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The Business of Professional Sports: Money, Power, and Influence

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Which of the following is NOT a major professional sports league in North America?

  1. National Football League (NFL)

  2. National Basketball Association (NBA)

  3. Major League Baseball (MLB)

  4. National Hockey League (NHL)

  5. Major League Soccer (MLS)


Correct Option: E
Explanation:

Major League Soccer (MLS) is a professional soccer league in the United States and Canada, but it is not considered one of the major professional sports leagues in North America.

Which professional sports league has the highest annual revenue?

  1. National Football League (NFL)

  2. National Basketball Association (NBA)

  3. Major League Baseball (MLB)

  4. National Hockey League (NHL)

  5. Major League Soccer (MLS)


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The National Football League (NFL) has the highest annual revenue among all professional sports leagues in North America, with revenue exceeding $15 billion in recent years.

Which professional sports team has the highest valuation?

  1. Dallas Cowboys (NFL)

  2. New York Yankees (MLB)

  3. Golden State Warriors (NBA)

  4. Toronto Maple Leafs (NHL)

  5. Los Angeles Lakers (NBA)


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Dallas Cowboys (NFL) have the highest valuation among all professional sports teams in the world, with a valuation estimated to be over $6 billion.

Which professional sports player has the highest annual salary?

  1. Lionel Messi (Soccer)

  2. Cristiano Ronaldo (Soccer)

  3. LeBron James (Basketball)

  4. Kevin Durant (Basketball)

  5. Neymar (Soccer)


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Lionel Messi (Soccer) has the highest annual salary among all professional sports players in the world, with a salary exceeding $100 million per year.

Which professional sports league has the most lucrative television contracts?

  1. National Football League (NFL)

  2. National Basketball Association (NBA)

  3. Major League Baseball (MLB)

  4. National Hockey League (NHL)

  5. Major League Soccer (MLS)


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The National Football League (NFL) has the most lucrative television contracts among all professional sports leagues in North America, with contracts worth billions of dollars per year.

Which professional sports league has the most global reach?

  1. National Football League (NFL)

  2. National Basketball Association (NBA)

  3. Major League Baseball (MLB)

  4. National Hockey League (NHL)

  5. Major League Soccer (MLS)


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The National Basketball Association (NBA) has the most global reach among all professional sports leagues in North America, with games broadcast in over 200 countries and territories worldwide.

Which professional sports league has the most diverse fan base?

  1. National Football League (NFL)

  2. National Basketball Association (NBA)

  3. Major League Baseball (MLB)

  4. National Hockey League (NHL)

  5. Major League Soccer (MLS)


Correct Option: E
Explanation:

Major League Soccer (MLS) has the most diverse fan base among all professional sports leagues in North America, with fans from a wide range of ethnic and cultural backgrounds.

Which professional sports league has the most female fans?

  1. National Football League (NFL)

  2. National Basketball Association (NBA)

  3. Major League Baseball (MLB)

  4. National Hockey League (NHL)

  5. Major League Soccer (MLS)


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The National Basketball Association (NBA) has the most female fans among all professional sports leagues in North America, with women making up over 40% of the league's fan base.

Which professional sports league has the most social media followers?

  1. National Football League (NFL)

  2. National Basketball Association (NBA)

  3. Major League Baseball (MLB)

  4. National Hockey League (NHL)

  5. Major League Soccer (MLS)


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The National Football League (NFL) has the most social media followers among all professional sports leagues in North America, with over 100 million followers across various platforms.

Which professional sports league has the most merchandise sales?

  1. National Football League (NFL)

  2. National Basketball Association (NBA)

  3. Major League Baseball (MLB)

  4. National Hockey League (NHL)

  5. Major League Soccer (MLS)


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The National Football League (NFL) has the most merchandise sales among all professional sports leagues in North America, with fans spending billions of dollars on NFL-branded merchandise each year.

Which professional sports league has the most charitable contributions?

  1. National Football League (NFL)

  2. National Basketball Association (NBA)

  3. Major League Baseball (MLB)

  4. National Hockey League (NHL)

  5. Major League Soccer (MLS)


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The National Football League (NFL) has the most charitable contributions among all professional sports leagues in North America, with teams and players donating millions of dollars to various charities each year.

Which professional sports league has the most political influence?

  1. National Football League (NFL)

  2. National Basketball Association (NBA)

  3. Major League Baseball (MLB)

  4. National Hockey League (NHL)

  5. Major League Soccer (MLS)


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The National Football League (NFL) has the most political influence among all professional sports leagues in North America, with teams and players often voicing their opinions on political issues and endorsing political candidates.

Which professional sports league has the most economic impact?

  1. National Football League (NFL)

  2. National Basketball Association (NBA)

  3. Major League Baseball (MLB)

  4. National Hockey League (NHL)

  5. Major League Soccer (MLS)


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The National Football League (NFL) has the most economic impact among all professional sports leagues in North America, with the league generating billions of dollars in revenue and supporting millions of jobs.

Which professional sports league has the most cultural impact?

  1. National Football League (NFL)

  2. National Basketball Association (NBA)

  3. Major League Baseball (MLB)

  4. National Hockey League (NHL)

  5. Major League Soccer (MLS)


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The National Football League (NFL) has the most cultural impact among all professional sports leagues in North America, with the league's games and players often featured in popular culture and influencing fashion, music, and other aspects of American life.

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