Sports fans - stories with the biggest impact on sports 2012

This survey depicts the opinions of U.S. sports fans on the stories with the biggest impact on sports in 2012. 48% of respondents consider the Jerry Sandusky trial the most significant story.

Which one of the following stories had the biggest impact on sports this year?

Characteristic	Percentage of respondents
The Jerry Sandusky trial	48%
Lance Armstrong's doping scandal	18%
Replacement refs in the NFL	13%
The NHL lockout	10%
The NFL bounty investigation	6%
Unsure	4%

0%2.5%5%7.5%10%12.5%15%17.5%20%22.5%25%27.5%30%32.5%35%37.5%40%42.5%45%47.5%50%52.5%55%

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Release date

December 2012

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Region

United States

Survey time period

December 4. - 6., 2012

Number of respondents

737 respondents

Age group

8-19 years

Special properties

Sports fans

Method of interview

Telephone interview

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