Top 10 Most Popular Sports In America

Top 10 Most Popular Sports in America

10. WWE

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9.Motorsports

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8. Boxing

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7. Golf

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6. Tennis

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5. Ice Hockey

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4. Soccer

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3. Baseball

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2. Basketball

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1. American Football

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