The year 2015 consisted of Sports Championship winners Chicago Blackhawks (NHL), Golden State Warriors (NBA), Kansas City Royals (MLB), New England Patriots (NFL), Portland Timbers (MLS)
HIGHLIGHTS
The
2015 Stanley Cup Finals saw the
Chicago Blackhawks and
Tampa Bay Lightning face off for the championship. The Blackhawks, who had won the Cup in
2010,
2013 and
2014, were looking to become the first team to win four Cups in six years since the
Detroit Red Wings in the late
1950s. The Lightning, who had been to the Finals once before in
2004, were looking to win their second Stanley Cup. The series went to a full seven games, with the Blackhawks coming out on top in a 2-0 victory in Game 7. The Blackhawks were led by captain Jonathan Toews and goaltender Corey Crawford, who both had stellar performances throughout the series. The Lightning were led by captain Steven Stamkos and goaltender Ben Bishop, who both played well in the Finals. In the end, the Blackhawks were able to clinch their fourth Stanley Cup in six years, cementing their legacy as one of the greatest teams in
NHL history.
The
2015 NBA championship final series between the
Golden State Warriors and the
Cleveland Cavaliers was an epic showdown between two of the most talented teams in the league. The Warriors, who had the best record in the
NBA during the regular season, took the first two games of the series, but the Cavaliers fought back and won the next two games to even the series. The Warriors then won the next two games to take a 3-2 lead, but the Cavaliers won the next two games to win the championship. LeBron James was named the MVP of the Finals, as he averaged 35.8 points, 13.3 rebounds, and 8.8 assists per game throughout the series. The Warriors and Cavaliers put on an amazing show for the fans, and the series will be remembered for years to come.
The
2015 MLB World Series between the
Kansas City Royals and the
New York Mets was a hard-fought battle that ultimately ended with the Royals as the champions. The Royals won the series in five games, with the decisive game ending in a 7-2 victory for the Royals. The Royals had a dominant performance in the series, outscoring the Mets 30-13 in the five games. The Royals had a balanced attack, with contributions from their offense, defense, and pitching staff. The Royals were led by their bullpen, which allowed only four runs in the series, and their timely hitting, which allowed them to score runs when it mattered most. The Mets put up a valiant effort, but ultimately were unable to overcome the Royals’ momentum.
The
2015 NFL Super Bowl was a thrilling game between the
New England Patriots and the
Seattle Seahawks. The Patriots, led by quarterback Tom Brady, started off strong and maintained their lead throughout the game. The Seahawks, led by quarterback Russell Wilson, put up a tough fight, but the Patriots ultimately won by a score of 28-24. The Patriots' victory was secured by an interception in the end zone by cornerback Malcolm Butler with just seconds left in the game. The Patriots' win was the fourth Super Bowl championship for the franchise, while the Seahawks' loss marked the second consecutive year that they had been defeated in the Super Bowl.
The
2015 MLB World Series between the
Kansas City Royals and the
New York Mets was a hard-fought battle that ultimately ended with the Royals as the champions. The Royals won the series in five games, with the decisive game ending in a 7-2 victory for the Royals. The Royals had a dominant performance in the series, outscoring the Mets 30-13 in the five games. The Royals had a balanced attack, with contributions from their offense, defense, and pitching staff. The Royals were led by their bullpen, which allowed only four runs in the series, and their timely hitting, which allowed them to score runs when it mattered most. The Mets put up a valiant effort, but ultimately were unable to overcome the Royals’ momentum.