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**Eagevawax** · 07-20-2010, 02:12 PM

Tiger is Still America's Favorite Sports Star, but Shares Title with Kobe Bryant
Serena and Venus Williams retain their titles of America's Favorite Female Sports Star
By Harris Interactive
Published: Tuesday, Jul. 20, 2010 - 2:40 am

NEW YORK, July 20 -- /PRNewswire/ -- Despite his public image taking major hits this year, there is one bright spot for Tiger Woods. While he is no longer alone on top of the list, he is at least tied for first place as America's Favorite Sports Star. Since 2006, this was a title he held solo, but this year, besides another NBA championship, Kobe Bryant can also share in being called America's Favorite Sports Star, a jump up from the 4th position he was in last year.

Mens' Top 10

1. (tie) Tiger Wood
1. (tie) Kobe Bryant
3. Derek Jeter
4. Brett Favre
5. Peyton Manning
6. LeBron James
7. Michael Jordan
8. Tom Brady
9. Drew Brees
10. Dale Earnhardt Jr.

(Tom Brady and Drew Brees were new to the list this year, replacing Jeff Gordon (was #6) and Albert Pujols (was #10). Brady had been on in the past, this was Brees' first year).

Womens' Top 10

1. Serena Williams
2. Venus Williams
3. Danica Patrick
4. Mia Hamm
5. Maria Sharapova
6. Anna Kournikova
7. Misty May
8. Shawn Johnson
9. Lisa Leslie
10. (tie) Billie Jean King
10. (tie) Martina Navratalova

Misty May, Shawn Johnson, Lisa Leslie, BJK and MArtina are all new/returning to the list this year, replacing Candace Parker (was 4), Annika Sorenstam (was 6), Chris Everett Lloyd (was 8), Michelle Kwan (was 10).

Read more: http://www.sacbee.com/2010/07/20/290...#ixzz0uEQkcKZK

**Shiplyopidomi** · 07-20-2010, 02:14 PM

Tiger and Kobe have something in common and they both have been involved in extra-martial affair in their career.

**Eagevawax** · 07-20-2010, 02:14 PM

A demographic breakdown of what groups chose who as their favorite female:

Men: Serena Williams
Women: Serena Williams
Echo Boomers: (those ages 18 to 32) Serena Williams
Gen X: (those ages 33 to 44) Danica Patrick
Baby Boomers: (those ages 45 to 63) Serena Williams
Matures: (those ages 64 and older) Serena Williams
White: Danica Patrick
Black: Serena Williams
Hispanic: Venus Williams

Demographic breakdown for the men:

Men: Tiger Woods
Women: Kobe Bryant
White: Derek Jeter
African American: Kobe Bryant
Hispanic: Kobe Bryant
Echo Boomers (those ages 18 to 33): Kobe Bryant
Gen X (those ages 34 to 45): Brett Favre
Baby Boomers (those ages 46 to 64): Kobe Bryant
Matures (those ages 65 and over): Tiger Woods

Read more: http://www.sacbee.com/2010/07/20/290...#ixzz0uER8HK00

**Slchtjgb** · 07-20-2010, 04:11 PM

Are there so few favorite female athletes that they had to use people that retired in the 80's?

**FinanseMikky** · 07-20-2010, 05:11 PM

Are there so few favorite female athletes that they had to use people that retired in the 80's?

BJK? Navratilova? What...?

No Michael Phelps or Usain Bolt or Natalie Coughlin or Lindsey Vonn?

**Eagevawax** · 07-20-2010, 05:23 PM

BJK? Navratilova? What...?

No Michael Phelps or Usain Bolt or Natalie Coughlin or Lindsey Vonn?

I think Phelps stripper and drugs antics, as well as the fact he has come across pretty poorly in the press since winning his medals hurt him.

Bolt isn't American, and I don't think track and field is big enough to leap him over such well established US names. All the guys on the list have huge endorsement deals, and get a lot of coverage outside of their sport in the US.

Maybe if it were a summer Olympic year, people would remember Coughlin's name. I am surprised about Vonn, given how popular she seemed during the Olympics.

The LPGA has got to be concerned that there is not one rep on the list.

**Shiplyopidomi** · 07-20-2010, 05:26 PM

I think Phelps stripper and drugs antics, as well as the fact he has come across pretty poorly in the press since winning his medals hurt him.

Bolt isn't American, and I don't think track and field is big enough to leap him over such well established US names. All the guys on the list have huge endorsement deals, and get a lot of coverage outside of their sport in the US.

Maybe if it were a summer Olympic year, people would remember Coughlin's name. I am surprised about Vonn, given how popular she seemed during the Olympics.

The LPGA has got to be concerned that there is not one rep on the list.

Agreed on Vonn and the LPGA. What about Shaun White?

**Flirigor** · 07-20-2010, 05:32 PM

Is it bad that Tiger Woods is the only guy on the list that I can actually picture in my head? I don't think I can actually identify the rest even if shown a picture of them. The names seem mostly familiar, though.

**Eagevawax** · 07-20-2010, 05:48 PM

Agreed on Vonn and the LPGA. What about Shaun White?

I think, at least right now, Shaun White's popularity is primarily 25 and under. I think the Olympics help get him recognized beyond an X-Games base, but I still don't think he has that much of a following with people older than their mid 20s

**Uvgsgssu** · 07-20-2010, 05:52 PM

For the general sports audience, Phelps was forgotten within a few months of the closing ceremonies.

**vipluka** · 07-20-2010, 06:30 PM

Tiger and Kobe have something in common and they both have been involved in extra-martial affair in their career.

U.S.A!!! U.S.A!!!

**ebonytipchik** · 07-20-2010, 06:48 PM

Matures (those ages 65 and over): Tiger Woods Considering the news over the past 8 months, this surprised me.

**55Beaphable** · 07-20-2010, 07:20 PM

I might be following sports too much. Drew Brees is the only name I've never seen before...

**pharmaclid** · 07-20-2010, 07:26 PM

Awesome to see tennis' representation. I'm a little surprised about BJK, Martina, and Tiger though.

**SpeavaJap** · 07-20-2010, 07:39 PM

Considering the news over the past 8 months, this surprised me.

Maybe eyes and ears stop working at age 65 after all?

**pirinosa** · 07-20-2010, 08:15 PM

I thought it was impressive that people have long enough memories to include Anna Kournikova, but then I scroll down to see BJK?

Are Kournikova and Sharapova the only non-Americans on either list?

**POMAH_K** · 07-20-2010, 08:35 PM

Tiger is Still America's Favorite Sports Star, but Shares Title with Kobe Bryant
Serena and Venus Williams retain their titles of America's Favorite Female Sports Star
By Harris Interactive
Published: Tuesday, Jul. 20, 2010 - 2:40 am

NEW YORK, July 20 -- /PRNewswire/ -- Despite his public image taking major hits this year, there is one bright spot for Tiger Woods. While he is no longer alone on top of the list, he is at least tied for first place as America's Favorite Sports Star. Since 2006, this was a title he held solo, but this year, besides another NBA championship, Kobe Bryant can also share in being called America's Favorite Sports Star, a jump up from the 4th position he was in last year.

Mens' Top 10

1. (tie) Tiger Wood
1. (tie) Kobe Bryant
3. Derek Jeter
4. Brett Favre
5. Peyton Manning
6. LeBron James
7. Michael Jordan
8. Tom Brady
9. Drew Brees
10. Dale Earnhardt Jr.

(Tom Brady and Drew Brees were new to the list this year, replacing Jeff Gordon (was #6) and Albert Pujols (was #10). Brady had been on in the past, this was Brees' first year).

Womens' Top 10

1. Serena Williams
2. Venus Williams
3. Danica Patrick
4. Mia Hamm
5. Maria Sharapova
6. Anna Kournikova
7. Misty May
8. Shawn Johnson
9. Lisa Leslie
10. (tie) Billie Jean King
10. (tie) Martina Navratalova

Misty May, Shawn Johnson, Lisa Leslie, BJK and MArtina are all new/returning to the list this year, replacing Candace Parker (was 4), Annika Sorenstam (was 6), Chris Everett Lloyd (was 8), Michelle Kwan (was 10).

Read more: http://www.sacbee.com/2010/07/20/290...#ixzz0uEQkcKZK

SO glad that Serena and Venus are 1&2 for the women

I'm surprised to see that Hispanics favour Venus over Serena.

**SpeavaJap** · 07-20-2010, 08:38 PM

I'm surprised to see that Hispanics favour Venus over Serena.

Conchita Martinez overload?

**POMAH_K** · 07-20-2010, 09:20 PM

Conchita Martinez overload?

I was thinking Gabriela Sabatini.
Lots of Latin Americans I've come across dislike Spaniards.

But no, I was thinking why they would like Venus over Serena. Makes me wonder if it's because Venus is perceived as a harder worker than Serena.

**SpeavaJap** · 07-20-2010, 09:25 PM

I was thinking Gabriela Sabatini.

Good point. No doubt Gabriella won the Latina lesbian vote.

07-20-2010, 02:12 PM	#1
Eagevawax Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 572 Senior Member	U.S.'s Favorite Sports Stars Tiger is Still America's Favorite Sports Star, but Shares Title with Kobe Bryant Serena and Venus Williams retain their titles of America's Favorite Female Sports Star By Harris Interactive Published: Tuesday, Jul. 20, 2010 - 2:40 am NEW YORK, July 20 -- /PRNewswire/ -- Despite his public image taking major hits this year, there is one bright spot for Tiger Woods. While he is no longer alone on top of the list, he is at least tied for first place as America's Favorite Sports Star. Since 2006, this was a title he held solo, but this year, besides another NBA championship, Kobe Bryant can also share in being called America's Favorite Sports Star, a jump up from the 4th position he was in last year. Mens' Top 10 1. (tie) Tiger Wood 1. (tie) Kobe Bryant 3. Derek Jeter 4. Brett Favre 5. Peyton Manning 6. LeBron James 7. Michael Jordan 8. Tom Brady 9. Drew Brees 10. Dale Earnhardt Jr. (Tom Brady and Drew Brees were new to the list this year, replacing Jeff Gordon (was #6) and Albert Pujols (was #10). Brady had been on in the past, this was Brees' first year). Womens' Top 10 1. Serena Williams 2. Venus Williams 3. Danica Patrick 4. Mia Hamm 5. Maria Sharapova 6. Anna Kournikova 7. Misty May 8. Shawn Johnson 9. Lisa Leslie 10. (tie) Billie Jean King 10. (tie) Martina Navratalova Misty May, Shawn Johnson, Lisa Leslie, BJK and MArtina are all new/returning to the list this year, replacing Candace Parker (was 4), Annika Sorenstam (was 6), Chris Everett Lloyd (was 8), Michelle Kwan (was 10). Read more: http://www.sacbee.com/2010/07/20/290...#ixzz0uEQkcKZK Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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07-20-2010, 02:14 PM	#2
Shiplyopidomi Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 477 Senior Member	Tiger and Kobe have something in common and they both have been involved in extra-martial affair in their career. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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07-20-2010, 02:14 PM	#3
Eagevawax Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 572 Senior Member	A demographic breakdown of what groups chose who as their favorite female: Men: Serena Williams Women: Serena Williams Echo Boomers: (those ages 18 to 32) Serena Williams Gen X: (those ages 33 to 44) Danica Patrick Baby Boomers: (those ages 45 to 63) Serena Williams Matures: (those ages 64 and older) Serena Williams White: Danica Patrick Black: Serena Williams Hispanic: Venus Williams Demographic breakdown for the men: Men: Tiger Woods Women: Kobe Bryant White: Derek Jeter African American: Kobe Bryant Hispanic: Kobe Bryant Echo Boomers (those ages 18 to 33): Kobe Bryant Gen X (those ages 34 to 45): Brett Favre Baby Boomers (those ages 46 to 64): Kobe Bryant Matures (those ages 65 and over): Tiger Woods Read more: http://www.sacbee.com/2010/07/20/290...#ixzz0uER8HK00 Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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07-20-2010, 04:11 PM	#4
Slchtjgb Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 515 Senior Member	Are there so few favorite female athletes that they had to use people that retired in the 80's? Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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07-20-2010, 05:11 PM	#5
FinanseMikky Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 435 Senior Member	Are there so few favorite female athletes that they had to use people that retired in the 80's? BJK? Navratilova? What...? No Michael Phelps or Usain Bolt or Natalie Coughlin or Lindsey Vonn? Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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07-20-2010, 05:23 PM	#6
Eagevawax Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 572 Senior Member	BJK? Navratilova? What...? No Michael Phelps or Usain Bolt or Natalie Coughlin or Lindsey Vonn? I think Phelps stripper and drugs antics, as well as the fact he has come across pretty poorly in the press since winning his medals hurt him. Bolt isn't American, and I don't think track and field is big enough to leap him over such well established US names. All the guys on the list have huge endorsement deals, and get a lot of coverage outside of their sport in the US. Maybe if it were a summer Olympic year, people would remember Coughlin's name. I am surprised about Vonn, given how popular she seemed during the Olympics. The LPGA has got to be concerned that there is not one rep on the list. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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07-20-2010, 05:26 PM	#7
Shiplyopidomi Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 477 Senior Member	I think Phelps stripper and drugs antics, as well as the fact he has come across pretty poorly in the press since winning his medals hurt him. Bolt isn't American, and I don't think track and field is big enough to leap him over such well established US names. All the guys on the list have huge endorsement deals, and get a lot of coverage outside of their sport in the US. Maybe if it were a summer Olympic year, people would remember Coughlin's name. I am surprised about Vonn, given how popular she seemed during the Olympics. The LPGA has got to be concerned that there is not one rep on the list. Agreed on Vonn and the LPGA. What about Shaun White? Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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07-20-2010, 05:32 PM	#8
Flirigor Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 402 Senior Member	Is it bad that Tiger Woods is the only guy on the list that I can actually picture in my head? I don't think I can actually identify the rest even if shown a picture of them. The names seem mostly familiar, though. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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07-20-2010, 05:48 PM	#9
Eagevawax Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 572 Senior Member	Agreed on Vonn and the LPGA. What about Shaun White? I think, at least right now, Shaun White's popularity is primarily 25 and under. I think the Olympics help get him recognized beyond an X-Games base, but I still don't think he has that much of a following with people older than their mid 20s Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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07-20-2010, 05:52 PM	#10
Uvgsgssu Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 534 Senior Member	For the general sports audience, Phelps was forgotten within a few months of the closing ceremonies. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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07-20-2010, 06:30 PM	#11
vipluka Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 380 Senior Member	Tiger and Kobe have something in common and they both have been involved in extra-martial affair in their career. U.S.A!!! U.S.A!!! Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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07-20-2010, 06:48 PM	#12
ebonytipchik Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 450 Senior Member	Matures (those ages 65 and over): Tiger Woods Considering the news over the past 8 months, this surprised me. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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07-20-2010, 07:20 PM	#13
55Beaphable Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 572 Senior Member	I might be following sports too much. Drew Brees is the only name I've never seen before... Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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07-20-2010, 07:26 PM	#14
pharmaclid Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 419 Senior Member	Awesome to see tennis' representation. I'm a little surprised about BJK, Martina, and Tiger though. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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07-20-2010, 07:39 PM	#15
SpeavaJap Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 535 Senior Member	Considering the news over the past 8 months, this surprised me. Maybe eyes and ears stop working at age 65 after all? Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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07-20-2010, 08:15 PM	#16
pirinosa Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 444 Senior Member	I thought it was impressive that people have long enough memories to include Anna Kournikova, but then I scroll down to see BJK? Are Kournikova and Sharapova the only non-Americans on either list? Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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07-20-2010, 08:35 PM	#17
POMAH_K Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 467 Senior Member	Tiger is Still America's Favorite Sports Star, but Shares Title with Kobe Bryant Serena and Venus Williams retain their titles of America's Favorite Female Sports Star By Harris Interactive Published: Tuesday, Jul. 20, 2010 - 2:40 am NEW YORK, July 20 -- /PRNewswire/ -- Despite his public image taking major hits this year, there is one bright spot for Tiger Woods. While he is no longer alone on top of the list, he is at least tied for first place as America's Favorite Sports Star. Since 2006, this was a title he held solo, but this year, besides another NBA championship, Kobe Bryant can also share in being called America's Favorite Sports Star, a jump up from the 4th position he was in last year. Mens' Top 10 1. (tie) Tiger Wood 1. (tie) Kobe Bryant 3. Derek Jeter 4. Brett Favre 5. Peyton Manning 6. LeBron James 7. Michael Jordan 8. Tom Brady 9. Drew Brees 10. Dale Earnhardt Jr. (Tom Brady and Drew Brees were new to the list this year, replacing Jeff Gordon (was #6) and Albert Pujols (was #10). Brady had been on in the past, this was Brees' first year). Womens' Top 10 1. Serena Williams 2. Venus Williams 3. Danica Patrick 4. Mia Hamm 5. Maria Sharapova 6. Anna Kournikova 7. Misty May 8. Shawn Johnson 9. Lisa Leslie 10. (tie) Billie Jean King 10. (tie) Martina Navratalova Misty May, Shawn Johnson, Lisa Leslie, BJK and MArtina are all new/returning to the list this year, replacing Candace Parker (was 4), Annika Sorenstam (was 6), Chris Everett Lloyd (was 8), Michelle Kwan (was 10). Read more: http://www.sacbee.com/2010/07/20/290...#ixzz0uEQkcKZK SO glad that Serena and Venus are 1&2 for the women I'm surprised to see that Hispanics favour Venus over Serena. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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07-20-2010, 08:38 PM	#18
SpeavaJap Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 535 Senior Member	I'm surprised to see that Hispanics favour Venus over Serena. Conchita Martinez overload? Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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07-20-2010, 09:20 PM	#19
POMAH_K Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 467 Senior Member	Conchita Martinez overload? I was thinking Gabriela Sabatini. Lots of Latin Americans I've come across dislike Spaniards. But no, I was thinking why they would like Venus over Serena. Makes me wonder if it's because Venus is perceived as a harder worker than Serena. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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07-20-2010, 09:25 PM	#20
SpeavaJap Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 535 Senior Member	I was thinking Gabriela Sabatini. Good point. No doubt Gabriella won the Latina lesbian vote. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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