Sporting icons and their expensive houses - feat. Kobe Bryant, Tiger Woods, Maria Sharapova

Sporting personalities inevitably end up owning large, valuable properties thanks to the huge endorsements and game fees that they pick up during their careers. But do you know who owns the most expensive houses in the sporting fraternity. What about Roger Federer, what about Tiger Woods? Is Tiger's property more expensive than Maria Sharapova, how do Kobe Bryant, LeBron James and Michael Jordan match up in this property battle? Here's a comparative look at the net worth of the houses of some of the most famous sports personalities compiled basis a recent report from the Business Insider.

#17 Maria Sharapova

Popular tennis star and multiple Grand Slam winner, Maria Sharapova owns a $4.1 million house by the beach.

Last year she swapped out her Manhattan Beach mansion with a quaint, $4.1 million ocean view property in the Hill section.

#16 Phil Mickelson

Golfer, and one of Tiger Woods’ most fierce rivals, Phil Mickelson’s Rancho Santa Fe house is worth $6.5 million, a paltry amount compared to his peers.

The three-time Masters champion has listed his Tuscan-style mansion in Santa Fe, Calif. for $6.95 million, halving his original asking price from 2008. The seven-bedroom, seven-bathroom spread sits on a 4.5-acre bluff overlooking San Diego County.

#15 Shaquille ONeal

NBA superstar and "Inside the NBA" analyst, the 7 foot Shaquille O’Neal owns the Windermere Estate whose estimated value is $7.4 million.

Shaq bought his Floridian palace, which made a memorable appearance on "MTV Cribs," in 1993 for $3.95 million, and last summer, took out a monstrous, $8.9 million mortgage on it.

#14 Kobe Bryant

Legendary shooting guard of the Los Angeles Lakers, Kobe Bryant owns the Orange County Estate worth $8.6 million.

Bryant’s 20,000-square-foot Newport Coast mansion has been sitting on the market since August. He can justify the hefty, $8.6 million listing price with the property’s perks, including a shark tank, hair salon, and outdoor entertaining area with a pool and a hot tub.

#13 LeBron James

Forward for the Miami Heat and considered one of the greatest players’ of his generation, LeBron James’ Akron Palace is estimated to be valued at $9.75 million.

Since purchasing the Bath Township property in 2003, LeBron has nearly tripled the living area of his dream house to a staggering 30,000 square feet. The 19-room palace includes a sports bar, aquarium, barbershop, and a master bedroom suite with a two-storey walk-in closet.

#12 Chris Bosh

Center for the Miami Heat, Chris Bosh’s Miami Beach Home is worth $10.6 million.

Bosh finalized the purchase of this mansion just south of La Gorce Island in 2010, for a steep $12.5 million. The new construction features 20-foot ceilings and an all-white design. It has a gourmet kitchen, courtyard gardens, barbecue area, and a heated infinity pool with unobstructed views of Biscayne Bay.

#11 Michael Jordan

Former NBA player with the Chicago Bulls and majority shareholder/chairman of the Charlotte Bobcats, Michael Jordan owns the Chicago Chateau worth $16 million.

After trying twice to sell it at an auction, Michael Jordan has relisted his Highland Park, Ill., estate for $16 million, according to Zillow. It’s a steep cut from the $29 million that the house was originally on the market for.

#10 Mark Cuban

Owner of the Dallas Mavericks, Mark Cuban owns a Dallas Palace whose market price is $17.3 million.

Cuban lives in a monster that easily rivals fellow Dallas team owner Jerry Jones. Cuban built his giant home, the ninth most expensive in Dallas, in 1997. It gives him the perfect vantage point to attend the games of his basketball team, the Dallas Mavericks.

#9 John W Henry

Owner of the Red Sox and Liverpool FC, John W Henry’s Boston Beauty is estimated to be at $20.3 million, the same as Glazer’s house. Manchester United & Liverpool are on level pegging here.

Code-named "Summera House," Henrys 33-room mega mansion outside Boston was a house previously owned by the notorious Frank McCourt, the soon-to-be-ex owner of the Los Angeles Dodgers. Bought in 2009, Henry has had the home under construction for a number of years.

#8 Malcolm Glazer

Owner of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and most renowned for his EPL football team Manchester United, Malcolm Glazer’s Ocean Front bungalow is worth $20.3 million.

It wouldn’t be a stretch to say that Glazer must really like his neighborhood. He bought this near-14,000 square-foot home in 1989 on Palm Beach’s luxurious South Ocean Boulevard for $2.5 million — the home he still lives in today.

#7 Barry Bonds

Former left-fielder with the San Francisco Giants Barry Bonds’ Italian-style villa is priced at $23.5 million.

The man who holds the record for most home runs all time, owns a huge mansion in the LA area for $25 million, which he has put up for sale. The place is now down to $23.5 million as of December.

#6 Greg Norman

A golfing legend, Greg Norman, owns the Exclusive Sports Club Paradise whose market value is estimated to be $25 million.

Greg "The Shark" Norman listed his Boca Raton home for a cool $25 million in June and, according to Realtor.com, it’s still on the market for the same unwavering tag price.

#5 Anna Kournikova

Known more for her stunning looks rather than her play on court, former tennis player Anna Kournikova’s Private Tennis Retreat is valued at $26 million.

She and long-time musician beau Enrique Iglesias live together off Biscayne Bay in the exclusive Bay Point Miami neighborhood.

#4 Tom Brady

Quarterback for the New England Patriots, Tom Brady’s sustainable estate is worth a cool $27.2 million.

Located in the elite Brentwood neighborhood of Los Angeles, Brady and his model wife Gisele Bündchen celebrate a year in their new home which is a massive 22,000 square-foot estate with eight bedrooms.

#3 David Beckham

Former Manchester United and Real Madrid football star, and ex-captain of the English national team, David Beckham owns a gorgeous palace worth $57.1 million in West London

In October David and Victoria Beckham reportedly sold their 12-acre Hertfordshire estate for £12 million and snatched up a new "Beckingham Palace" in Kensington & Chelsea. The reported £30 million they paid for it, plus the £5million set aside for renovation, would be a value of US$57.1 million.

#2 Tiger Woods

One of the most famous golfers around, and one of the richest sportspersons in the world, Tiger Woods’ Jupiter Golf Paradise is estimated to be valued at $60 million.

Woods moved into his new Florida mansion in 2011 following his divorce. The house itself, while impressive with its huge ocean view windows and large wine cellar, has a whole lot more for his personal leisure.

#1 Stan Kroenke

Owner of the Denver Nuggets, the Colorado Avalanche, the St. Louis Rams, and Premier League football club Arsenal, Stan Kroenke owns a massive Midwest property which is the most expensive house held by a sports related icon.

In November 2012 Kroenke bought the 124,000 acre Broken O Ranch in Augusta, Mont. for a staggering $132.5 million. Broken O Ranch, which dates back to the 1800s, has an enormous capacity for agriculture and raising cattle, meaning it’s a money-maker.