Sport industry
industry focused on sports
The sport industry encompasses individuals, activities, businesses, and organizations involved in producing, facilitating, promoting, or organizing any activity, experience, or enterprise centered around sports. It is the market in which the businesses or products offered to its buyers are sports-related. The industry saw extreme growth in the 2020s, achieving unprecedented revenues. Former University of Oregon professors Dennis Howard and Roger Best estimated industry earnings of $2.65 trillion across the globe in 2023.
Professional sports in the United States
The most significant organizations within the sporting industry are the professional leagues that most of the other industries in the sporting world revolve around. The major American sports leagues are the first five in the list following and include football, basketball, hockey, baseball, and soccer. Most players in these leagues make money from contracts with their team, as well as sponsors. These players are among the top earners in the United States.
Examples
Sports apparel
Sports apparel includes a wide array of clothing articles. Many retailers offer these products.
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