American sport history can be traced back to Red Indians who are the original inhabitants of the land. Native Americans used to play different games including ball games, a crude form of lacrosse. However, the first European settlers in 17th century are credited with modern-day ball games like soccer, rugby and cricket. Over a period, these games were further refined and developed into serious sports.
There has been promising growth in Athletics in the country, but the sports that drive people in this country include basketball, soccer and baseball. These sports are popularly known as America’s favourite pastime. The sporting ethos in the U.S. varies from other countries. In the USA, soccer is a trifle sport in comparison to American football. You can say that people vote in unison for baseball, basketball, ice hockey and stock car racing. Schools and colleges play a significant role in promoting sports at a young age.