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15 Sports Teams On The Verge of Extinction

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There are some sports teams that never seem competitive anymore. Other teams never seem to be able to attract enough fans to their games. For either or both of these reasons, these 15 teams could end up not existing in the next decade or so.

15. Miami Marlins

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15. Miami Marlins

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The Marlins overachieved this season and could be pretty good over the next few years, but once they lose Jose Fernandez and Giancarlo Stanton they're doomed. With the lack of financial planning this team has shown over the years, the franchise could be headed toward disaster.

14. Oakland Raiders

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14. Oakland Raiders

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The Raiders never have trouble getting fans into the seats, but they do have trouble putting points on the board. If they don't turn it around soon, they could get relocated at the very least.

13. Arizona Diamondbacks

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13. Arizona Diamondbacks

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They were supposed to have a good 2014 season, but the D'Backs majorly underachieved. Since they haven't been around for very long, it would be easier to either move the team or get rid of them.

12. Detroit Pistons

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12. Detroit Pistons

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The Pistons had a mini-dynasty brewing in the late 1980s and early 2000s, but they've hit a rough patch as of late. If they continue to spiral downward, their fans may grow weary.

11. Tampa Bay Buccaneers

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11. Tampa Bay Buccaneers

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Tampa Bay isn't the greatest sports market so the struggles of the Buccaneers recently could force them out eventually. Moving a football team isn't exactly easy, but if a city has a good plan for the team, it could be an option.

10. Orlando Magic

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10. Orlando Magic

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When they had Dwight Howard, the Magic were always mildly competitive, but they're kind of pathetic right now. They've become more of a nightly comedy show than they have been a basketball team.

9. Utah Jazz

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9. Utah Jazz

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Utah is a pretty weak sports market and the Jazz being horrible isn't helping that. Especially in the NBA, they could be on the move relatively soon if they don't turn it around.

8. Colorado Rockies

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8. Colorado Rockies

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Like the Diamondbacks, the Rockies are a pretty young team, so they could end up moving eventually. Even though they made a World Series run in 2007, they haven't been nearly as good since then.

7. St. Louis Rams

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7. St. Louis Rams

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There appears to be a decent chance the Rams could be moving back to L.A. at some point in the near future. The city is desperate for a team and will do almost anything to get one.

6. Calgary Flames

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6. Calgary Flames

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Once upon a time, the Flames were a competitive team. However, they are pretty awful now, and with teams set to be added to the NHL relatively soon, we could see the Flames on the move at some point.

5. Jacksonville Jaguars

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5. Jacksonville Jaguars

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The Jaguars are absolutely pitiful, and with a relatively disloyal fan base, there's no reason not to move the team. Where they would go remains to be seen, but the team would be better off for it.

4. Milwaukee Bucks

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4. Milwaukee Bucks

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The Bucks might be the worst team in the NBA and hope doesn't appear to be on the horizon anytime soon. Milwaukee has other pro sports teams to worry about and less and less people are making their way to Bucks games.

3. Buffalo Sabres

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3. Buffalo Sabres

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Buffalo is a good hockey market, but not when the team is the worst in the league. Depending on other teams that are added to the league, we could see the Sabres fold before too much time passes.

2. Minnesota Timberwolves

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2. Minnesota Timberwolves

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After trading Kevin Love, the Timberwolves are headed for oblivion. They did get Andrew Wiggins in the deal, but in Minnesota, the sports market is bigger for other sports.

1. Florida Panthers

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1. Florida Panthers

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Who would've thought the hockey market in Florida wouldn't be too lucrative? The Panthers have struggled to both win games and put fans in the seats. When both of those things happen, it's only a matter of time before the team folds up.

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