Polls suggest that NBA baseketball, is the 4th most popular sport in the US, (after NHL hockey), but is the 2nd most reported sport on ESPN.
Is this example affirmative action?
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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
FunKingPizzaShip · M
@Absurdist: I don't feel persecuted.
I live in Canada where hockey is the dominant sport in people's minds and in the media, and where no one watches ESPN.
I live in Canada where hockey is the dominant sport in people's minds and in the media, and where no one watches ESPN.
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.