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Ranking the best sports cities in the United States

By Mike Dyce

Jun 18, 2015; Chicago, IL, USA; Chicago Blackhawks goalie Scott Darling (33) kisses the Stanley Cup up during the 2015 Stanley Cup championship rally at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Matt Marton-USA TODAY Sports
Jun 18, 2015; Chicago, IL, USA; Chicago Blackhawks goalie Scott Darling (33) kisses the Stanley Cup up during the 2015 Stanley Cup championship rally at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Matt Marton-USA TODAY Sports /
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Apr 29, 2015; Baltimore, MD, USA; A general view of the Oriole Park at Camden Yards during the top of the first inning of the game between Chicago White Sox and Baltimore Orioles. Fans are not allowed to attend the game due to the current state of unrest in Baltimore. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 29, 2015; Baltimore, MD, USA; A general view of the Oriole Park at Camden Yards during the top of the first inning of the game between Chicago White Sox and Baltimore Orioles. Fans are not allowed to attend the game due to the current state of unrest in Baltimore. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports /

29. Baltimore

Baltimore is a bustling metropolis home to two major professional sports franchises, the Ravens (NFL) and Orioles (MLB). The Ravens have found success, contending in the AFC and winning two Super Bowls since 2000. Most recently the Ravens brought home the Vince Lombardi Trophy in 2012.

The Ravens have a die-hard and healthy fan base. Their games with the spectacle that was Ray Lewis’ entrance was something to behold.

M&T Bank Stadium has regularly hosted the Army-Navy Game, and frequently hosted Navy football games. The stadium has hosted big time European soccer clubs and Gold Cup matches. It also is a regular destination for the NCAA Men’s Lacrosse Championship.

The Orioles have struggled to find the championship success that rivals that of the Ravens, but they play in one of the most beautiful parks in Major League Baseball.

A lack of big sports events hurts Baltimore, but hey, it’s the birth place of Michael Phelps.

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