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Most expensive athlete breakups in sports history: No.3 is a shocker

From Tiger Woods to Michael Jordan, have a look at the eight celebrities who parted their ways in the past years.

Tiger Woods & Elin Nordegren
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Tiger Woods & Elin Nordegren

Tiger Woods is one of the best golfers that the world has ever witnessed. With 82 all-time PGA TOUR victories, Tiger Woods is tied with Sam Snead for the most wins in PGA Tour history. However, his personal life has been in turmoil. Tiger Woods had divorced his estranged wife Elin Nordegren back in 2010. The split followed personal controversies and cost him around $100 million.

Michael Jordan & Juanita Vanoy
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Michael Jordan & Juanita Vanoy

Six-time NBA champion and former basketball legend Michael Jordan divorced Juanita Vanoy in 2006 after 17 years of marriage. The settlement cost him around $168 million. Notably, Jordan, nicknamed ‘Air Jordan’, had won three straight NBA titles from 1991 to 1993.

Greg Norman & Laura Andrassy
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Greg Norman & Laura Andrassy

Former Golf icon Greg Norman split from Laura Andrassy in 2006 after 25 years together. The divorce cost him about $103 million, including homes, jewellery, and other assets. Notably, Greg Norman has two Open Championship titles under his belt. His net worth stands tall at $400 million.

Mike Tyson & Robin Givens
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Mike Tyson & Robin Givens

Former American boxer Mike Tyson divorced actress Robin Givens in 1989 after just seven months of marriage. The settlement was around $10 million. Often called ‘The Baddest Man on the Planet, ’ Tyson remains the youngest man to ever win a heavyweight title

Michael Strahan & Jean Muggli
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Michael Strahan & Jean Muggli

NFL star Michael Strahan divorced Jean Muggli in 2006. She received $15.3 million and $18,000/month in child support.

Alex Rodriguez & Cynthia Scurtis
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Alex Rodriguez & Cynthia Scurtis

Baseball star Alex Rodriguez and Cynthia Scurtis divorced in 2008. She received a $12 million home and monthly support that reportedly totalled over $13 million across several years. Alex, nicknamed A-rod, holds the record for the youngest one to score 600 home runs.

Hulk Hogan & Linda Bollea
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Hulk Hogan & Linda Bollea

Former WWE legend Hulk Hogan divorced Linda Bollea in 2009. She received 70% of their liquid assets, 40% of his companies, and property worth $3 million. Hulk was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2005 and has won around six WWE championships.