Sports play an important role in the United States. Where everyone loves to play and participate in sports games. All schools and colleges have sports arrangements for children. Football is a popular sport in most countries of the world. It is the fourth most popular sport in the United States (USA).

Football, baseball, basketball, hockey, African football, and American football are among the five most popular sports in the United States. Another fact that makes sports popular in America has to do with the education system. These five sports are the most popular in America.

Top 5 Most Popular Sports in America USA

1. American Football (NFL)

American football is the most popular sport in America. Football is the ninth most popular sport in the world. The biggest sports competition is organized by the National Football League (NFL). With the lure of money and fame, soccer has become the most popular sport in America. The list of highest-paid athletes in the world is dominated by American football players.

2. Baseball

Baseball is the second most played sport in the United States and the seventh most played sport in the world. American citizens’ hobby is baseball. There are two types of baseball in the United States:

minor-league baseball and major-league baseball.

3. Basketball

Basketball is the most popular sport in America after football and baseball. This is the tenth favorite world-class sport. The National Basketball Association (NBA) organizes basketball competitions. In the United States, basketball is the third most popular sport in America.

4. Soccer / Football

Soccer is the most popular and crazy sport in the world. It is the fourth most popular sport in the United States. This is not the most popular game like other sports in America but it has a good position in the USA. There are still many spectators and participants in the country.

After the most popular football players David Beckham and Wayne Rooney, the number of spectators and participants in the sport increased.

5. Ice Hockey

It is known as hockey. It is the fifth most popular sport in the United States. Ice hockey is more common in North American regions. The top level of men’s hockey in North America is the National Hockey League (NHL). The United States won its first gold medal at the Winter Olympics. Hockey is played like regular ice hockey.

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