New York City is home to some of the most iconic sports franchises in the world. From baseball's Yankees and Mets to football's Giants and Jets, basketball's Knicks and Nets, and hockey's Rangers and Islanders, the city has a rich sports history that spans over a century.
Baseball has long been a staple of New York sports culture, with the Yankees winning a record 27 World Series championships and the Mets winning two titles of their own. The city was also home to the Brooklyn Dodgers until they moved to Los Angeles in 1958.
Football has also been popular in New York, with the Giants and Jets both winning multiple Super Bowls. The city also hosts the annual NFL Draft and the Super Bowl has been held in New York City on several occasions.
Basketball has a strong presence in the city as well, with the Knicks winning two NBA championships and the Nets making several appearances in the NBA Finals. The WNBA's New York Liberty also play in the city.
Hockey has historically been dominated by the Rangers, who have won four Stanley Cups, but the Islanders have also won four championships of their own.
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