The NFL is the only sport in which a majority of Americans consider themselves fans

In a recent survey of registered voters by Public Policy Polling, 55% of Americans consider themselves fans of the NFL, the only sport to receive support from more than half of those surveyed.

The NFL was followed by Major League Baseball at 42% and the NBA at 36%.

Interestingly, in what may be a bad sign for the NFL, its fan base appears to be getting older. Of the respondents 45 or older, 60% are fans of the NFL, while only 48% of those under 45 consider themselves fans.

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