Should Football be America's Favorite Pastime?
by Lawrence D. on Aug 30, 2014 | Views: 160 | Score: 0
| National Football League (NFL) | National Basketball Association (NBA) | Major League Baseball (MLB) | National Hockey Association (NHL) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 6.54 | 3.37 | 5.11 | 2.27 |
| 2007 | 7.09 | 3.57 | 5.48 | 2.44 |
| 2008 | 7.47 | 3.77 | 5.82 | 2.75 |
| 2009 | 8.02 | 3.79 | 5.9 | 2.82 |
| 2010 | 8.35 | 3.81 | 6.14 | 2.94 |
| 2011 | 8.82 | 3.96 | 6.36 | 3.09 |
| 2012 | 9.17 | 3.68 | 6.81 | 3.37 |
| 2013 | 9.58 | 4.56 | 7.1 | 2.63 |
Total Revenue ($ in Billions)
Sources:
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If the NFL continues its trend, it's on course to rake in $10 billion of revenue. The MLB is a close second, while the NBA and NHL are lagging behind. The NHL is the only league to see a decline in revenue in 2013, while other major sports leagues continue to make the U.S. a lot of money.