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With MLB Opening Day around the corner, it’s a popular time to put out ballpark rankings and compare each of the 30 stadiums around baseball. And why not? Ballpark rankings are fun, subjective — everyone’s order is going to be … Continue reading
Indianapolis has established itself as a center for sports in many ways, what with various large-scale events (Super Bowls, Final Fours and the like) taking place there and the Big Ten football championship game and NFL scouting combine among the … Continue reading
The 2026 Winter Olympics in Italy have now concluded, and I feel fortunate to have experienced it as a fan in Milan and other sites for the first week of the Games. Going to any Olympics is a bucket-list experience … Continue reading
For decades, the Los Angeles Clippers have toiled in the shadow of their more popular intracity rival, the Lakers. Not helping matters was the fact the Clippers shared an arena with the Lakers, Crypto.com Arena, and in many ways were … Continue reading
If you’re planning a trip to watch MLB spring training in 2026, you’re in for a treat. In my opinion, attending spring training is one of the more unique experiences in sports fandom. Sure, it may be exhibition baseball — … Continue reading
After years of trying, I can finally boast of having visited all 30 current arenas in the NBA. So of course, the next thought I had is, why not compile my own NBA arena rankings? Ranking sports venues, of course, … Continue reading
If you’re looking to snag tickets to see Major League Baseball’s spring training in 2026, you’ll have to make plans to head to either Arizona or Florida. Both the Cactus League and the Grapefruit League are warm, sunny and full … Continue reading
If you’re looking to snag tickets to see Major League Baseball’s spring training in 2026, you’ll have to make plans to head to either Florida or Arizona. Both the Grapefruit League and the Cactus League are warm, sunny and full … Continue reading
In the world of sports, Denver has a rightfully prominent place as home to teams in the five most prominent American sports leagues. Each of them has boasted various levels of success, notoriety and superstar players, making the Mile High … Continue reading
If you’re a diehard hockey fan in the United States or Canada, a trip to the Hockey Hall of Fame in Toronto is a surefire ticket toward enhancing your love of the game. At its heart, the Hockey Hall of … Continue reading
