Seeking a “match made in heaven” is easier said than done. There are various characteristics that lead to feelings of attraction—some more so than others. But when it comes to love in the world of sports fandom, do sports fans agree on what makes other fans hot or not? Moreover, do sports fans feel that certain fan bases are more …

Of all the players who laced up their skates in the National Hockey League, few are as iconic as The Great One himself, Wayne Gretzky. Number 99 holds almost every record in the books and retired as one of the biggest stars in league history. Over the course of a 20-year NHL career, Gretzky had 2,857 career points, as well …

At the root of sports is competition, and at the roots of competitions are rivalries. They are the beating heart of fans’ passion for the game and athletes’ drive to win. Rivalries can take years to develop, and when they do, their imprint and influence can last a lifetime. For this reason, we’ve surveyed 1,780 sports die-hards to see what …

Quality Logo Products surveyed respondents about their reactions to logos for teams in five major North American professional leagues… NFL — National Football League: 32 teams, including one in Canada. NBA — National Basketball Association: 30 teams, including one in Canada. MLB — Major League Baseball (National and American Leagues), 30 teams, including one in Canada. NHL — National Hockey …

Via: Dallas Sports Nation Hockey analytics… If you have ever spent any time on hockey Twitter then you know that just the very term is controversial, but what is analytics really? It’s the process of using data to inform decision-making and strategy. When put that way it doesn’t really seem so controversial, does it? If the last year has taught …

A new study by TopUSCasinos.com uncovers the top sporting star in each state to reveal which athlete steals the show the most back home. From Muhammad Ali to Michael Jordan, many of the greatest athletes of all time call America home. But have you ever wondered which sporting star is more revered in each US state? A new study has …

Possibly more so than any year in history, we’ve seen various cities undergo complete success or complete failures with all of their sports teams this year; the local hockey franchise may rise with the basketball franchise. The baseball team may fall with the football team. Oftentimes when it rains, it pours for sports towns almost as if linked results are …

For many people, the beginning of the 2020 Coronavirus Pandemic, where we were all confined to our homes in quarantine, meant trying new hobbies to pass the time effectively while staying inside. Some got into baking or took up a new language or tried their hand at gardening when we weren’t in front of a laptop screen Zooming with friends …

Original Post via New York Sports Nation The NHL and Adidas recently announced their brand new line of “Reverse Retro” jerseys. Set to be worn whenever the 2021 season begins, each jersey (supposedly) gives a nod to their respective franchise’s past while ‘remixing’ it and giving it a modern touch. Some were bold. Some were conservative. Some were outright confusing.  …

Original Post via: Philadelphia Sports Nation With the bulk of this offseason’s move behind us, we’ve got a pretty good look at what teams are going to look like when next season starts – whenever that may be. In arguably the most competitive division in the NHL over the past few seasons, the Metropolitan is looking like it will be …