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.
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.
Teams: Rangers (MLB), Stars (NHL), Mavericks (NBA), Cowboys (NFL)
Playoff appearances since 2000: 24. Since 2010: 5.
Championships since 2000: 1. Mavericks in 2011.
Teams: Rockies (MLB), Avalanche (NHL), Nuggets (NBA), Broncos (NFL)
Playoff appearances since 2000: 23. Since 2010: 5.
Championships since 2000: 1. Avalanche in 2001.
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.
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.
Teams: Phillies (MLB), Flyers (NHL), 76ers (NBA), Eagles (NFL)
Playoff appearances since 2000: 28. Since 2010: 8.
Championships since 2000: 1. Phillies in 2008.
Teams: Diamondbacks (MLB), Coyotes (NHL), Suns (NBA), Cardinals (NFL)
Playoff appearances since 2000: 19. Since 2010: 5
Championships since 2000: 1. Diamondbacks in 2001.
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.
Teams: Nationals (MLB, since 2005), Capitals (NHL), Wizards (NBA), Redskins (NFL)
Playoff appearances since 2000: 14. Since 2010: 3.
Championships since 2000: 0.
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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