American nation considers sports as one of the best forms of entertainment and is immensely passionate about sports. Almost 63% of American citizens watch at least one sport regularly. Which is why sports is a serious field in America. And here are the most famous sports in the United States of America today:
America has also been a home to some of the best athletes the world has ever known such as Kobe Bryant, Serena Williams, Michael Jordon, Muhammad Ali etc. This sports enthusiast nation, however, does have some preferences,:
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Golf
Golf is one of the most famous forms of sport in American. Both in terms of viewers and players, golf has high indulgence. America promotes support through 17000 beautiful golf courses throughout the country.
The calming nature of the sport makes it one of the best pastimes for Americans. Almost 25 million people in America play golf and have many channels devoted to the sport only.
Tennis
Tennis in America has a considerable fanbase and attracts both men and women. American has been home to many great tennis players such as Serena Williams, Andy Roddick, and Pete Sampras.
America also holds the US Open Tennis Tournament in which players from all around the world compete for the title. Tennis is a historic sport and dates back to the late 19th century. The US Open has more than 700 thousand viewers each year in America alone. Tennis is still evolving and growing more extensive in the US.
Basketball
Undoubtedly basketball is one of the most famous sports in America. It is played at both national, International, domestic, and even school levels in America.
The National Basketball Association (NBA) has trained some of the world’s best basketball players, like Michael Jordon and Kobe Bryant. Basketball tournaments are very common in America and have 27 million players in America. Basketball training is available at the school and college level to encourage individuals to pursue the sport.
Baseball
Baseball is the second most cherished sport in America. It is the national pastime of America and has more than 200 million viewers in every Major League Baseball(MLB) tournament. It was developed in America in the mid 19th century and gradually became the 7th most popular sport globally.
Baseball carries the custom and traditions of American sport. Baseball training is also offered at school and college level in America, due to which it has a large young fan base.
Football:
American football is quite distinct from the football played throughout the world, so it is the most popular sport in America. The National Football League (NFL) holds many national and international tournaments.
The Super Bowl is the event of the year in America and features almost 32 football teams. The NFL tournaments have an attendance of nearly 50,000-70,000 people per game, and the viewership reaches millions. American football is followed and loved by almost every citizen and is a primary topic of discussion all around America.
