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In Boston, enthusiasm for sports is vital to the city's character.
Fans are especially fond of Fenway Park, home of the 2004 World Champion Boston Red SoxExternal Link. From November to January, the National Football League's three time Champion New England PatriotsExternal Link draw sell-out crowds to Gillette StadiumExternal Link just outside of Boston. Another draw to Gillette is the New England RevolutionExternal Link, the region's Major League Soccer Team.

Boston fans are also passionate about the Boston CelticsExternal Link, who once ruled basketball as no team ever dominated a sport by winning 17 world championships. Competing for pennant space on the rafters of the TD Banknorth GardenExternal Link are the BruinsExternal Link, winners of five Stanley Cup Championships, and the first team to be awarded a franchise in the National Hockey League in 1924. The city also has a Major League Lacrosse Team, The Boston CannonsExternal Link, who play their home games at Boston University's Nickerson Field. The Boston LobstersExternal Link, a member of the World Team Tennis League, is Boston's newest sporting team and plays all home games at Harvard University's Bright Arena.

Collegiate sports in Boston have been shining brightly in recent years as well, gaining national recognition and respect in hockey, basketball and football.

The Boston MarathonExternal Link, held each April on Patriots' Day, remains one of the most prestigious sporting events in the world. Each October, rowers have come from far and near to take part in the Head of the CharlesExternal Link, the world's largest regatta.

The Boston Blazers are New England's professional indoor lacrosse team! The Blazer's home is the TD Garden along with the Bruins and the Celtics, so if you like the B's abd C's then you'll love Boston's newest team!
 
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