Danica Patrick among highest paid women in sports

NASCAR superstar Danica Patrick

As far as the highest paid women in sport is concerned, it's nearly game, set, and match to tennis stars. But the ranking, which is based on Forbes data…, does pack a surprise or two. From the consistently brilliant Serena Williams, to the powerful UFC star Ronda Rousey, these were the highest-earning female athletes of 2016…

Eighth on the list is Danica Patrick with 2016 earnings of $7.8 million, or an effective rate of $30,900 per day. Business Insider