The Women's World Cup begins in just two days, and for the first time in the tournament's 32-year history, every team has a base camp for their month-plus stay in Australia or New Zealand.
Details: Base camps, which have long been part of the men's World Cup, are a combination of a hotel and training facility, providing a home away from home during the tournament.
Pop quiz: What do the New York Mets, New York Yankees, San Diego Padres, Philadelphia Phillies and Los Angeles Angels have in common, aside from carrying a top-six payroll?
Answer: If the season ended today, they'd all miss the playoffs.
