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Tiger is Still America's Favorite Sports Star, but Shares Title with Kobe Bryant
Serena and Venus Williams retain their titles of America's Favorite Female Sports Star
By Harris Interactive
Published: Tuesday, Jul. 20, 2010 - 2:40 am

NEW YORK, July 20 -- /PRNewswire/ -- Despite his public image taking major hits this year, there is one bright spot for Tiger Woods. While he is no longer alone on top of the list, he is at least tied for first place as America's Favorite Sports Star. Since 2006, this was a title he held solo, but this year, besides another NBA championship, Kobe Bryant can also share in being called America's Favorite Sports Star, a jump up from the 4th position he was in last year.

Mens' Top 10


1. (tie) Tiger Wood
1. (tie) Kobe Bryant
3. Derek Jeter
4. Brett Favre
5. Peyton Manning
6. LeBron James
7. Michael Jordan
8. Tom Brady
9. Drew Brees
10. Dale Earnhardt Jr.

(Tom Brady and Drew Brees were new to the list this year, replacing Jeff Gordon (was #6) and Albert Pujols (was #10). Brady had been on in the past, this was Brees' first year).


Womens' Top 10


1. Serena Williams
2. Venus Williams
3. Danica Patrick
4. Mia Hamm
5. Maria Sharapova
6. Anna Kournikova
7. Misty May
8. Shawn Johnson
9. Lisa Leslie
10. (tie) Billie Jean King
10. (tie) Martina Navratalova

Misty May, Shawn Johnson, Lisa Leslie, BJK and MArtina are all new/returning to the list this year, replacing Candace Parker (was 4), Annika Sorenstam (was 6), Chris Everett Lloyd (was 8), Michelle Kwan (was 10).

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