Issue: Sports & LeisureRSS

(07/09/10) -

NFL Fans in U.S. Overwhelmingly Support Having an 18-Game Season

Half of middle aged respondents welcome the idea as well.

(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.