One Bengal, one Red make list of world’s top 100 paid athletes

CINCINNATI, OH - OCTOBER 8: Geno Atkins #97 of the Cincinnati Bengals attempts to tackle Tyrod Taylor #5 of the Buffalo Bills during the third quarter at Paul Brown Stadium on October 8, 2017 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)

CINCINNATI, OH - OCTOBER 8: Geno Atkins #97 of the Cincinnati Bengals attempts to tackle Tyrod Taylor #5 of the Buffalo Bills during the third quarter at Paul Brown Stadium on October 8, 2017 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)
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June 14, 2019
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Geno Atkins of the Cincinnati Bengals and Joey Votto of the Cincinnati Reds are among the top 100 paid athletes in the world, according to Forbes magazine's annual ranking.

Atkins, a defensive lineman, ranks 65th at $29.1 million, while Votto, a first baseman, is 95th at $25.4 million.

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Seattle quarterback Russell Wison is the top NFL player on the list at $89.5 million (sixth). Anaheim’s Mike Trout is the top MLB player at $50.6 million (17th).

Soccer star Lionel Messi of FC Barcelona tops the list at $127 million.

LeBron James checks in at eighth ($89 million).

The ranking includes an athlete’s annual salary/winnings and endorsements.

Check out the full list here.

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