The annual Forbes list for the highest-paid athlete is out with history made across its top 10.

For the first time ever, the 10 stars have earned over $100million (£78m) each – with their earnings totalling $1.38bn (£1.03bn).

The financial boom within sports knows no bounds in terms of wages and endorsements – with athletes key beneficiaries of that.

This is exemplified straightaway by NFL star Lamar Jackson. The 27-year-old is placed 10th on the list at £79m ($100.5m) with his standing due to the £57m signing bonus he received from the Baltimore Ravens after signing a new deal last year. Once more he negotiated that as his own agent – meaning no cut was given to anyone else.

Ninth place in this list is the greatest shooter ever in basketball history: Stephen Curry.

The Golden State Warriors point guard’s earnings total £81m ($102m). His exploits with a ball earn him just north of £41m, with the rest coming in off-the-court deals – such as his sponsorship with Under Armour.

Karim Benzema is the first footballer on the list, coming in eighth at £84m ($106m). It’s clear to see where the French striker’s earnings come from with his move to Saudi side Al-Ittihad last year the predominant factor.

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