Next Loser Up

[FanInAZ]

Here's a chart of the 10 longest active droughts in North American pro sports. The Maple Leafs didn’t quite crack the top 10 but they represent the NHL's longest streak going, so they’re included at the bottom.

Arizona Cardinals NFL 1947 (69 Years)
Cleveland Indians MLB 1948 (68 Years)
Sacramento Kings NBA 1951 (65 Years)
Detroit Lions NFL 1957 (59 Years)
Atlanta Hawks NBA 1958 (58 Years)
Philadelphia Eagles NFL 1960 (56 Years)
Texas Rangers MLB Never (55 Years)
Tennessee Titans NFL 1961 (55 Years)
Houston Astros MLB Never (54 Years)
San Diego Chargers NFL 1963 (53 Years)
Toronto Maple Leafs NHL 1967 (49 years)

http://www.sportsnet.ca/baseball/mlb/longest-active-championship-droughts-sports-cubs-snap-skid/

For more detailed commentary on the Top 10: http://wavy.com/2016/11/03/the-10-longest-championship-droughts-in-professional-sports/

For a slightly out dated commentary on the Top 25 (written 2 years ago): http://www.thesportster.com/entertainment/top-25-longest-active-championship-droughts-in-sports/

[FanInAZ]

The Cards had reason to believe that they could take the next step this season & possibly win the SB, now it looking like they're going to have to fight for a 1 & done play-off appearance. Personally, I’ve been saying since they lost the NFCCG that they need to upgrade their QB to actually win it all. They need to hurry up & do it before Fitz has to retire.

The Indians almost winning the WS this year gives them reason to believe they can take the next step next year. However, I've watched enough sports over the years to know the loser of the championship game/series rarely win the next year. The Cavs did it this year, but they’re the exception to the rule.