Why are You a Fan: NFL Edition

We are all fans of particular NFL teams, but it is important to ask: Why do we like the teams that we do?
Was it as simple as cheering for the local team? Or was it parental influence? Was it a favorite player, like Peyton Manning? How about a style of play, like the greatest show [...]

Why are you a Fan: NBA Edition

We are all fans of particular NBA teams, but it is important to ask: Why do we like the teams that we do?
Was it as simple as cheering for the local team? Or was it parental influence? Was it a favorite player, like Michael Jordan? How about a style of play, like the fast-paced Phoenix [...]

Why are You a Fan: NHL Edition

We are all fans of particular teams, but it is important to ask: Why do we like the teams that we do?
Was it as simple as cheering for the local team? Or was it parental influence? Was it a favorite player, like Wayne Gretzky? Was it an exciting young player like Sidney Crosby in Pittsburgh [...]

America’s Top Sports Cities: #1 Chicago

Teams: Chicago Bears, Chicago Bulls, Chicago Blackhawks, Chicago Cubs, Chicago White Sox
I couldn’t resist picking Chicago. If your team doesn’t win a title for nearly 99 years, than wouldn’t you pick a new team? Not so, with the Cubs fans, as they’ve actually gained more. Its amazing how 99.9 percent of Cubs fans have never [...]

America’s Top Sports Cities: #2 Boston

Teams: New England Patriots, Boston Celtics, Boston Bruins, Boston Red Sox
It really came down to the end here, Chicago versus Boston. You can debate all you want later. The Red Sox are Boston most popular team and the Celtics are the NBA’s most successful franchise. For every Red Sox game they block off the streets [...]

America’s Top Sports Cities: #3 Detroit

Teams: Detroit Lions, Detroit Pistons, Detroit Red Wings, Detroit Tigers
Detroit isn’t called “Hockeytown” for nothing. The people of Detroit go absolutely crazy over hockey. The whole city embraces the Red Wings. But, don’t think that it ends there, as the Pistons and Tigers have won their share of championships over the years. During the past [...]

America’s Top Sports Cities: #4 Philadelphia

Teams: Philadelphia Eagles, Philadelphia 76ers, Philadelphia Flyers, Philadelphia Phillies
Have your ever met a Philly fan after a game, in which his/her team loses. Philly fans are diehard and always stick with their team, not always said for LA fans. The Eagles, Sixers, Flyers, and Phillies have had a long standing history within the city. No [...]

America’s Top Sports Cities: #5 New York City/New Jersey

Teams: New York Jets, New York Giants, New York Knicks, New Jersey Nets, New York Rangers, New York Islanders, New York Mets, New York Yankees
New York is home to teams in each of the major American professional sports leagues. Without a doubt, baseball is the city’s most popular sport with the success of the New [...]

America’s Top Sports Cities: #6 Los Angeles

Teams: Los Angeles Lakers, Los Angeles Clippers, Los Angeles Kings, Anaheim Ducks, Los Angeles Dodgers, Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim
Who says this town needs the NFL? Los Angeles is home to some of the most successful sports franchises in history. The Los Angeles Lakers and Los Angeles Dodgers have won a combined twenty world championships. [...]

America’s Top Sports Cities: #7 Indianapolis

Teams: Indianapolis Colts, Indiana Pacers
Indianapolis has been referred to as “The Amateur Sports Capital of the World”. It has hosted the NCAA Men’s Basketball Final Four on several occasions and High School Basketball is absolutely huge within the city and state. The downtown trash cans are even made to look like basketballs, talk about dedication [...]