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When you think of New York, there are several things that come to mind. The Statue of Liberty, The Big Apple, New York Pizza Slices, booming metropolis, Times Square all come to mind as well as a plethora of other quips and locations when the words “New York City” are uttered. However, when it comes to sports, there is no bigger team in the city than the New York Yankees.

Due to the popularity of baseball in the United States as well as the influence of New York City as a whole on the entire world, it seems only appropriate that one of the biggest national past times has become synonymous with the city and people from all over the world know of their sporting prowess. Even those who do not enjoy the subtle delights of baseball have at one point or another heard of the New York Yankees that adorn the famous city, but what is it about the legendary team that sparks such ideals and has become so memorable?

Located in The Bronx, New York, the Yankees compete in Major League Baseball (MLB), operating within the American League’s East Division. They have been competing in the American League since their establishment in 1901, and competing in the East Division since 1969.

The team has managed to amass 27 World Series titles, 40 AL Pennants, 17 East division titles and 4 Wild card births in their history of Major League titles and are still considered one of the top baseball teams of the modern day. It is because of this former and continued success that the team is in high prestige and renowned for their talents.

One of the staples and perhaps most famous aspects of the club are the logos which adorn the clothing and uniforms. The cap insignia of a Y within an N has become the infamous symbol of the New York Yankees known all over the work and perhaps the unsung symbol for baseball as a whole. No matter where you are, if you have ever had an interest or for baseball, when you see a fan wearing a New York Yankees cap, your first thoughts are “Baseball” and not necessarily “Yankees”.

Another element of the sporting team is the uniforms that the players wear during each and every game. Whilst some regard the uniforms as “pajama-esque”, these unique designs form the basis for the baseball apparel and provide a singular touch between the game itself to give it its own feel. The New York Yankees strips have seemed almost fitting as a uniform, supposed emphasising an offset the portly appearance of former Player Babe Ruth, but however remaining consistent over the years, clinging deep to its roots within the city and baseball. Despite what the rumours might say, the integration of the stripes was a bold move that has become a true milestone for the club.

New York Yankees tickets run out fast and the venue gets packed extremely fast. Book yours today at Ticket Center and be a part of a piece of United States culture and history.

The Chicago Bulls are more than just a Basketball team. Despite their glimpses with fame which seem to have been one of the main contributing factors that pushed them not only into the national game’s limelight but also the world’s view, they are also a solid force to deal with in the modern day game of Basketball.

The 3 main colours of red black and white have stayed the Bulls for almost a generation and help to provide representation to a team with a long standing history. Amongst a league of venerable favourites that are renowned worldwide, such as the Boston Celtics and the LA Lakers, the Chicago Bulls have always managed to stay competitive and are still a common name in basketball and also around the globe.

Recent years have slowly begun to improve for the team, though pale in comparison to their impressive and astounding form back in the 90’s. Despite having won the division title of 2011 and 2012, this is nothing when compared to their amazing wins almost 20 years ago, where the team had won the Championship and Conference titles for 1991, 1992, 1993, 1996, 1997, 1998.

Even though the 1994 and 1995 seasons were not the best of form and resulted in the loss of a three win streak and also the bridging of another 3 win streak, this era is considered the staple historic movement for the Chicago Bulls. Some could say it was brought on by the workforce and winning mentality of the team, however it was easy to consider that this was spurned by one of their greatest stars.

Michael Jordan is perhaps the biggest name in Basketball history, having not only been involved in lucrative commercial deals during his time at the Chicago Bulls but also appearing in movies and also video games. His arrival did not initially set off sparks within the home stadium, but was the prelude to great success for the club.

The Michael Jordan era began in 1984, but it wasn’t until 1990 that he really began to shine. Bought as a shooting guard from the University of North Carolina, he inspired a three-peat for his team that recorded a record of 61 wins in the first season of the three-peat. The following two years proved fruitful, with 67 wins in the 2nd season.

Despite the strong form, key playmaker Michael Jordan retired in 1993. This spelt disaster for the team as it struggled through the 1993 and 1994 seasons, before Jordan announced his return and help bring about yet another three-peat of wins for the club.

Moving forward, the present team still brings up a strong plethora of players such as Derrick Rose, Luol Deng and Joakim Noah. The new seasons brings forth stronger expectation for all the members involved and the promise to the fans to reinvigorate the creativity and skill that has won them 6 titles in the past, shown by the recent good form of divisional title wins. Purchase your Chicago Bulls tickets today at Ticket Center and be a part of a team with one of the most enriching histories in the world of Basketball.

Everyone’s is excited for the upcoming Ultimate Fighting Championship or UFC 146 battle between Alistair Overeem, the challenger who aims to take the heavyweight title from the current title holder Junior Dos Santos. Overeem, who was interviewed by MMAinterviews.tv said that he and his opponent have an evenly matched skill set. He said in the interview that since they are even, it will all come down to strategy and his experience as he had been in more fights compared to heavyweight champion Dos Santos. He said, “I’ve seen more different styles of opponents. So, I do think that experience is on my side. I do feel that I am going into this fight with an advantage. It feels like we’re going to make history.”

Just showing the faceoff a few days ago has pumped up a lot of fans for the big fight and couldn’t wait to see who will rule the ring. With two of the best fighters of UFC, missing this fight would be a sin. Let me tell you a few reasons why this fight is totally worth watching.

Overeem is one of the world’s premier strikers, and according to many, an extremely intelligent Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) fighter. He’s a K-1 Grand Prix champion and can be regarded without doubt as one of the best heavyweight fighters out there. However, the majority of his fights were specifically kick-boxing.

On the opposite corner of the ring there’s Brazilian Dos Santos whose strikes are much nurtured in the world of UFC. His stint in the UFC developed his long jabs, crushing long-range uppercuts and hooks, the opposite of what Overeem uses in K-1 which are short tight strikes. Dos Santos may have the upper hand when it comes to the size and shape of the ring but Overeem, from the Netherlands, knows this and has of course prepared himself for it.

Therefore, it is very difficult to say who will win the fight. It will be a long and close one, with both fighters dancing inside the ring until the very end. The above speculations are just one of the many and what would happen this May couldn’t be easily figured out even by a veteran UFC expert. One thing is for sure, Overeem and Dos Santos would give their fans one hell of a fight.

The fight will take place on the 26th of May and it will be held at the MGM Grand Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. The heavyweight title will be the main event but there would be other fights such as Edson Barboza vs. Evan Dunham, Dan Hardy vs. Duane Ludwig, Shane Del Rosario vs. Gabriel Gonzaga, Frank Mir vs. Cain Velasquez and Roy Nelson vs. Antonio ‘Bigfoot’ Silva. Get your UFC 146: Junior Dos Santos Vs. Alistair Overeem tickets now as they would be selling fast. Ticket Center still has available seats; make sure to grab this opportunity before someone else does!

Floyd Mayweather Vs. Miguel Cotto is one of the most awaited boxing matches this year and they are two of the hottest names in Boxing today and this matchup is set to be one of the biggest battles of 2012, with the American and the Puerto Rican preparing to bump fists at MGM Grand Garden Arena in front of an easily predictable sell-out crowd. Tickets are extremely popular and can reach astronomical prices for the most illustrious seats, reaching an astounding $20,000 for the purchase of ring side seats. Both athletes consider themselves at the top of their game and are expecting a beautiful performance in front of many adoring fans, as each boxer brings forth his own repertoire of skills to the ring.

Floyd Mayweather currently stands on a record of 42-0, with 28 Knockouts. He maintains his prestige as a five-division world champion with seven world titles collected in his career. Nicknamed “Pretty Boy’ or “Money”, he has no professional losses and still holds the current WBC Welterweight Champion title. Mayweather’s start in boxing came about as a result of a troubled connection with his father. He was determined to prove himself as a strong individual and used boxing as an outlet for dealing with the absence of his father in jail, even dropping out of high school to pursue a promising career in boxing. His first real rise within the ranks came since he began his professional career in 1966, which produced unprecedented results that ultimately lead to the capture of his first title and progressive titles.

Miguel Cotto currently stands on a record of 37-2, with 30 Knockouts. Born in Caguas, Puerto Rico, he also goes by the name Junito. His current accolades include four championships in 3 different weight divisions and current reigning WBA (Super) Light Middleweight Champion. His professional debut saw him take on Jason Doucet of the United States and produce a technical knockout that gave him his first win and set him on the pathway towards many more, as well as the gaining of titles. He does however know the bitter sting of defeat, having lost the WBA Welterweight title to Antonio Margarito in 2008 and also the WBO Welterweight title to Manny Macquiao in 2009, however this has not caused him to throw in the towel thus far.

The much anticipated battle between Mayweather and Cotto, the two hardened veterans of the sport will see the winner take home the title of WBA (Super) Light Middleweight; with Mayweather adding another title to his collection of Cotto holding on for a 3rd consecutive run. Either result; there is a definite expectancy for ferocity within the ring and pure skill, agility and power being exerted by both men. The action is set to be broadcast on CNN as a return of reality series 24/7 ensuring the action supersedes the ring itself. The Mayweather Vs.Cotto Tickets are extremely hot; the hottest for any event out there and Ticket Center have available boxing tickets for sale. Be the first to get your seats and gather a piece of boxing history. Do not miss out on this once in a life time opportunity!

The NCAA Division 1 Men’s Basketball tournament is one of the biggest sporting events in the United States and in the sport of basketball itself, aside from the obvious strong contender in the NBA League that caters to a professional audience. Despite the NCAA being a college event that does not detract from the importance of the game or the importance of the team to the players as well as the adoring fans. Nowhere else in the world do college sports garner such a large an exuberant gathering than in the United States where some even gather in a complete parade and stage performances. This could dwindle down to the fact that there is such a large population with a varying degree of interests in the country and many of them lie within admiration of human ability.

The National Collegiate Athletic Association incorporates over 1,200 institutions, conferences, organizations and individuals that organise the athletic programs for colleges and universities located within the United States and Canada. It contains 3 division levels to cater to the different and varying skills in players and been in operation for over 100 years, initiated in 1906 before becoming the NCAA in 1910. The association covers a wide range of sporting events and conferences including hockey, football and of course basketball. Out of the large list of supported conferences, Basketball takes the cake as one of the strongest within. As such, the association that has organised so many leagues of different sports also partakes in the organisation of championships and tournaments that gather a significantly large crowd on a regular basis.

Ticket Sales for NCAA events, particularly the Division 1 Men’s Basketball are considered hot necessities in the college world which is seemingly almost fuelled by the success and progression of their sporting teams. Tournament tickets are also divided amongst the fans, allowing only 30% of the general public access whilst the remaining 70% are divided amongst the final four schools with discounts. These divisions include 25% for ID-only student sections, 15% to division 1 institutions and coaches, 10% to host cities, 10% to NCAA committees, 5% to broadcast and corporate partners and the final 5% to NCAA luxury hospitality packages.
Tournaments in particular related to NCAA division one events are sought after and can reach prices of over $200 a piece, with stocks running down faster. Strong performances by teams featured in the event can also boost the sale price of their tickets, where matches between the top two teams (such as Syracuse and Ohio State) fetching an average price of around $441.

There are a number of tournament matches yet to be played within the East and South brackets of the sport and tickets are slowly fading away. Despite the seemingly phenomenal prices, it is without a doubt money worth spent. There is more than just the excitement of the game but rather the electricity of the environment and experience itself. The NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament tickets are available at Ticket Center now, but get yours fast, as supply is constantly dropping as they won’t last forever!