Category: Sports Team Names

What professional sports teams have the same names?

This article examines the phenomenon of professional sports teams that share the same name. Examples of teams with the same name include the New York Yankees and the New York Yankees of the National Basketball Association, the Toronto Maple Leafs from the National Hockey League and the Toronto Maple Leafs from Major League Soccer, as well as the Los Angeles Lakers from the National Basketball Association and the Los Angeles Lakers from the Women's National Basketball Association. It is also noted that some teams share a name but may have a different geographical location, such as the Montreal Expos from Major League Baseball and the Washington Nationals from Major League Baseball. In conclusion, the article highlights the sheer variety of professional sports teams that share the same name across different leagues and sports.