Best Sports Cities in the World

[ReppinTheD]

Well - for me being a native Detroiter - it's gotta be the great state of Michigan.I mean check this out:Hockey:The Detroit Red Wings have been dominant for a number of years - they've won a Cup recently, and made the playoffs this year too - they had the best record in the NHL this season.Basketball: We all know about the Detroit Pistons - Championship on '04, Finals in '05, ECF in '06 - and will continue to be dominat - also had the best record for the '06 season.Baseball:The Tigers have been the surprise of the sport of Baseball - they have come from one of the worst teams in MLB history (when they tied for most losses in a single season) to best record in Baseball in the '06 season. They will most likely make it to the playoffs and they could even make it to the world series.Football: This is premature, but so far Detroit has had different coaches in all 4 sports - all four have shown improvement; hopefully the trend continues for the Lions. The Lions are bringing in new coach Marinelli who has totally changed the team. I predict for them the playoffs this season - that can be considered successful.College Football:Who doesnt know the Wolverines - the big house, who doesn't know the Spartans - all very good teams for a while.College Basketball: The Spartans and Tom Izzo - even the Wolverines are starting to show some signs of talent. Overall - Michigan is one of the top sports cities, if not the #1 sports city in the world.If you dont think so - express it here.

 

[Bowles]

Michigan isn't a city. And the Lions making the playoffs... it makes me chuckle. I'd say New York or Boston for the US.

 

[CelticBalla32]

As far as history and pride - Boston is up there no doubt. I mean 16 championships for the Celtics, the Red Sox, the Patriots dynasty, the Bruins, etc.

 

[arya202]

Used to be LA during Showtime and the 80s. I guess I'd have to say New York or Detroit nowadays.Also small cities that are proud to have a team and don't have much else like Sacramento and San Antonio.

 

[Justice]

Well, Michigan is not a city, but... I might have to disagree with you. I guess it depends one what you're asking. Detroit isn't the best sports city of all time. It certainly is doing really well right now, though. Four years ago you could have made a good case for LA what with the Angels and Lakers. Two years ago, Boston with the Pats and Sox. I mean, I can easily make a case for Texas being the sports state of the year, too. Just depends on what you're asking.I definitely am going to have to say that NY, Boston, and Chicago are the greatest.Chicago has great fans. Their teams aren't always great. In fact, they are pretty frequently terrible. The Bears, Cubs, White Sox, and Bulls have all had their up and down times, but the fans are really faithful, especially Cubs fans.Boston has had the same thing, up and down times... but they're always really proud of their teams. I don't know if I'd say it's the best either, but it's way up there, especially lately.I'd definitely have to say New York City is the best of all time. I mean, it's the home of the MSG and Yankee Stadium. I think it's fair to say baseball wouldn't exist anymore if New York didn't have interest in it back in the day. The Knicks are terrible, sure, but they haven't always been terrible. The Giants and Jets have been huge in the past, too. It would always be about which team was yours. Same with the Mets and Yanks. It's amazing to see the rivalries that have come out of that city, in town and out of town.Edit: I think it's fair for me to say that Texas is becoming one of the best states for sports, by the way.

 

[SunnyD]

Michigan is one of the top states, Detroit as the city of course, but I think Boston is on top.

 

[TheAnalyst]

Philadelphia has to be up there. They have the mos passionate fans in the world.

 

[Opal]

Denver has some of the best fans, but not the bestteams. Their fans for the Avs, Broncos, and Nuggets go CRAZY in the playoffs and jst every single game.The best sports city for me is Boston though.

 

[Diesel]

Boston no question. Philadelphia has great fans, but we havn't won a championship since the Sixers in 82

 

[KMart?]

New York, Chicago and LA are cities that are pretty enthusiastic about all spots. For hockey, simply randomly pick any city in Canada. Same goes for football, and the US

 

[kingjamez]

NY, Chicago, LA are all the best probly..Atlanta is great, except for the fact more people cheer when the other team scores - at a Hawks game.

 

[TheAnalyst]

DC has some crazy Redskin fans football fans. Just cant get enough of their Skins.