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Having said that, Chicago is actually the third largest city in the U.S. Its metropolitan population of over three million makes it the ideal home to a multitude of sports teams, both professional and amateur. The NHL’s Blackhawks have won two Stanley Cups in 2010 and 2013, while the Bulls have ruled the basketball court for the past several decades.

As a result, Chicago has plenty of sports nerds in town. This is especially true when it comes to the Chicago Cubs, the home team of choice for many Midwesterners, as well as the Cubs’ minor league affiliate, the Chicago White Sox. The team hasn’t qualified for the playoffs in almost two decades, but that hasn’t stopped the city’s residents from grabbing a ticket and enjoying a ballgame.

While the city is not without its shortcomings, the Chicago sports scene is one of the most vibrant in the nation. There are no shortage of fans who are as passionate as the players on the field. The best part is that they are a close-knit group that is tolerant of adversity. They have a love-it-or-hate-it attitude that has made Chicago a sporting mecca.

The Chicago sports scene is the spawn of a rich and famous past and present, and while the city is not without its foibles, it is home to a number of laudable organizations, both athletic and otherwise. Some of the biggest names in the game are the Bears, Bulls, Cubs and White Sox.