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Yet, there's a sense that fan investment is shifting. Youth and community programs that revolve around baseball and basketball illustrate how sporting passion can be cultivated from a young age, and this already changing landscape highlights evolving preferences among the next generation of sports fans.
The Challenge of Longevity
The ultimate question surrounding both leagues revolves around longevity and how each sport can maintain or grow its fanbase over time. As baseball continues to thrive despite rumors of decline, the WNBA seeks to build a foundation that ensures its standing as a major sporting league in American culture.