The short answer is: a lot. Football (soccer) players generally run about 7 miles (11.3 km) during a 90-minute match, with midfielders sometimes covering as much as 9.5 miles (15.3 km). That is often cited as the greatest distance run by athletes in any major team sport. Basketball players average about 2.5 miles (4 km) per game, while certain American football players, such as receivers and cornerbacks, can run up to 1.25 miles (2 km). In baseball, the distance varies widely between positions and by how often a player reaches base. Estimates generally range from 0.5 to 1.5 miles (0.8 to 2.4 km).
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