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Here our editors will bring you plenty of news coverage on tickets, ballparks, stadiums and arenas as they pertain to the NFL, NHL, MLB and NBA. If you have any questions or suggestions pertaining to the articles, feel free to 'Contact Us' via the navigation bar.
Difference Between Hitter's Ballparks And Pitcher's Ballparks
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If you're an avid baseball fan like we are, you're fascinated by the different dimensions of all 30 Major League Baseball stadiums. No two stadiums in Major League Baseball are alike, however, there are certain stadiums that favor a pitcher while others favor the hitter.
Cincinnati Reds vs. New York Yankees At Great American Ball Park
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I was confident that the first time I would ever see the New York Yankees would be at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx. As much as I hate to say it, New York Yankees games are just a little different than other games and have more meaning.
Interview With Baseball Traveler Mike Nolan
It wasn't that long ago that Major League Baseball was still considered America's favorite pastime. This was, of course, before the "Steroid Era" and the lockout of 1994. However, there are still millions of baseball fans out there that still hold this game close to their heart and have made baseball their lifelong hobby.
Carmelo Anthony Traded To New York Knicks; Ticket Prices Skyrocket
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By: Tina Kassangana
“I’m coming home, I’m coming home tell the world I’m coming home”, many die hard New York Knicks fans who cannot afford season tickets, looked with bittersweet eyes as they saw Carmelo Anthony announce he was becoming a New York Knick.
Will The Miami Marlins' New Ballpark Help Increase Their Payroll and Fan Base?
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Fans that follow Major League Baseball with any regularity know that the Florida Marlins are typically at the bottom of the league in terms of attendance and as a result have a very small payroll. However, in just 17 short years they have collected two World Series titles including beating the mighty New York Yankees for the title in 2003.
Top Ten Best Baseball Movies Of All-Time
There have been many Sports movies made over the last 40 years. Many more football and baseball movies than any other sports. We've compiled a list of the top ten best baseball movies of all-time. Did your favorite baseball movie make our list?
What Is The Billy Goat Curse Of Wrigley Field?
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In a sports world where fans jump aboard and off the bandwagon on a whim, one must give credit to Chicago Cubs fans. Not since 1908 have Cubs fans been able to celebrate a World Series Championship.
New York Yankees vs. Boston Red Sox: Best Rivalry In Sports?
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What would you say is the most intense rivalry in all of sports? Ohio State and Michigan in college football? Duke and North Carolina in college basketball? The Los Angeles Lakers and the Boston Celtics in professional basketball? None of those. Real sports fans know that the New York Yankees and Boston Red Sox rivalry is unparalleled to any rivalry in any sport.
Why Is Hockey Less Popular Than Other Sports In The United States?
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The National Hockey League is popular in the United States. Don't get us wrong. But after reading for days on the topic of hockey's popularity in Canada, the answer is complex and seems to lie in the geography and climate. The two hockey powerhouses internationally are clearly Canada and Russia; both of those countries have chilly climates most of the calendar year and produce most the NHL's talent.
Baseball In The Dominican Republic
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There are many misconceptions about the foundation and origin of baseball in the Dominican Republic. No, American Marines did not teach the game to the local residents in 1916.
Josh Gibson: The Best Player To Never Play In Major League Baseball
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Who are some names fans think of when they think of the greatest home runs hitters of all-time? Willie Mays. Ken Griffey Jr. Mark Mcgwire. Hank Aaron. Babe Ruth. Truth is, perhaps the greatest home run hitter to ever play baseball will not appear in any Major League Baseball record books. His name was Josh Gibson.
What's It Like Being A Minor League Baseball Player?
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Sure, Major League Baseball players live glamorous lifestyles. They make millions playing the game that they love, date beautiful women, travel the world, as well as share a camaraderie with hundreds of other players doing the exact same things. But few fans know about the hardships they endured to get where they are.
Differing Levels Of Popularity In America's Professional Sports Leagues
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The National Football League and Major League Baseball are the two most popular sports in the United States. The months of February and March are the most dreaded months in many fans' calendar year with no football or baseball to entertain them. Many NFL fans even made solid attempts to watch Arena Football when it was still active. Since 1998, the NBA has lost nearly 30% of its audience. What attributes for the decline in the NBA's ratings?
Fan Attendance And It's Impact On Payroll In Major League Baseball
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Major League Baseball fans are familiar with the never ending debate on bringing a salary cap into Major League Baseball. Luxury taxes and salary caps are aimed at curing payroll inflation, leveling the playing field and combating high ticket prices. Fans outside of the Los Angeles Dodgers, New York Yankees and Boston Red Sox organizations are almost always in favor of introducing a salary cap.
Will The NFL Move To An 18 Game Schedule?
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All sports media outlets have all but guaranteed that the proposed 18 game NFL schedule will be put into effect in the near future. Hey, we're all for more football! Especially if you cut out two NFL preseason games which are so painful to watch. But is it good for the players?
Why Is NFL Attendance Declining?
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It's no secret that the NFL attendance numbers are down this season; close to 4% from 2009. That doesn't seem like much on paper, but it is. Is it because of the recession? A lot of people don't think so. The culprit is the NFL itself.
The Supply And Demand Of NFL Tickets
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Today, the most expensive sport to see in person is the NFL. There are only 8 home games, which makes buying season tickets a fairly easy commitment compared to the other 3 major sports (NBA, MLB, NHL). We often hear of fans complaining about the high price of NFL tickets and how it is too expensive to go to games, etc. Fans, however, cannot point the finger at the NFL if they're unable to afford tickets to see their favorite team in person.
Cincinnati Bengals vs. Buffalo Bills at Paul Brown Stadium
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Our staff made the mistake of going to the Buffalo Bills - vs. Cincinnati Bengals game on Sunday November 21st, 2010 at Paul Brown Stadium. You don't need a recap. The Bengals blew a huge first half lead and lets just say that the Bengals fan base were not that surprised.
Cincinnati Bengals vs. Miami Dolphins at Paul Brown Stadium
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The Miami Dolphins game (10-31-2010) was our staff's first game at Paul Brown Stadium for the 2010 season. Our seats were in section 131, row 11 and paid $160 for two tickets.
Cincinnati Bengals vs. New York Jets at Paul Brown Stadium
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In all honesty, this was the game that inspired me to create From This Seat. After paying a handsome amount for 9th row/end zone playoff tickets (Section 152, Row 9) I was extremely disappointed to have the field goal post obstructing my view.
