Article:The Top 10 Pro Franchises in the World Plus One

Here's a list put together of the top 10 pro sports franchises worldwide (yes that means it includes soccer) based on performance on the field and at the bank, plus one college program that deserves special mention. For starters, here's number 10: 10. Los Angeles Lakers. It's hard to argue with the Lakers' history of championships and they are the NBA's second most valuable franchise.