Professional sports
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Professional sports, as opposed to amateur sports, are sports in which athletes receive payment for their performance. Professional athleticism has come to the fore through a combination of developments. Mass media and increased leisure have brought larger audiences, so that sports organizations or teams can command large incomes.
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Lists of professional sports
- List of professional sports
- List of professional sports leagues
- List of U.S. and Canadian cities by number of major professional sports franchises
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