The line graph illustrates the percentage of people in the US who considered various sports as their favourite from 1985 to 2015.
Overall, American Football consistently remained the most popular sport, while the popularity of Baseball and Hockey gradually declined. By contrast, Basketball and Other Sports gained increasing attention over the period.
In 1985, around 36% of Americans chose American Football as their favourite, and this figure rose slightly to 43% by 2005, where it remained stable. Baseball, initially the second most popular sport at 33%, experienced a steady decline and dropped to just 18% in 2015.
Basketball showed an upward trend, starting at 15% and rising to 25% by the end of the period, despite a slight dip in 2005. The popularity of Hockey decreased gradually from 11% to 5%. Meanwhile, Other Sports, though least popular in 1985 (4%), gained popularity, reaching 12% in 2015.
In summary, American Football retained its dominant position, whereas Baseball and Hockey lost fans. Basketball and Other Sports, however, became increasingly favoured by the American public.