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Chicago Cubs


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The Cubs broke not only their 108-year championship drought on the field but also numerous sports industry merchandise sales records, and became one of the most dynamic and influential franchises in the business with an ambitious overhaul of Wrigley Field and the surrounding area.


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Cleveland Cavaliers


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Winning their first NBA championship, the Cavs are the first Cleveland team to bring a title to town since the Browns won the NFL championship in 1964. A powerhouse off the floor as well, the Cavs leveraged their success to become one of the NBA’s top revenue-generating teams.


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Golden State Warriors


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The Warriors in January broke ground on their new $1 billion arena to open in 2019 in San Francisco. With a season-ticket waiting list of more than 30,000, the Dubs are one of the hottest brands in sports and have masterfully marketed themselves in lucrative Silicon Valley.


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Miami Dolphins


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After completing a $500 million stadium renovation and landing a new naming-rights partner in Hard Rock International, the Dolphins took back ticket inventory from brokers, a step many teams have followed and one example of the turnaround in the team’s business fortunes.


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Toronto FC


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Toronto FC’s trip to the MLS Cup Final further established both the team and league across Canada. Completing its two-year, $150 million renovation that expanded BMO Field by 10,000 seats, it saw increases across all business lines in 2016.

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