It's The Big Apple, so sports teams stay in the national conversation even if they aren't performing well. And if they are performing well, the city absolutely comes alive! Home to the Yankees, Giants, Knicks, Rangers, Jets, Mets, Brooklyn Nets, Islanders, New Jersey Devils, Red Bulls, NYFC and Sky Blue FC. Most nearby NCAA programs like Syracuse Orange are in upstate New York. Travellers to New York City might also visit Philadelphia, Boston, Chicago or Pittsburgh as they explore the North East of the USA.