College football and basketball receive extensive media coverage due to their long histories, large fan bases, lucrative TV contracts, geographic diversity, role in player development, and strong ties to community and school spirit. Other college sports like baseball and hockey may not receive as much coverage due to limited audience appeal, lack of major events, competition from professional leagues, and fewer TV contracts. Lastly, you may see around you, most Americans prefer watching football and basketball, coverage of other college sports tends to suffer as a result as mentioned before.
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