The definitive dozen

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THE DEFINITIVE DOZEN

There are 12 markets in the U.S. that have all four major sports. How does the Twin Cities rank? On the bottom when it comes to playoff appearances since 2010, the last time a local team (the Twins) made the postseason. And of the 12 markets, only Washington and the Twin Cities have failed to win a championship in any of the four sports since 2000. The drought for both markets goes back to 1991, when the Twins won the World Series. A few months later the Redskins won the Super Bowl in the Metrodome.

BOSTON

Teams: Red Sox (MLB), Bruins (NHL), Celtics (NBA), Patriots (NFL)

Playoff appearances since 2000: 32. Since 2010: 8.

Championships since 2000: 7. Red Sox in 2004 and 2007, Bruins in 2011, Celtics in 2008, Patriots in 2001, 2003, 2004.

CHICAGO

Teams: White Sox and Cubs (MLB), Blackhawks (NHL), Bulls (NBA), Bears (NFL)

Playoff appearances since 2000: 21. Since 2010: 7.

Championships since 2000: 2. Blackhawks in 2010, White Sox in 2005.

DALLAS

Teams: Rangers (MLB), Stars (NHL), Mavericks (NBA), Cowboys (NFL)

Playoff appearances since 2000: 24. Since 2010: 5.

Championships since 2000: 1. Mavericks in 2011.

DENVER

Teams: Rockies (MLB), Avalanche (NHL), Nuggets (NBA), Broncos (NFL)

Playoff appearances since 2000: 23. Since 2010: 5.

Championships since 2000: 1. Avalanche in 2001.

DETROIT

Teams: Tigers (MLB), Red Wings (NHL), Pistons (NBA), Lions (NFL)

Playoff appearances since 2000: 24. Since 2010: 5.

Championships since 2000: 3. Red Wings in 2008 and 2002, Pistons in 2004.

MIAMI

Teams: Marlins (MLB), Panthers (NHL), Heat (NBA), Dolphins (NFL)

Playoff appearances since 2000: 16. Since 2010: 4.

Championships since 2000: 2. Marlins in 2003, Heat in 2006.

NEW YORK/ NEW JERSEY

Teams: Yankees and Mets (MLB); Rangers, Islanders and Devils (NHL); Knicks and Nets (NBA); Giants and Jets (NFL)

Playoff appearances since 2000: 59. Since 2010: 10.

Championships since 2000: 5. Yankees in 2000, Devils in 2000 and 2003, Giants in 2007 and 2011.

PHILADELPHIA

Teams: Phillies (MLB), Flyers (NHL), 76ers (NBA), Eagles (NFL)

Playoff appearances since 2000: 28. Since 2010: 8.

Championships since 2000: 1. Phillies in 2008.

PHOENIX

Teams: Diamondbacks (MLB), Coyotes (NHL), Suns (NBA), Cardinals (NFL)

Playoff appearances since 2000: 19. Since 2010: 5

Championships since 2000: 1. Diamondbacks in 2001.

SAN FRANCISCO/ BAY AREA

Teams: Giants and A's (MLB), Sharks (NHL), Warriors (NBA), 49ers and Raiders (NFL)

Playoff appearances since 2000: 27. Since 2010: 5.

Championships since 2000: 1. Giants in 2010.

WASHINGTON

Teams: Nationals (MLB, since 2005), Capitals (NHL), Wizards (NBA), Redskins (NFL)

Playoff appearances since 2000: 14. Since 2010: 3.

Championships since 2000: 0.

TWIN CITIES

Teams: Twins (MLB), Wild (NHL), Timberwolves (NBA), Vikings (NFL)

Playoff appearances since 2000: 18. Since 2010: 1

Championships since 2000: 0.

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Los Angeles - LP: H. Ryu 4 FINAL
NY Yankees - WP: H. Kuroda 6
Baltimore - WP: C. Tillman 13 FINAL
Detroit - LP: R. Porcello 3
Miami - LP: J. Fernandez 1 FINAL
Arizona - WP: D. Hernandez 3
San Diego - LP: L. Gregerson 2 FINAL
San Francisco - WP: M. Bumgarner 4
Los Angeles 6 Bottom 8th Inning
NY Yankees 0
Washington 1 Top 9th Inning
Philadelphia 2
Kansas City 2 Top 8th Inning
Cleveland 5
Colorado 2 Bottom 7th Inning
Toronto 5
NY Mets 3 Top 7th Inning
Atlanta 5
Pittsburgh 1 Bottom 8th Inning
Cincinnati 0
Tampa Bay 4 Top 7th Inning
Boston 2
Oakland 3 Bottom 5th Inning
Texas 2
Chicago WSox 1 Bottom 4th Inning
Minnesota 4
Milwaukee 0 Bottom 5th Inning
Houston 1
Chicago Cubs 1 Bottom 4th Inning
St. Louis 1
Seattle - J. Saunders 9:05 PM
LA Angels - C. Wilson
Chicago 1 2nd Prd 15:05
Boston 1
Houston 0 2nd Half 32:00
Montreal 2
Colorado 1 2nd Half
Chicago 1
Chivas USA 9:00 PM
Vancouver FC
Portland 9:30 PM
Los Angeles
Montreal 6/20/13 6:00 PM
Toronto
Winnipeg 6/20/13 6:00 PM
Hamilton
Calgary 6/20/13 9:00 PM
Saskatchewan
Edmonton 6/21/13 9:00 PM
Brt Columbia
Montreal 6/27/13 8:00 PM
Winnipeg
Minnesota 9:00 PM
Phoenix
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Date/Opponent Time W L Score
2013 preseason     
Aug 9 - vs. Houston 7 pm
Aug 16 - at Buffalo 6 pm
Aug 25 - at San Francisco 7 pm
Aug 29 - vs. Tennessee 7 pm
2013 regular season     
Sep 8 - at Detroit Noon
Sep 15 - at Chicago Noon
Sep 22 - vs. Cleveland Noon
Sep 29 - vs. Pittsburgh (in London) Noon
Oct 6 - Bye
Oct 13 - vs. Carolina Noon
Oct 21 - at. NY Giants 7:40 pm
Oct 27 - vs. Green Bay 7:30 pm
Nov 3 - at Dallas Noon
Nov 7 - vs. Washington 7:25 pm
Nov 17 - at Seattle 3:25 pm
Nov. 24 - at Green Bay Noon
Dec 1 - vs. Chicago Noon
Dec 8 - at Baltimore Noon
Dec 15 - vs. Philadelphia Noon
Dec 22 - at Cincinnati Noon
Dec 29 - vs. Detroit Noon

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