The Brief
LOS ANGELES - A new study says that Latino fans are reshaping the American sports agency in a big way.
What we know:
Latino sports fans are poised to become the most influential growth engine for the U.S. sports economy, which is projected to nearly double to over $300 billion by 2035, according to a report by Telemundo and consulting firm McKinsey.
The report also found that this fan base is younger, more digitally engaged, and spends 15% more on sports-related categories than non-Latino fans, with a potential to contribute one-third of the market's total growth.
By the numbers:
Latino fans demonstrate significant financial and demographic influence:
Market Share: Latinos are projected to constitute 25% of the sports economy by 2035.
Population Growth: They are