Why are there Canadian teams in professional American sports?
The article discusses the presence of Canadian teams in American professional sports leagues. It explains that the main reason for this is the geographical proximity of Canada to the United States, and that this has been the case since the early 1900s. It also notes that some of the most successful teams in these leagues have been Canadian. Additionally, the article explains that the Canadian teams have been successful in part due to the quality of their players and to their ability to draw fans from both Canada and the US. Finally, it touches on the idea that the presence of Canadian teams in American professional sports leagues has helped to strengthen the cultural ties between the two countries.