<P> Methodology adheres to the standards of American Association of Public Opinion Researchers (AAPOR). Interviews for the Poll are conducted by the research firm, Social Science Research Solutions (SSRS) well known for their reputation for integrity of methodology . Influencers in research, SSRS holds two leadership positions within AAPOR https://www.aapor.org/About-AAPOR/Leadership/Committees-and-Taskforces.aspx?cid=EXEC_COUNCIL </P> <P> Sample Questions from the ESPN Sports Poll: 1 . Compared to this time last year, would you say that you are (more or less) interested in (EXTENSIVE LIST OF SPORTS)? 2 . Who is your favorite professional athlete? 3 . What is your favorite professional sports team? 4 . In the past twelve months, have you played in a sports fantasy league? </P> <P> Behind the ESPN Sports Poll A look behind the ESPN Sports Poll </P> <P> ESPN poll: LeBron James more popular than Kobe Bryant, Steph Curry https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/early-lead/wp/2015/12/24/espn-poll-lebron-james-more-popular-than-kobe-bryant-steph-curry/ </P>

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