have been reportedly paid $400,000 each for the exhibition games held at the Smart Araneta Coliseum in Quezon City. The amount that have been given to the NBA superstars was first reported by Sports Illustrated writer Sam Amick.

Wow, $400,000 is equivalent to almost 17 million pesos, and that's for two games only. Well I think that's within their talent fee, considering those three, are superstars in the NBA, and those amount are nothing to Manny Pangilinan. But the real winner in that event are the fans, man if it was held here near our place, I would surely watch it.

The Smart Ultimate All Star Weekend was brought about by the major sponsors of the Philippines National Basketball Team, the Smart Communication. Chairman of the Philippine Long Distance Telephone Company, Manny Pangilinan was the main man behind the invitation of NBA Players to play in the Philippines.

Top 10 Highest Paid Players in the NBA 2009-2010

1. Tracy McGrady
Houston Rockets
$23,239,561

2. Kobe Bryant
LA Lakers
$23,034,375

3. Jermaine O'Neal
Miami Heat
$22,995,000

4. Tim Duncan
San Antonio Spurs
$22,183,218

5. Shaquille O'Neal
Cleveland Cavaliers
$20,000,000

6. Dirk Nowitzki
Dallas Mavericks
$19,795,714

7. Paul Pierce
Boston Celtics
$19,795,712

8. Ray Allen
Boston Celtics
$19,795,712

9. Rashard Lewis
Orlando Magic
$18,876,000

10. Michael Redd
Milwaukee Bucks
$17,040,000

Los Angeles Lakers repeat as NBA champions

It was a great game yesterday, i had to take my lunch a bit late, just to finish watching the game between the Lakers and the Celtics. I was really hungry that time, but the game was just too good to pass up. The Celtics was much in control over the 3 quarters, but the Lakers just won't give up, and just keep hanging close to the Celtics's lead. Before taking the lead midway through the fourth period. The game for some maybe ugly, because of the low scoring of both team, but for me, that's how you play a winner take all championship game, you grind it out, play defense to the end.

The Lakers won the game 83-79, even though Kobe Bryant has 23 point on 6-24 shooting. The other Lakers step up, especially Ron Artest. This was Bryant's 5th title and Jackson 11th. Congratulations to the Lakers and hope to see them go for the their 3rd straight title next season.

TOP 10 HIGHEST EARNING SPORTSMEN

1. Tiger Woods / Golf / $100,000,000

2. Oscar de la Hoya / Boxing / $43,000,000

3. Phil Mickelson / Golf / $42,200,000

4. Kimi Raikkonen, Finland / Motor racing / $40,000,000

5. Michael Schumacher, Germany / Motor racing / $36,000,000

6. David Beckham, UK / Football / $33,000,000

7. Kobe Bryant / Basketball / $32,900,000

8. Shaquille O'Neal / Basketball / $31,900,000

9. Michael Jordan / Basketball / $31,000,000

Ronaldinho, Brazil / Football / $31,000,000

TOP 10 MOST POINTS IN A SINGLE GAME

1. Wilt Chamberlain, Philadelphia Warriors
vs.
New York Knicks(March 2, 1962)
100 points


2. Kobe Bryant, Los Angeles Lakers
vs.
Toronto Raptors(January 22, 2006)
81 points


3. Wilt Chamberlain, Philadelphia Warriors
vs.
Los Angeles Lakers(December 8, 1961)
78 points


4. Wilt Chamberlain, Philadelphia Warriors
vs.
Chicago Packers(January 13, 1962)
73 points

Wilt Chamberlain, San Francisco Warriors
vs.
New York Knicks(November 16, 1962)
73 points

David Thompson, Denver Nuggets
vs.
Detroit Pistons(April 9, 1978)
73 points


7. Wilt Chamberlain, San Francisco Warriors
vs.
Los Angeles Lakers(November 3, 1962)
72 points

8. David Robinson, San Antonio Spurs
vs.
Los Angeles Clippers(April 24, 1994) 71 points

ElginBaylor, Los Angeles Lakers
vs.
New York Knicks(November 15, 1960)
71 points


10. Wilt Chamberlain, San Francisco Warriors
vs.
Syracuse Nationals(March 10, 1963)
70 points

BASKETBALL TRIVIA

YOUNGEST PLAYER TO SCORE 9,000 POINTS

At 22 tears 252 days, Lebron James of the Cleveland Cavaliers is the youngest player in NBA History to score 9,000 career points. He reached the mark while playing for the Cleveland Cavaliers on December 18, 2007.


YOUNGEST PLAYER TO REACH 20,000 POINTS(CAREER)

While playing for the Los Angeles Lakers on December 23, 2007, Kobe Bryant reached 20,000 career points, at the age of 29.


YOUNGEST PLAYER TO RECORD 3,000 REBOUNDS

At 21 years old, Dwight Howard is the youngest player in NBA history to record 3,000 career rebounds. He reached the mark while playing for the Orlando Magic on November 16, 2007.

CONGRATULATIONS LAKERS

Its been a long time since Ive updated my blog, Congratulations to the LA Lakers, the Lakers defeated the Magic 4-1(as if you don't know). Kobe Bryant was the finals( a pick all experts predict at the beginning of the finals)leading all scorers with 30 points. His 4th ring and his 1st ring without the Big Diesel. This was also Coach Phil Jackson's title number 10. Would the Lakers defend it next season?? i dunno but here is a little something to think about,, Phil Jackson previous teams, upon winning its title defended it for 3 times(Chicago Bulls 1990-93, Chicago Bulls 1995-98, LA Lakes 1999-2002)would this Lakers team do the same??