In ESPN The Magazine’s seventh annual “Ultimate Standings,” the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim are rated the best of all 122 major North American pro sports franchises when it comes to paying fans back for their investment of time, money and passion.
Winning is one component, so neither of Ohio’s NFL teams fares well in the rankings. The Cleveland Cavaliers are the highest-rated NBA franchise. The Cincinnati Reds are No. 36 overall, up 23 spots from last year.
Top 10 franchises
1. Los Angeles Angels
2. Carolina Hurricanes
3. Pittsburgh Steelers
4. Detroit Red Wings
5. Cleveland Cavaliers
6. Washington Capitals
7. Milwaukee Brewers
8. Pittsburgh Penguins
9. San Antonio Spurs
10. St. Louis Blues
Bottom 10 franchises
113. Minnesota Timberwolves
114. Cleveland Browns
115. New York Islanders
116. Oakland Raiders
117. Sacramento Kings
118. Cincinnati Bengals
119. Detroit Lions
120. Toronto Maple Leafs
121. New York Knicks
122. Los Angeles Clippers
