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Sports Events Culture in Chicago

Despite its size, Chicago isn’t short on excitement. This third largest city in the United States has nearly three million residents and is a celebrated melting pot. Its residents are passionate about sports and the city consistently ranks among the world’s top 15 sports cities. The city is home to the first winner of the Heisman Trophy and several major sports organizations have a presence in Chicago.

Although the Chicago Bears are struggling in their current season, the city’s sports fans are fervent and loyal. The Chicago Bulls were the kings of the NBA during the 1990s, and the NHL’s Blackhawks have won two Stanley Cups. While the Chicago Bears have been in a slump since losing the Super Bowl, the team’s storied history is a testament to the city’s sports culture.

Sports are also increasingly global. Transnational corporations seek to sell any kind of product to the widest audience possible, and sports have become part of the global market. They not only offer entertainment but are also markers of power and prestige. Many sports now target a global audience, and the marketing of them has changed the way people view sport.