Professional sports have been popular in the United States for over 100 years, but there are signs that their overall popularity is in decline. It is possible that, years from now, the professional sports leagues in the United States will cease to exist. Professional sporting events gained popularity during the 20th century due to lifestyle changes in America. People moved to cities and got industrial jobs that required them to work 40-hour weeks, meaning that, for the first time, Americans had time when they weren't at work. Americans had leisure time. Baseball was an excellent filler of ...
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