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The Ultimate Sports City: Which US Cities Have Hosted the Best Sporting Events?

Tom WalshJun 3, 2018

First we gave you The Ultimate Sports List, the world's top 150 sporting events as voted by sports fans around the world.  Then, using our My Passport feature, where fans check off the TUSL.com events they have attended and receive points based on the number and rank of those events, we announced The Ultimate Sports Fan, the person with the most Passport points.

On Wednesday, April 6, using the same logic from our My Passport feature, we announced The Ultimate Sports City, or that US city which has accumulated the most points based on the number and rank of the TUSL.com events it has hosted.  

Actually, we announced the 30 top US cities, with the city ranked No. 1 carrying the moniker of The Ultimate Sports City.

Did your city make it? Who is No. 1?  Find out next.

The Ultimate Sports List is a portal that ranks the world's top sporting events, and a site where fans can create, track, share and discuss their ultimate sports bucket lists.

30. Kansas City, Missouri

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KANSAS CITY, MO - JANUARY 09:  A general view of the stadium as the fans observe the national anthem as the Baltimore Ravens prepare to face the Kansas City Chiefs during their 2011 AFC wild card playoff game at Arrowhead Stadium on January 9, 2011 in Kan
KANSAS CITY, MO - JANUARY 09: A general view of the stadium as the fans observe the national anthem as the Baltimore Ravens prepare to face the Kansas City Chiefs during their 2011 AFC wild card playoff game at Arrowhead Stadium on January 9, 2011 in Kan

Kansas City has hosted eight TUSL.com events, including three of the first four Men's Final Fours.

29. Portland, Oregon

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LOS ANGELES, CA - FEBRUARY 18:  Wesley Matthews #2 of the Portland Trailblazers and the Sophomore Team lays the ball up against the Rookie Team during the T-Mobile Rookie Challenge and Youth Jam at Staples Center on February 18, 2011 in Los Angeles, Calif
LOS ANGELES, CA - FEBRUARY 18: Wesley Matthews #2 of the Portland Trailblazers and the Sophomore Team lays the ball up against the Rookie Team during the T-Mobile Rookie Challenge and Youth Jam at Staples Center on February 18, 2011 in Los Angeles, Calif

Portland has hosted eight TUSL.com events.  It was the first US city to host the Stanley Cup, in 1916, and has also hosted the Final Four, the NBA Finals and the Ryder Cup.

28. Jacksonville, Florida

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JACKSONVILLE, FL - DECEMBER 26:  Ryan Torain #46 of the Washington Redskins dives for a touchdown over Don Carey #22 of the Jacksonville Jaguars during the game at EverBank Field on December 26, 2010 in Jacksonville, Florida.  (Photo by Sam Greenwood/Gett
JACKSONVILLE, FL - DECEMBER 26: Ryan Torain #46 of the Washington Redskins dives for a touchdown over Don Carey #22 of the Jacksonville Jaguars during the game at EverBank Field on December 26, 2010 in Jacksonville, Florida. (Photo by Sam Greenwood/Gett

Jacksonville has hosted six TUSL.com events, including the Super Bowl, the Ryder Cup and the annual Florida-Georgia football game.

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27. Louisville, Kentucky

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LOUISVILLE, KY - MAY 01:  Jockey Martin Garcia atop Conveyance leads the field around turn one during the 136th running of the Kentucky Derby on May 1, 2010 in Louisville, Kentucky.  (Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images)
LOUISVILLE, KY - MAY 01: Jockey Martin Garcia atop Conveyance leads the field around turn one during the 136th running of the Kentucky Derby on May 1, 2010 in Louisville, Kentucky. (Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images)

Louisville has hosted seven TUSL.com events, including the Final Four, the Kentucky Derby and the Ryder Cup.  It is the only city on the list that does not have a professional sports team.

26. Milwaukee, Wisconsin

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MILWAUKEE, WI - APRIL 04: Sunlight creeps along the first base line during the home opener between the Milwaukee Brewers and the Atlanta Braves at Miller Park on April 4, 2011 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The Braves defeated the Brewers 2-1. (Photo by Jonatha
MILWAUKEE, WI - APRIL 04: Sunlight creeps along the first base line during the home opener between the Milwaukee Brewers and the Atlanta Braves at Miller Park on April 4, 2011 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The Braves defeated the Brewers 2-1. (Photo by Jonatha

Milwaukee has hosted nine TUSL.com events, including the World Series and the NBA Finals.

25. Denver, Colorado

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DENVER - JANUARY 02:  General view of the stadium as the Denver Broncos face the San Diego Chargers at INVESCO Field at Mile High on January 2, 2011 in Denver, Colorado. The Chargers defeated the Broncos 33-28.  (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)
DENVER - JANUARY 02: General view of the stadium as the Denver Broncos face the San Diego Chargers at INVESCO Field at Mile High on January 2, 2011 in Denver, Colorado. The Chargers defeated the Broncos 33-28. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)

Denver has hosted 14 TUSL.com events, including the Final Four, the World Series and the US Open Golf Championship.

24. New Orleans, Louisiana

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NEW ORLEANS, LA - DECEMBER 12:  Malcom Jenkins #27 of the New Orleans Saints runs onto the field before playing the St. Louis Rams at the Louisiana Superdome on December 12, 2010 in New Orleans, Louisiana.  (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)
NEW ORLEANS, LA - DECEMBER 12: Malcom Jenkins #27 of the New Orleans Saints runs onto the field before playing the St. Louis Rams at the Louisiana Superdome on December 12, 2010 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)

New Orleans has hosted 13 TUSL.com events, including the Super Bowl the Final Four and the Bayou Classic.  It is the smallest city on The Ultimate Sports Cities list.

23. San Diego, California

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SAN DIEGO, CA - APRIL 5:  Starting Pitcher Aaron Harang #41 of the San Diego Padres throws from the mound against the San Francisco Giants during their MLB Game at Petco Park on April 5, 2011 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Donald Miralle/Getty Images
SAN DIEGO, CA - APRIL 5: Starting Pitcher Aaron Harang #41 of the San Diego Padres throws from the mound against the San Francisco Giants during their MLB Game at Petco Park on April 5, 2011 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Donald Miralle/Getty Images

San Diego has hosted 12 TUSL.com events, including the Super Bowl, the Final Four and the World Series.

22. Seattle, Washington

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SEATTLE - APRIL 09:  Fans of the Seattle Sounders FC cheer during the game against the Chicago Fire at Qwest Field on April 9, 2011 in Seattle, Washington. The Sounders defeated the Fire 2-1. (Photo by Otto Greule Jr/Getty Images)
SEATTLE - APRIL 09: Fans of the Seattle Sounders FC cheer during the game against the Chicago Fire at Qwest Field on April 9, 2011 in Seattle, Washington. The Sounders defeated the Fire 2-1. (Photo by Otto Greule Jr/Getty Images)

Seattle has hosted 13 TUSL.com events, including the Final Four, the Stanley Cup and the NBA Finals.

21. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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OAKMONT, PA - JUNE 17:  Justin Rose of England hits as shot out of a bunker on the ninth hole during the final round of the 107th U.S. Open Championship at Oakmont Country Club on June 17, 2007 in Oakmont, Pennsylvania.  (Photo by Donald Miralle/Getty Ima
OAKMONT, PA - JUNE 17: Justin Rose of England hits as shot out of a bunker on the ninth hole during the final round of the 107th U.S. Open Championship at Oakmont Country Club on June 17, 2007 in Oakmont, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Donald Miralle/Getty Ima

Pittsburgh has hosted 13 TUSL.com events, including the World Series,  the Stanley Cup and the US Open Golf Championship at historic Oakmont Country Club.

20. Cleveland, Ohio

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CLEVELAND, OH - JANUARY 02:  Tight end Benjamin Watson #82 of the Cleveland Browns drops a pass as linebacker James Farrior #51 of the Pittsburgh Steelers looks on at Cleveland Browns Stadium on January 2, 2011 in Cleveland, Ohio.  (Photo by Matt Sullivan
CLEVELAND, OH - JANUARY 02: Tight end Benjamin Watson #82 of the Cleveland Browns drops a pass as linebacker James Farrior #51 of the Pittsburgh Steelers looks on at Cleveland Browns Stadium on January 2, 2011 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Matt Sullivan

Cleveland has hosted 14 TUSL.com events, including the World Series, the US Open Golf Championship and the annual Browns--Steelers football game.

19. Cincinnati, Ohio

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CINCINNATI, OH - MARCH 31: General view during the National Anthem prior to the opening day game between the Cincinnati Reds and the Milwaukee Brewers at Great American Ballpark on March 31, 2011 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)
CINCINNATI, OH - MARCH 31: General view during the National Anthem prior to the opening day game between the Cincinnati Reds and the Milwaukee Brewers at Great American Ballpark on March 31, 2011 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)

Cincinnati has hosted 14 TUSL.com events, including the World Series, the Freezer Bowl (the 1982 AFC Championship Game and the MLB All Star Game.

18. Phoenix, Arizona

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SCOTTSDALE, AZ - FEBRUARY 3:  Aaron Baddeley of Austalia greets the crowd as he makes his way from the sixteenth green during the third round of the FBR Open on February 3, 2007 at TPC Scottsdale in Scottsdale, Arizona.  Baddeley finished the day in secon
SCOTTSDALE, AZ - FEBRUARY 3: Aaron Baddeley of Austalia greets the crowd as he makes his way from the sixteenth green during the third round of the FBR Open on February 3, 2007 at TPC Scottsdale in Scottsdale, Arizona. Baddeley finished the day in secon

Phoenix has hosted 11 TUSL.com events, including the Super Bowl, the NBA Finals and the famous 16th Hole at the Phoenix Open.

17. Baltimore, Maryland

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BALTIMORE, MD - APRIL 10: Vladimir Guerrero #27 of the Baltimore Orioles at the plate against the Texas Rangers at Oriole Park at Camden Yards on April 10, 2011 in Baltimore, Maryland.  (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)
BALTIMORE, MD - APRIL 10: Vladimir Guerrero #27 of the Baltimore Orioles at the plate against the Texas Rangers at Oriole Park at Camden Yards on April 10, 2011 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)

Baltimore has hosted 12 TUSL.com events, including the World Series, the Army-Navy football game and the NBA Finals.

16. San Francisco, California

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SAN FRANCISCO, CA - APRIL 13: Marcus Thames #33 of the Los Angeles Dodgers slides safely at home plate, beating the throw to Buster Posey #28 of the San Francisco Giants during a MLB baseball game at AT&T Park April 13, 2011 in San Francisco, California.
SAN FRANCISCO, CA - APRIL 13: Marcus Thames #33 of the Los Angeles Dodgers slides safely at home plate, beating the throw to Buster Posey #28 of the San Francisco Giants during a MLB baseball game at AT&T Park April 13, 2011 in San Francisco, California.

San Francisco has hosted 14 TUSL.com events, including the Final Four, the World Series and the US Open Golf Championship.

15. Houston, Texas

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HOUSTON, TX - APRIL 04:  The Connecticut Huskies react after defeating the Butler Bulldogs to win the National Championship Game of the 2011 NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Tournament by a score of 53-41 at Reliant Stadium on April 4, 2011 in Houston, Te
HOUSTON, TX - APRIL 04: The Connecticut Huskies react after defeating the Butler Bulldogs to win the National Championship Game of the 2011 NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Tournament by a score of 53-41 at Reliant Stadium on April 4, 2011 in Houston, Te

Houston has hosted 14 TUSL.com events, including the Super Bowl, the Final Four and the World Series.

14. Indianapolis, Indiana

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INDIANAPOLIS - MAY 30:  Helio Castroneves of Brazil, driver of the #3 Team Penske Dallara Honda, leads the field at the start of the IZOD IndyCar Series 94th running of the Indianapolis 500 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway on May 30, 2010 in Indianapoli
INDIANAPOLIS - MAY 30: Helio Castroneves of Brazil, driver of the #3 Team Penske Dallara Honda, leads the field at the start of the IZOD IndyCar Series 94th running of the Indianapolis 500 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway on May 30, 2010 in Indianapoli

Indianapolis has hosted 15 TUSL.com events, including the Indianapolis 500, the Final Four and the NBA Finals.  It is also home to Butler University's Hinkle Fieldhouse and the Indiana State High School Basketball Championships.

13. Tampa-St. Pete, Florida

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TAMPA, FL - DECEMBER 26: Running back Marshawn Lynch #24 of the Seattle Seahawks is stopped at the goal line by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers defense during the game at Raymond James Stadium on December 26, 2010 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by J. Meric/Getty Imag
TAMPA, FL - DECEMBER 26: Running back Marshawn Lynch #24 of the Seattle Seahawks is stopped at the goal line by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers defense during the game at Raymond James Stadium on December 26, 2010 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by J. Meric/Getty Imag

Tampa-St. Pete has hosted 15 TUSL.com events, including the Super Bowl, the Final Four and the World Series.  It also a great place to start a Spring Training trip.

12. Atlanta, Georgia

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4 Aug 1996:   Josia Thugwane of South Africa celebrates as he enters the stadium during the men's marathon at the Centennial Olympic Games in Atlanta, Georgia. Thugwane won gold.  \ Mandatory Credit: Mike Powell /Allsport
4 Aug 1996: Josia Thugwane of South Africa celebrates as he enters the stadium during the men's marathon at the Centennial Olympic Games in Atlanta, Georgia. Thugwane won gold. \ Mandatory Credit: Mike Powell /Allsport

Atlanta has hosted 16 TUSL.com events, including the Summer Olympic Games, the Super Bowl, the Final Four, the Ryder Cup and the ACC Basketball Tournament.

11. Miami, Florida

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MIAMI, FL - JANUARY 03:  A general view of fireworks set off over a giant American Flag during the performance of the National Anthem prior to the Stanford Cardinal playing against the Virginia Tech Hokies during the 2011 Discover Orange Bowl at Sun Life
MIAMI, FL - JANUARY 03: A general view of fireworks set off over a giant American Flag during the performance of the National Anthem prior to the Stanford Cardinal playing against the Virginia Tech Hokies during the 2011 Discover Orange Bowl at Sun Life

Miami has hosted 16 TUSL.com events, including the Super Bowl, the World Series and the BCS National Championship Game.  It hosts the Orange Bowl annually.

10. Washington, DC

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WASHINGTON, DC - MARCH 31:  Jayson Werth #28 of the Washington Nationals takes a swing against the Atlanta Braves in the third inning at Nationals Park on March 31, 2011 in Washington, DC.  (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)
WASHINGTON, DC - MARCH 31: Jayson Werth #28 of the Washington Nationals takes a swing against the Atlanta Braves in the third inning at Nationals Park on March 31, 2011 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)

Washington has hosted 20 TUSL.com events, including the Final Four, the World Series, the Stanley Cup and the US Open Golf Championship. It annually hosts the Redskins-Cowboys football game.

9. St. Louis, Missouri

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ST. LOUIS, MO - MARCH 31: Fans congregate outside Busch Stadium on opening day before the San Diego Padres play against the St. Louis Cardinals on March 31, 2011 in St. Louis, Missouri.  (Photo by Dilip Vishwanat/Getty Images)
ST. LOUIS, MO - MARCH 31: Fans congregate outside Busch Stadium on opening day before the San Diego Padres play against the St. Louis Cardinals on March 31, 2011 in St. Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Dilip Vishwanat/Getty Images)

St. Louis has hosted 17 TUSL.com events, including the Summer Olympic Games (the first US city to host, in 1904), the Final Four, the World Series, the Stanley Cup and the US Open Golf Championship.

8. Detroit, Michigan

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DETROIT, MI - APRIL 13:  A fan climbs the stairs to enter the arena to see the Phoenix Coyotes play the Detroit Red Wings in Game One of the Western Conference Quarterfinals during the 2011 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at at Joe Louis Arena on April 13, 2011
DETROIT, MI - APRIL 13: A fan climbs the stairs to enter the arena to see the Phoenix Coyotes play the Detroit Red Wings in Game One of the Western Conference Quarterfinals during the 2011 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at at Joe Louis Arena on April 13, 2011

Detroit has hosted 18 TUSL.com events, including the Super Bowl, the Final Four, the World Series, the Stanley Cup and the US Open Golf Championship.

7. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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PHILADELPHIA - DECEMBER 11: A view of the field during a game between the Army Black Knights and the Navy Midshipmen on December 11, 2010 at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Midshipmen won 31-17. (Photo by Hunter Martin/Getty Ima
PHILADELPHIA - DECEMBER 11: A view of the field during a game between the Army Black Knights and the Navy Midshipmen on December 11, 2010 at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Midshipmen won 31-17. (Photo by Hunter Martin/Getty Ima

6. Minneapolis, Minnesota

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ST. PAUL, MN - APRIL 09:  Mike Seidel #17 and Kenny Reiter #35 of the Minnesota Duluth Bulldogs  celebrate after the championship game of the 2011 NCAA Men's Frozen Four on April 9, 2011 at the Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul, Minnesota. The Minnesota Dulu
ST. PAUL, MN - APRIL 09: Mike Seidel #17 and Kenny Reiter #35 of the Minnesota Duluth Bulldogs celebrate after the championship game of the 2011 NCAA Men's Frozen Four on April 9, 2011 at the Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul, Minnesota. The Minnesota Dulu

Minneapolis has hosted 22 TUSL.com events, including the Super Bowl, the Final Four, the Stanley Cup and the US Open Golf Championship.  It annually hosts the Minnesota High Hockey Championships.

5. Dallas, Texas

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ARLINGTON, TX - FEBRUARY 06:  Head coach Mike McCarthy of the Green Bay Packers celebrates with the Vince Lombardi trophy as FOX analyast Terry Bradshaw and Packers' General manager Ted Thompson looks on following the Packers 31-25 win in Super Bowl XLV a
ARLINGTON, TX - FEBRUARY 06: Head coach Mike McCarthy of the Green Bay Packers celebrates with the Vince Lombardi trophy as FOX analyast Terry Bradshaw and Packers' General manager Ted Thompson looks on following the Packers 31-25 win in Super Bowl XLV a

Dallas has hosted 22 TUSL.com events, including the Super Bowl, the Final Four, the World Series, the Stanley Cup and the US Open Golf Championship. It hosts the Texas-Oklahoma football game each fall at the historic Cotton Bowl.

4. Chicago, Illinois

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CHICAGO - SEPTEMBER 24: Aramis Ramirez #16 of the Chicago Cubs touches third base after hitting a solo home run in the 2nd inning against the St. Louis Cardinals at Wrigley Field on September 24, 2010 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty
CHICAGO - SEPTEMBER 24: Aramis Ramirez #16 of the Chicago Cubs touches third base after hitting a solo home run in the 2nd inning against the St. Louis Cardinals at Wrigley Field on September 24, 2010 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty

Chicago has hosted 22 TUSL.com events, including the Final Four, the World Series, the Stanley Cup, the US Open Golf Championship and the NBA Finals.  It is the home of Wrigley Field and sees the launch of the Chicago Yacht Club Race to Mackinac each July.

3. New York, New York

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NEW YORK, NY - MARCH 31:  Derek Jeter #2 of the New York Yankees takes the field at the start of the first inning against the Detroit Tigers on Opening Day at Yankee Stadium on March 31, 2011 in the Bronx borough of New York City. (Photo by Nick Laham/Get
NEW YORK, NY - MARCH 31: Derek Jeter #2 of the New York Yankees takes the field at the start of the first inning against the Detroit Tigers on Opening Day at Yankee Stadium on March 31, 2011 in the Bronx borough of New York City. (Photo by Nick Laham/Get

New York has hosted 28 TUSL.com events, including the Final Four, the World Series, the Stanley Cup, the US Open Golf Championship and the NBA Finals.

It is home to two of the world's iconic sports venues, Yankee Stadium and Madison Square Garden. It also annually hosts the US Open Tennis Championship, the Belmont Stakes and the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show.

2. Boston, Massachusetts

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BOSTON - APRIL 19:  Participants walk down Boylston Street after finishing during the 114th Boston Marathon on April 19, 2010 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Jim Rogash/Getty Images)
BOSTON - APRIL 19: Participants walk down Boylston Street after finishing during the 114th Boston Marathon on April 19, 2010 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Jim Rogash/Getty Images)

Boston has hosted 28 TUSL.com events, including the World Series, the Stanley Cup, the US Open Golf Championship, the NBA Finals and the Ryder Cup

1. Los Angeles, CA: The Ultimate Sports City!

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PASADENA, CA - JANUARY 01:  A view of the fly-over prior to the game between the Wisconsin Badgers and the TCU Horned Frogs in the 97th Rose Bowl game on January 1, 2011 in Pasadena, California.  (Photo by Stephen Dunn/Getty Images)
PASADENA, CA - JANUARY 01: A view of the fly-over prior to the game between the Wisconsin Badgers and the TCU Horned Frogs in the 97th Rose Bowl game on January 1, 2011 in Pasadena, California. (Photo by Stephen Dunn/Getty Images)

Los Angeles is the Ultimate Sports City, having hosted 34 TUSL.com events.  It is the only city in the world to have hosted the Summer Olympic Games, the FIFA World Cup Final and the Super Bowl

Los Angeles has also hosted the Final Four, the World Series and the FIFA Women's World Cup Final.  It is the permanent home of the Rose Bowl Game, the USC-UCLA football game, Pauley Pavilion, the Lakers-Celtics game, the Manhattan Beach Open and Dodger Stadium.

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