Small caps, too, have continued to be market leaders, although large-cap growth funds began to find their footing in the fourth quarter of 2005 and give small caps a run for their money.

FORBES: Finding The Right Funds

Now the NHL is on much more solid financial footing with an improved degree of revenue sharing and a hard salary cap.

FORBES: NBA Owners Are Inflating Loss Estimates, But They're Likely To Win Labor Battle