Top 5 Highest Paying Sports In The World

Sports are considered a major source of entertainment for those who watch them and could also serve as a major source of income for those who divulge into the business part of it.

There are lots of sporting activities in the world, but quite a number of them are notable for paying their athletes huge sums of money.

So, let’s check out the top-most-paid sports in the world.

1. BASKETBALL

Basketball is the highest-paid sport in the world, with an average annual NBA salary in 2023 of nearly $10.5 million.

Famous basketball tournaments, such as the NBA, received compliments for being among the highest-paying sports leagues. The participants get huge amounts of salary from their respective teams. Besides, they also earn millions from numerous of their endorsements.

2. BOXING

Boxing has also made its mark in the sporting world, being the second highest-paying sport. It also earns its place as one of the most dangerous sports of modern times. Boxers earn huge amounts of tournament prize money. They also get good amounts of profit from pay-per-View commissions, betting, and endorsements.

3. AMERICAN FOOTBALL

American football, also known as football, is one of the most-watched sports by millions of fans in the USA and also the most popular sport. The National Football League (NFL), composed of 32 teams, is the most popular American football league in the world.

It is the dream of most football players around the world to join the league. The NFL has the highest average attendance in the world, compared to all other professional sports leagues.

4. GOLF

Golf is considered to be one of the hardest sports to perfect, but it is said to be an easy-to-learn sport. Golf was played initially in the 15th century but gained prominence only in the 17th century in the USA and Europe.

Tiger Woods is the richest golfer, with an estimated net worth of $800 million. The legendary golfer was ranked first on the Forbes list of richest players for a record 11 times, which is a big feat.

5. FOOTBALL [SOCCER]

Soccer is undoubtedly the most popular sport in the world, played by almost every country in the world, with a huge fan base of more than 4 billion fans worldwide. Soccer was started in the 1950s and is very popular now in Europe, Africa, and Asia.

Cristiano Ronaldo, a Portuguese professional, is the world’s richest soccer player, with a net worth of more than $1 billion, which was earned through endorsements and salary.

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