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Football

Wiz Imp

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21. Mostly true, but some areas are primary markets for more than one team

Reply to Rebl2 (Reply #19)

Sun Apr 12, 2026, 08:44 PM

Apr 2026

For example, where I live in PA, Baltimore is the closest market, but Philadelphia and Pittsburgh have significantly more fans. All three teams get priority broadcast rights under different circumstances.

Erie PA is similar as it is about an equal distance from Pittsburgh, Buffalo and Cleveland - and has significant numbers of fans of all 3 teams living there.

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That's what sports bars are for. sop Apr 2026 #7

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I'm so sorry. milestogo Apr 2026 #16

Ludicrous!! Pisces Apr 2026 #15

Sail the High Seas IbogaProject Apr 2026 #18

Whenever Rebl2 Apr 2026 #19

Mostly true, but some areas are primary markets for more than one team Wiz Imp Apr 2026 #21

My Senator sponsored a bill regarding this issue in 2022: milestogo Apr 2026 #24

It's ridiculous that the NFL mandates who sees what games. Wiz Imp Apr 2026 #25

Its ridiculous that it takes an act of Congress to fix things. milestogo Apr 2026 #26

Yep. Wiz Imp Apr 2026 #27

Extremely misleading article Wiz Imp Apr 2026 #20

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