NYC is home to the Yankees (MLB), Mets (MLB), Knicks (NBA), Liberty (WBNA), Giants (NFL), Jets (NFL), Rangers (NHL), Red Bulls (MLS), and Islanders (NHL). This doesn't include the Nets and Devils, who are from New Jersey.
The Yankees speak for themselves in terms of fan support and revenue, especially with the history of the success that the Yankees have been able to enjoy. The Mets made it to the World Series in 2000 where they lost the Subway Series to the cross-town Yankees. Since then, however, the Mets have continued to compete in the NL East.
The Knicks have become one of the NBA's laughing stock teams, but they continue to sell out Madison Square Garden.
The Giants and Jets, both play in East Rutherford, NJ, but they are considered to be New York teams. The Giants beat the then-undefeated Patriots in Superbowl XXXII and the Jets landed "Broadway" Brett Favre to play quarterback for them in 2008.
The Rangers and Islanders hold their own in NYC, which is a city that has split ties everywhere one looks.
From one borough to the next, fans are all around trying to show their loyalties to any of these teams. New York City has multiple teams in almost all of the major sports and continues to provide enough of a fan base for all of these teams to thrive. Without a doubt, New York City is the best city for a sports fan.
Hated Rivals~ Boston Red Sox, Dallas Cowboys, New Jersey Devils, New Jersey Nets, Los Angeles Lakers, Miami Heat, Atlanta Braves, New England Patriots, Philedelphia Eagles, and Philedelphia Flyers.
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