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There's little doubt that United States loves sports. The country is home to some of the world's biggest sports, in terms of fans, viewership, event attendance, sheer revenue and pure spectacle.

All data is provisional and subject to change. While the most popular sports reflect national pride, success in international competitions like the Olympics often highlights different sports.