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(07/09/10) -

Canadians Willing to Host Soccer World Cup at Earliest Opportunity

A third of people across the country have been following the current tournament in South Africa.

(07/06/10) -

Britons Want Referees to Rely on Video Replay in Football Matches

Respondents and self-described football fans agree that technology should be used to review specific plays.

(05/20/10) -

A Quarter of Britons Think England Will Reach World Cup Semi-Finals

Fewer think the English team will be able to play in the final or win the 2010 Football World Cup.

(05/19/10) -

Canadians Join Habs Bandwagon; Predict Stanley Cup Victory

Toronto Maple Leaf fans are less likely to openly support the Montreal Canadiens in the playoffs.

(04/09/10) -

A Third of Maple Leafs Fans Ready to Root for Canucks in NHL Playoffs

But overall, more people across Canada will be cheering for the Montreal Canadiens in the postseason.

(02/24/10) -

Most Canadians Say Top Five Finish at Winter Olympics Would Mean Success

A third of respondents would consider it a failure if Team Canada does not win the Gold Medal in Men’s Hockey.

(02/12/10) -

Two-in-Five Britons Predict Semi-finals (or Better) for England’s Football Team

Public and fans agree with demotion of John Terry as captain, and Steven Gerrard is the most popular choice to replace him.

(02/05/10) -

Three Quarters of Americans, Half of Canadians Ready to Enjoy Super Bowl

The commercials are a particularly attractive feature of Super Bowl Sunday to respondents in both countries.

(12/01/09) -

Britons Would Replay Controversial France-Ireland Football Match

Two-in-five respondents have followed this story very or moderately closely.

(08/05/09) -

A Third of NFL Fans Would Like to See Michael Vick on Their Team

For Immediate Release United States Public Opinion Poll Page 1 of 4 MICHAEL VICK A Third of NFL Fans Would Like to See Michael Vick on Their Team But almost half of Americans think the former Atlanta Falcon should not be allowed to play in the league. [CHICAGO - Aug. 4, 2009] – [...]