1. Basketball 

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Basketball is the leading paying sport in the world. Tournaments such as the NBA are among the highest paying sports leagues. 

The participants get huge amounts of salary from their respected teams. Besides, they also earn in millions from numerous of their endorsements. They have their signature shoes and jerseys to boost their yearly income. 

2. Boxing 

Boxing has also made its mark among the very best paying sporting event. It also earns its place as one of the most dangerous sports of modern days. 

Well-known boxers earn huge amounts as their tournament prize money. They also get good amounts of profit from Pay-Per-View commissions, betting, and endorsements.

3. Auto racing

Several racing events such as the Grand Prix of Formula1 or NASCAR earn their reputation for being one of the highest paying events in the sports universe. The involvement of risks is compromised by great winning amounts and several endorsements of reputed brands. 

4. Golf 

Legendary golfer and one of the most successful athletes of any genre, Tiger Woods, still holds the history of achieving the first place in Forbes list of Richest Players, a record eleven times. He is the most decorated golf player and his wins show that golf is one of the best paying sport

5. American football

American Football earns its place among the highest paying sports in the world. And the players frequently achieved positions in the Forbes list of Richest Players. It is also a dangerous sport. 

6. Soccer

Modern football has become a big business and many players are earning billions of shillings every year. Some have also been bought for billions of pounds and take home huge sums of amounts every week. Besides the payments, the players earn a lot through endorsements and other side earnings. 

7. Tennis

Tennis is one of the most popular sports and is played by millions worldwide. WTA tours, undoubtedly, mark its name for being one of the highest paying tournaments in the world. And the tennis players have frequently achieved positions in the Forbes list of richest players.

 8. Ice hockey

Ice Hockey has often cited the nickname “The Fastest Game on Earth”. Ice hockey is also widely known as one of the highest paying sports in the world. And the participants have frequently achieved decent positions in the Forbes list of Richest Players.

9. Baseball 

The game is popular in the United States of America, where it has more than 2.1 million participants

10. Cycling