Sports Illustrated has compiled a list of the 50 highest-paid athletes in the U.S. that they call the "Fortunate 50".

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Here are the Top 5 and their yearly salaries:

  1. Dwyane Wade (NBA) - $25 Million
  2. Derrick Rose (NBA) - $24 Million
  3. CC Sabathia (MLB) - $24 Million
  4. Prince Fielder (MLB) - $24 Million
  5. Calvin Johnson (NFL) - $23 MillionClick the link to find out who the Top 50 top earners (including endorsements, etc.) are

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