Football has become a very lucrative career for athletes who make it to the professional level. Part of the reason for this is that sponsorships have greatly increased the revenue that television stations gain by airing football games. This translates to more money for the football players fans are tuning in to see in droves. […]
10 Boxers That Went Broke
Boxing is a lucrative sport. Many champion boxers have become millionaires. Unfortunately there are cases of world champion boxers (who earned seven, eight, and even nine-figure salaries) going broke. Some lost money to greedy promoters, some to gold digging groupies, some to insensitive girlfriends, some to so called friends and lavish lifestyle. Here is the […]
Top 10 Most Popular Sports in the World
A sport is any form of competitive physical activity. Many sports are played at the international level. Sports persons have huge fan following worldwide. Sports like football, cricket and tennis are entertaining people all over the world. Here is a brief overview of the top 10 most popular (most watched) sports in the world. Top […]
Top 10 Most Valuable Sports Brands 2014
Branding is a process in business that is involved in creating a unique name and image for a product in the consumer’s mind, mainly through advertising campaigns with a consistent theme. The main purpose of branding is to establish as significant and differentiated presence in the market that attracts and retains loyal customers. Some companies […]
World’s Greatest Footballers of All Time
In our latest top ten we examine a list of the greatest footballers to ever play the beautiful game. It is difficult to gain complete agreement on any list of the best players; however this list features players from many generations, including those who are still playing, judging players on not just individual achievement but […]
Top 10 Barclays Premier League Richest Owners
The Premier League is one of the most popular and lucrative leagues in world football. Some of the greatest players of the modern era have plied their trade in England, including players such as FIFA Ballon d’Or winner Ronaldo and current Liverpool star Luis Suarez. Clubs have been able to attract expensive, foreign talents due […]
Top 10 Most Valuable NFL Teams 2014
The NFL (National Football League) is a professional American football league. The teams are very rich. An average NFL team is currently worth $1.43 billion. Here is a brief overview of the top 10 most valuable NFL teams, according to Forbes: 10) Baltimore Ravens – $1.5 Billion Revenue 2013: $304 Million Operating income 2013: $57 […]
The 10 Greatest Female Golfers of All Time
Golf is no longer played only by gentlemen. More and more women are taking interest in this sport. In fact women have made significant contribution to golf. Here is a brief overview of the top 10 greatest female golfers of all time. 10) Pak Se-ri This South Korean golf player turned professional in 1996. She […]