The year 2016 consisted of Sports Championship winners Chicago Cubs (MLB), Cleveland Cavaliers (NBA), Denver Broncos (NFL), Pittsburgh Penguins (NHL), Seattle Sounders FC (MLS)
HIGHLIGHTS
The
2016 MLB World Series between the
Chicago Cubs and the
Cleveland Indians was an epic battle between two teams that had gone decades without a championship. The Cubs had not won a World Series since
1908, while the Indians had not won since
1948. The series went the full seven games, with the Cubs winning 8-7 in the 10th inning of the final game. The Cubs were led by their young stars, Kris Bryant and Anthony Rizzo, who combined for 10 hits and 8 RBIs in the series. The Indians were led by their ace Corey Kluber, who pitched 18 innings in the series and allowed only three earned runs. The series was filled with many memorable moments, including the Cubs' dramatic come-from-behind win in Game 7, and will go down as one of the greatest World Series in
MLB history.
The
2016 NBA championship final series between the
Cleveland Cavaliers and
Golden State Warriors was a thrilling seven-game series. The Warriors won the first two games, but the Cavaliers fought back to tie the series at three games apiece. In the deciding game seven, the Cavaliers pulled off a historic comeback, led by LeBron James, to win the series and their first
NBA championship. The Cavaliers became the first team in
NBA history to come back from a 3-1 deficit in the finals. It was an incredible series that will be remembered for years to come.
The
2016 NFL Super Bowl was an exciting game between the
Denver Broncos and the
Carolina Panthers. The Broncos had the upper hand in the first quarter, leading 13-7 at halftime. The Broncos defense was dominant in the second half, shutting out the Panthers and allowing only one field goal. The Broncos offense was able to capitalize on the defensive performance, scoring two touchdowns in the fourth quarter to secure a 24-10 win. Peyton Manning was named the MVP after throwing for a single-game record of 141.1 passer rating. The Broncos had a total of 194 yards rushing and 194 yards passing, making it the first team to have a balanced attack in a Super Bowl. The Broncos defense was the key to their victory, as they held the Panthers to only 10 points and forced four turnovers.
The
2016 Stanley Cup championship series was a thrilling matchup between the
Pittsburgh Penguins and the
San Jose Sharks. After a thrilling six games, the Penguins emerged as the champions. The Penguins won the first two games of the series, but the Sharks fought back with two wins of their own to tie the series. The Penguins then won the next two games to take a 3-2 series lead. In game six, the Penguins held off a late surge from the Sharks to secure the victory and the Stanley Cup championship. Penguins goaltender Matt Murray was the hero of the series, posting a .937 save percentage and a 1.35 goals against average. Penguins captain Sidney Crosby was also instrumental in the team's success, leading the team in points with 19 and earning the Conn Smyth Trophy as the most valuable player of the playoffs.
The
2016 MLB World Series between the
Chicago Cubs and the
Cleveland Indians was an epic battle between two teams that had gone decades without a championship. The Cubs had not won a World Series since
1908, while the Indians had not won since
1948. The series went the full seven games, with the Cubs winning 8-7 in the 10th inning of the final game. The Cubs were led by their young stars, Kris Bryant and Anthony Rizzo, who combined for 10 hits and 8 RBIs in the series. The Indians were led by their ace Corey Kluber, who pitched 18 innings in the series and allowed only three earned runs. The series was filled with many memorable moments, including the Cubs' dramatic come-from-behind win in Game 7, and will go down as one of the greatest World Series in
MLB history.