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Six Nations 2020, who do fans think will win?
DATA INSIGHTS | by YouGov ... New YouGov polling reveals just how much the competition means to fans across Europe, with some nations much more dedicated to the sport than others.
Seven in ten support equal coverage for women’s sport, but not at the cost of men’s coverage
DATA INSIGHTS | by YouGov ... With one of the themes of International Women’s Day 2020 being gender equal sports coverage, we at YouGov asked the British public how they would feel about seeing as much women’s sport as men’s.
Old favorites, Olympics will be big draw for NBC’s new streaming service
DATA INSIGHTS | by YouGov ... Classic shows will likely be the biggest draw to NBC’s forthcoming streaming service Peacock, according to ongoing data gathered by YouGov for Variety on America’s streaming habits. We asked Americans which aspect of the service they were most interested in. Of those aware of the service, 45 percent say they are interested in classic TV shows.
The beer brands 49ers fans and Chiefs fans can agree on
DATA INSIGHTS | by YouGov ... A San Francisco 49ers fan and Kansas City Chiefs walk into a bar. What kind of beer do they order? Funny you should ask, because we actually know that. YouGov’s BrandIndex and TeamIndex tools tell us a lot about what these fans like.
What America plans to eat (and drink) during the Super Bowl this year
DATA INSIGHTS | by YouGov ... About one-quarter (26%) say they plan to watch the game at home by themselves or other members of the household. But 10 percent are planning to attend a Super Bowl party at someone else’s home, while 2 percent are planning to watch the game at a bar or restaurant.
Brits care less about losing the war on performance-enhancing drugs than they used to
DATA INSIGHTS | by YouGov ... Brits think that the war on performance-enhancing drugs in sport is being lost not won, but care less than they used to. With the tribunal of a doctor from cycling outfit Team Sky once again drawing attention to the issue of doping in sport, we thought that we would look at the views of the British public on the subject.
By two to one Brits agree international football has a racism problem
DATA INSIGHTS | by YouGov ... Following a deluge of racist abuse directed at the England players during their Euro 2020 qualifying match. Brits say it’s time players left the field if they are subject to racial insults from the fans. Most Brits think players should abandon games completely if unacceptable abuse continues after warnings.
Netflix again tops YouGov’s US NextGen ranking
DATA INSIGHTS | by YouGov ... Young Americans are still talking about Netflix. For the second year in a row, the streaming giant has topped YouGov’s list of brands that generated the most positive Word of Mouth among US adults aged 18-34.
William Hill makes a bet on a digital future
DATA INSIGHTS | by YouGov ... Bookmaker William Hill has announced that it will close roughly 700 betting shops across the UK. The company claims its hand was forced by the Government’s decision to introduce a lower maximum stake for fixed-odds betting terminals – pegging it at £2 instead of £100.
Who’s the best NBA draft pick ever?
DATA INSIGHTS | by YouGov ... The NBA is holding its draft Thursday evening and everyone is expecting Zion Williamson to go No. 1. Fifteen percent of Americans, and 30 percent of avowed NBA fans, plan to watch the event on ESPN on June 20th.
Americans say March Madness Final Four is one of top three most exciting sports events of the year
DATA INSIGHTS | by YouGov ... The Super Bowl, NBA Finals and March Madness Final Four were ranked as the most exciting sporting events of the year. March Madness is underway, and new research from YouGov RealTime finds that Americans consider March Madness’ Final Four to be one of the year’s most exciting sporting events.
Soaring high on public support, will Chennai Super Kings be the champions yet again?
DATA INSIGHTS | by YouGov ... In India cricket is not just a sport but a shared public sentiment. It comes as no surprise that cricket is the most watched sport in the country and the upcoming season of the Indian Premier League is eagerly awaited by fans. As the nation prepares for the new IPL season starting March 23rd, YouGov India ran a survey to gauge the excitement levels of people.