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Any sporting event has the potential to turn into a once-in-a-lifetime event if you're lucky. That said, not even all sporting events are created equal.
While there are some annual games that always entertain, championship series like the World Series, NBA Finals and Stanley Cup Finals are more team-dependent and slightly less of a spectacle.
Below are five sporting events that would be on any fan's bucket list, including the most popular event in the world coming to the U.S. for just the second time in its storied history.
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