SportWhich sport?nSome matches can last for 5 days.nThe most popular sport in the world.nThe most important game of the year is called the “Super Bowl”.nThe ball might fall into sand or water.nTry not to fall off the bull!CricketSoccerAmerican footballgolfrodeoSportnPopular sports in England: – football ( = soccer ) – rugby – cricket – golf – tennis – horse racing•betting money on the winning horseCricketbatterbatterbowlerCricketbatstumpsna similar game was played in England 700 years agoncompetitions are held in summernmatches take up to 5 days, but one-day games can also be playedRugbyncarry the ball and run down the fieldnthe ball can only be thrown to somebody behind younif you are tackled (stopped by the other team), then both teams line up facing each other and then start playing againnafter the sixth tackle, the ball is given to the other teamnpoints for carrying the ball to the end of the fieldnpoints also for kicking over the barSportnPopular sports in USA: – basketball – baseball – American football – golf – tennisBaseballbatterhome baseAmerican FootballnRelated to rugbyAmerican FootballnThe final game: “Super Bowl”n“Super Bowl Sunday” is the last Sunday in JanuarynAbout half the families in America watch the game on TVRodeoThe aim is to stay on for 8 seconds!RodeoRodeonA rodeo includes several tests of skill, involving horses and cattlenPopular in the West of the USA, and some parts of CanadaRodeoThe rodeo clown distracts the animal and entertains the audience. A dangerous job.Ice HockeyIce Hockeystickpuck (made from rubber)Ice HockeynVery popular in CanadanBecoming more popular in USA toonThe game is rough, and players even fight with each other sometimes.SportnPopular sports in Australia: – cricket – rugby – Aussie Rules Football – golf – tennisAussie Rules Football6 points1 point1 pointAussie Rules FootballnNo touchdownsnNo “6 tackles”nIf you catch the ball before it bounces, you get a free kick.GolfnPlayed by both wealthy and “ordinary” people.nPerth, Australia: you can play 36 holes for $24 (weekends), or $20 (weekdays).Other activitiesnExercise: – jogging – cycling – visiting a fitness centrenMartial arts (from Asia)。