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Affordability hampers Boston teams in ESPN franchise rankings

ESPN the Magazine ranked all 122 franchises in the four major North American sports, and Boston's teams did not fare well.

The list is based on a eight factors that are all weighted differently.

In order from most valuable to least, they are: fan relations, bang for the buck, players, ownership, affordability, stadium experience, title track (championships) and coaching.

According to ESPN's calculations, the San Antonio Spurs are the best franchise in sports.

The highest ranking local team?

The Patriots at No. 25.

ESPN believes Bill Belichick the third best coach in all of sports (No.