Sports in the USA
1. American Football
In America, the National football League –NFL ranks as the most preferred sports league. The Super Bowl is the largest annual competitive event and football is the most viewed and most attended sport.
2. Basketball (NBA)
The National Basketball Association is popular with the people in the country and beyond. There is also great interest in college basketball but to a level higher in the case of March Madness.
3. Baseball (MLB)
Despite the fact that football and basketball have recently surpassed it in terms of popularity, there are plenty of cultural ties that the directed to the Major League Baseball (MLB) which is accepted as America’s pastime.
4. Soccer (MLS)
The demand and passion for soccer is expanding especially at the youth level. This is due to the fact that the performance of Major League Soccer (MLS) and the success of the U.S. Women’s National Team have played a big role in the popularity of the sport.
5. Ice Hockey (NHL)
The National Hockey League (NHL), college-level hockey and global competitions such as the Winter Olympics contribute to the sport’s popularity. It is especially popular among the northern states.
6. Auto Racing (NASCAR)
With its races drawing sizable crowds, NASCAR is a big draw in some parts of the United States, particularly the South.
7. Tennis and Golf
Both golf (with tournaments like The Masters) and tennis (particularly the U.S. Open) have sizable fan bases, and American players frequently compete internationally.
