Record-breaking earnings for top 50 highest-paid athletes.

Forbes released its list of the world's top 50 highest-paid athletes, with Cristiano Ronaldo taking the top spot with $136 million in earnings, including $90 million from endorsements. The list saw a 24% increase in on-field earnings from last year, with a total of $2.36 billion. Off the field, athletes made $1.08 billion in endorsements and other business ventures. The list included athletes from eight different sports, with basketball having the most representation. Serena Williams was the only woman on the list.