Absurdist · 26-30, M
ESPN is a business. Businesses will act in the most profitable manner. Below is a breakdown of sports by revenue generated. Basketball is $1.2 billion larger than hockey, and this study is just the sports teams(It's hard to acquire free research on entire markets). I do appreciate the initiative and creativity you've put into feeling persecuted though.
https://howmuch.net/articles/sports-leagues-by-revenue
https://howmuch.net/articles/sports-leagues-by-revenue
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Absurdist · 26-30, M
@Ax17x7: Then what do you mean Affirmative Action? Do you mean like a positive feedback loop or self-fulfilling prophecy?
FunKingPizzaShip · M
Absurdist · 26-30, M
It's hard to tell nowadays. Satire and reality are too mixed. And no, my bet is they cover it because it generates way more revenue.
FunKingPizzaShip · M
@Pherick: Fair enough.
I am serious, though, that the basketball does seem to be the 4th most popular sport in the States, but the 2nd most reported on ESPN.
I am serious, though, that the basketball does seem to be the 4th most popular sport in the States, but the 2nd most reported on ESPN.
Pherick · 41-45, M
@Ax17x7: I have no doubt it is, I wonder if thats because of the sweet 16? They tend to ramp up coverage and that particular end of the season tends to last a while. Plus they cover college basketball, and I don't think they cover college football or hockey and whatnot at all really.
therighttothink50 · 56-60, M
Lol, prolly because the left loves to promote global sports like soccer as well.