In-Depth

Numbers game

The figures behind the business of sports in 2018

12.24.2018

Top-grossing sports movies of 2018

Source: boxofficemojo.com;
PHOTOS: IMDb

$85,041,763

Creed II

MGM (Nov. 21)

$42,469,946

Uncle Drew

LG/S (June 20)

$30,014,539

I, Tonya

Neon (Dec. 8, 2017)

$10,230,620

The Miracle Season

Mirr/LD (April 6)

$1,163,056

Lean on Pete

A24 (April 6)

Top-selling jerseys of the 2017-18 seasons

NFL

1. Carson Wentz, Eagles QB

2. Tom Brady, Patriots QB

3. Dak Prescott, Cowboys QB

4. Antonio Brown, Steelers WR

5. Ezekiel Elliot, Cowboys RB

NBA

1. Stephen Curry, Warriors G

2. LeBron James, Cavaliers F

3. Kevin Durant, Warriors F

4. Giannis Antetokounmpo, Bucks F

5. Kyrie Irving, Celtics G

NHL

1. Auston Matthews, Maple Leafs C

2. Sidney Crosby, Penguins C

3. Connor McDavid, Oilers C

4. Marc-Andre Fleury, Knights G

5. Henrik Lundqvist, Rangers G

MLB

1. Aaron Judge, Yankees RF

2. Jose Altuve, Astros 2B

3. Javier Baez, Cubs 2B

4. Clayton Kershaw, Dodgers P

5. Mookie Betts, Red Sox RF

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