The percentage of U.S. adults who self-identify as professional football fans has fallen from 67% in December 2012, the last time Gallup asked the question, to 57% today. In contrast, every other sport measured in the Oct. 10-11 survey, except for Olympic sports, did not change meaningfully from five years […] Read more »
Majority of Americans Do Not Think Collegiate Athletes Should Be Paid
A majority of Americans say college athletes should not be compensated beyond scholarships, according to results of a UMass Lowell-Washington Post poll released today. But when marketing, including video games, are involved, two-thirds of respondents said collegiate athletes should be compensated if their names or likenesses are used, according to […] Read more »
Celebrity polling firm rates Spicer 13 out of 100
After a beleaguered six-month run as White House press secretary, Sean Spicer has been shopping his brand for television, book and speaking deals in recent weeks. The latest findings of a celebrity-popularity poll, however, may show why he is a tough sell. CONT. Tara Palmeri, Politico Read more »
Among fans less interested in NFL, more cite anthem protests than head injuries
The National Football League knows that last season’s national anthem protests by quarterback Colin Kaepernick and other players turned some fans away from the sport. While the number may be a small percentage of overall fans, the league has grappled with how to approach the issue and the effect anthem […] Read more »
Movie and Energy Industries Spawn Most-Polarized Views
At a time when partisan differences abound in American public opinion, Gallup finds the images of U.S. businesses and industries are not immune: There is a significant difference in how Republicans and Democrats rate nine of 25 business and industry sectors in the United States. CONT. Lydia Saad, Gallup Read more »
Before Mayweather-McGregor, poll shows MMA isn’t stealing boxing’s popularity
… On Saturday the two sports finally will go head-to-head, in a sense, as UFC’s biggest star, Conor McGregor, challenges Floyd Mayweather Jr., in a boxing ring. Though the highly anticipated bout won’t settle any scores between the combat sports, it comes at a time when MMA and boxing are […] Read more »