http://www.needtoknowsports.com/taxonomy/term/16/0 A category for the articles that cross all sports en http://www.needtoknowsports.com/richest-top-50-athletes-part-one <p>How much money does a professional athlete have to make to be considered the cream of the money makers? According to <a href="http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/more/specials/fortunate50/">CNNSI.COM</a> it&#39;s $14.5 million dollars. Doesn&#39;t that seem like a small amount in today&#39;s era of multi-million dollar endorsement deals? Not if you&#39;re name is Tiger or you play for the New York Yankees. </p> <p>Go read the list, the comments CNNSI made and then come back for a real break down of the numbers. </p> <p>Some of the surprising things that shake out of the numbers:</p> <blockquote><p>Statistically you stand a better chance of making huge money as a basketball player. </p> <br class="clear" /><p><a href="http://www.needtoknowsports.com/richest-top-50-athletes-part-one">read more</a></p> Sports Articles Mon, 07 Aug 2006 22:24:19 -0400 fortheinfo 23 at http://www.needtoknowsports.com