​​Why do Britons love American sports?
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28 Feb 2022
​​Why do Britons love American sports?

While football, cricket, and rugby reign supreme in the UK, American sports, leagues, and stars are growing in popularity across the pond. Featuring some of the world’s most popular and wealthiest athletes, the US sports industry offers international audiences the excitement of Hollywood.

Charlotte Offord

Charlotte Offord is the senior director of marketing for the NFL UK. Based in London, she's responsible for growing the league’s interest and engagement with fans across the UK.

Neil Reynolds

Neil Reynolds is an NFL reporter and Sky Sports TV host based in the UK. He also hosts Inside the Huddle podcast and The Neil Reynolds Podcast, and serves as an NFL writer for a variety of publications and websites.

Ben Mortimer

Ben Mortimer is managing director of MVP Travel Ltd, a UK-based agency offering travel experiences to the US for fans of American sports, including the NFL, NBA, MLB, and NHL.

Michael LoRe

Michael LoRé is a US-based sports journalist who is currently a contributor to Forbes SportsMoney. He’s previously worked for New York City Football Club and the National Hockey League and has had bylines in Vice Sports, Yahoo Sports, PGA Tour Essential Guide to Golf, and Muscle & Fitness.