I think that sports have been commercialized a lot. More and more sponsors and multinational corporations have been involved when it comes to sports. This has made sports a global business. This was not the case in the past. At that time, sports was not that much commercialized around 100 years ago. 

[QUOTE="Shuva,  post: 25703, member: 149"]
Yes, sports have evolved into a massive global business. Revenue streams include broadcasting rights, sponsorships, merchandising, and ticket sales. Professional leagues, teams, and athletes operate within a commercial framework, making profitability and branding as crucial as competition and athletic excellence.
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