In addition, sport teaches social values like teamwork, sportsmanship, self-discipline, and persistance that are highly regarded in U.S. society. All these requirements are well covered in team sports such as baseball, basketball, football, volleyball that gained increased emphasis in the 20th century. Individual sports like swimming, golf, tennis, bowling, skiing, track and field are equally popular. Americans also take part in sports as spectators - actually at the contest or via televion. It is great entertainment for sportsfans to watch their teams and athletes competing in professional sports.
Favorites are typical American sports like baseball , basketball , and football .
In the western states rodeos are also very popular sports events. More Links Major league baseball , including teams from the United States and Canada, is divided into the National League and the American League. The major league baseball season lasts from April to October and includes the regular season, the playoffs, and the World Series. The final series in the league playoffs determines which team wins the pennant, or championship, of their league. The two pennant winners meet in the World Series , and the winner of this series becomes the major league world champion.