American Pro Sports refers to the four major professional sports leagues in the United States, which are the National Football League (NFL), Major League Baseball (MLB), National Basketball Association (NBA), and National Hockey League (NHL). These leagues are widely popular among American sports fans and have a significant influence on American culture and entertainment.
The NFL was founded in 1920 as the American Professional Football Association (APFA).
MLB was formed in 1903 as a merger of the National League (NL) and the American League (AL).
The NBA was established in 1946 as the Basketball Association of America (BAA) and merged with the National Basketball League (NBL) in 1949.
The NHL was formed in 1917 as a successor to the National Hockey Association (NHA).
MLS is a professional soccer league in the United States and Canada. It was founded in 1993 and began play in 1996. MLS is expanding rapidly and has already established a strong following among soccer fans in North America.
UFC is a mixed martial arts organization that features some of the best combat sports athletes in the world. It was founded in 1993 and has quickly grown into a global phenomenon, with events held in countries all over the world.
NWSL is a professional women's soccer league in the United States that was founded in 2012. It features some of the best female soccer players in the world and has gained a significant following among soccer fans in North America.
The NFL is the highest level of professional football in the United States. It consists of 32 teams that compete against each other in a 17-week regular season, followed by the playoffs and Super Bowl, which is the most-watched television program in the United States.
MLB is the highest level of professional baseball in the United States. It consists of 30 teams that play a 162-game regular season, followed by the playoffs and World Series, which determines the champion of the league.
The NBA is the highest level of professional basketball in the United States. It consists of 30 teams that play an 82-game regular season, followed by the playoffs and NBA Finals, which determines the champion of the league.
The NHL is the highest level of professional ice hockey in the United States. It consists of 31 teams that play an 82-game regular season, followed by the playoffs and Stanley Cup Finals, which determines the champion of the league.
The National Football League (NFL) is the most popular pro sports league in the United States in terms of television ratings and revenue.
The NFL has 32 teams, MLB has 30 teams, NBA has 30 teams, and NHL has 31 teams.
The start of each season varies by league, but the NFL generally starts in September, MLB starts in March/April, NBA starts in October, and NHL starts in October.
The NBA currently has the highest average salary for players, followed by MLB, NFL, and NHL.
Teams are selected based on their performance during the regular season. Each league has its own criteria for determining playoff teams, which may include divisional and conference standings, overall win-loss record, and tiebreakers.