Television had a positive impact on the growth of commercial sports because it
A. distracts people's attention from physical activity in their own lives.
B. serves as an effective tool for recruiting new spectators and fans.
C. builds strong rivalries between players on different teams in sport leagues.
D. forces sports and sport teams to compete with each other for revenues.
Answer: B
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