Annual Titles 2016
National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Football 2015 Season
College Football Playoff (CFP) National Championship Game
National Champion: Alabama Crimson Tide
Heisman Memorial Trophy Award (Player of the Year): Derrick Henry, RB (Alabama Crimson Tide)
National Championship Game Offensive Most Valuable Player (MVP): O.J. Howard, TE (Alabama Crimson Tide)
National Championship Game Defensive MVP: Eddie Jackson, S (Alabama Crimson Tide)
http://www.ncaa.com
National Football League (NFL) 2015 Season
Super Bowl 50
Super Bowl 50 Champion: Denver Broncos
NFL MVP: Cam Newton, QB (Carolina Panthers)
Offensive Player of the Year: Todd Gurley, RB (St. Louis Rams)
Defensive Player of the Year: J.J. Watt, DE (Houston Texans)
Super Bowl 50 MVP: Von Miller, LB (Denver Broncos)
http://www.nfl.com
International Federation of Association Football (FIFA):
Confederation of North, Central American and Caribbean Association Football (CONCACAF)
Women's Olympic Qualifying Championship (For XXXI Summer Olympic Games Rio de Janeiro, Brazil)
Texas, United States
Women's Olympic Qualifying Championship: USA
Golden Ball (Best Player): Morgan Brian (USA)
Golden Boot (Top Goalscorer): Crystal Dunn (USA)
Golden Glove (Best Goalkeeper): Hope Solo (USA)
http://www.concacaf.com
World Marathon Majors (WMM) Series IX (2015 Tokyo Marathon – 2016 Tokyo Marathon)
Tokyo Marathon
Men’s Champion: Feyisa Lilesa (Ethiopia)
Women’s Champion: Helah Kiprop (Kenya)* 2:21:27 Course Record
Series IX Champions
Men’s Champion: Eliud Kipchoge (Kenya)
Women’s Champion: Mary Keitany (Kenya)
http://www.worldmarathonmajors.com
National Women's Hockey League (NWHL) 2015-2016 Season*
Isobel Cup Finals (Best-of-Three)
Isobel Cup Champion: Boston Pride
NWHL MVP: Brianna Decker (Boston Pride)
Leading Scorer: Hilary Knight (Boston Pride)
Best Defenseman: Gigi Marvin (Boston Pride)
Best Goaltender: Brittany Ott (Boston Pride)
Finals MVP: Brianna Decker (Boston Pride)
*Inaugural Season
http://www.nwhl.zone
NCAA Women’s Ice Hockey 2015-2016 Season
National Championship Game
National Champion: Minnesota Golden Gophers*
Patty Kazmaier Award (Player of the Year): Kendall Coyne (Northeastern Huskies)
Tournament Most Outstanding Player (MOP): Sarah Potomak (Minnesota Golden Gophers)
*NCAA Record Sixth Championship
http://www.ncaa.com
International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) Women's Ice Hockey World Championship
Kamloops, British Columbia, Canada
World Champion: USA
MVP: Hilary Knight (USA)
Best Goaltender: Emerance Maschmeyer (Canada)
Best Defenseman: Jenni Hiirikoski (Finland)
Best Forward: Hilary Knight (USA)
http://www.iihf.com
NCAA Men’s Basketball 2015-2016 Season
National Championship Game
National Champion: Villanova Wildcats
John R. Wooden Player of the Year: Buddy Hield (Oklahoma Sooners)
Tournament MOP: Ryan Arcidiacono (Villanova Wildcats)
http://www.ncaa.com
NCAA Women’s Basketball 2015-2016 Season
National Championship Game
National Champion: Connecticut Huskies*
John R. Wooden Player of the Year: Breanna Stewart (Connecticut Huskies)
Tournament MOP: Breanna Stewart (Connecticut Huskies)✝
*NCAA Record Fourth Consecutive Championship
✝NCAA Record Fourth Consecutive Tournament MOP
http://www.ncaa.com
NCAA Men’s Ice Hockey 2015-2016 Season
National Championship Game
National Champion: North Dakota Fighting Hawks
Hobey Baker Memorial Award (Player of the Year): Jimmy Vesey (Harvard Crimson)
Tournament MOP: Drake Caggiula (North Dakota Fighting Hawks)
http://www.ncaa.com
Boxing: Timothy Bradley, Jr. (USA) vs. Manny Pacquiao (Philippines) – 12 Rounds
Welterweight Division – For Bradley’s WBO Title
Welterweight Champion (WBO): Manny Pacquiao (Philippines)
http://ringtv.craveonline.com
International Federation of Association Football (FIFA)
Confederation of North, Central American and Caribbean Association Football (CONCACAF)
Champions League 2015-2016
CONCACAF Champions League Champion: América (Liga MX)
Golden Ball (Best Player): Rubens Sambueza (América)
Golden Boot (Top Goalscorer): Emanuel Villa (Querétaro)
Golden Glove (Best Goalkeeper): Hugo González (América)
http://www.concacaf.com/category/champions-league
International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) Ice Hockey World Championship
Russia
World Champion: Canada
MVP: Patrik Laine (Finland)
Best Goaltender: Mikko Koskinen (Finland)
Best Defenseman: Michael Matheson (Canada)
Best Forward: Patrik Laine (Finland)
http://www.iihfworlds2016.com
NCAA Women’s Lacrosse 2016 Season
National Championship Game
National Champion: North Carolina Tar Heels
Tewaaraton Award (Player of the Year): Taylor Cummings (Maryland Terrapins)*
Tournament MOP: Aly Messinger (North Carolina Tar Heels)
*NCAA Record Third Tewaaraton Award
http://www.ncaa.com
Liga MX 2015-2016 Season
Apertura 2015
Liguilla del Apertura Final (Two Leg)
Liga MX Apertura Champion: UANL
Clausura 2016
Liguilla del Clausura Final (Two Leg)
Liga MX Clausura Champion: Pachuca
http://www.ligabancomer.mx
NCAA Men’s Lacrosse 2016 Season
National Championship Game
National Champion: North Carolina Tar Heels
Tewaaraton Award (Player of the Year): Dylan Molloy (Brown Bears)
Tournament MOP: Chris Cloutier (North Carolina Tar Heels)
http://www.ncaa.com
NCAA Softball 2016 Season
Women’s College World Series (WCWS) - WCWS Finals (Best-of-Three)
National Champion: Oklahoma Sooners
Player of the Year: Sierra Romero (Michigan Wolverines)
WCWS MOP: Paige Parker (Oklahoma Sooners)
http://www.ncaa.com
National Hockey League (NHL) 2015-2016 Season
Stanley Cup Finals (Best-of-Seven)
Stanley Cup Champion: Pittsburgh Penguins
Hart Memorial Trophy (NHL MVP): Patrick Kane (Chicago Blackhawks)
James Norris Memorial Trophy (Top Defenseman): Drew Doughty (Los Angeles Kings)
Vezina Trophy (Top Goaltender): Braden Holtby (Washington Capitals)
Conn Smythe Trophy (Postseason MVP): Sidney Crosby (Pittsburgh Penguins)
http://www.nhl.com
National Basketball Association (NBA) 2015-2016 Season
Finals (Best-of-Seven)
NBA Champion: Cleveland Cavaliers
NBA MVP: Stephen Curry (Golden State Warriors)*
Defensive Player of the Year: Kawhi Leonard (San Antonio Spurs)
Finals MVP: LeBron James (Cleveland Cavaliers)
*First Unanimous NBA MVP
http://www.nba.com
International Federation of Association Football (FIFA):
South American Football Confederation (CONMEBOL) and
Confederation of North, Central American and Caribbean Association Football (CONCACAF)
Copa América Centenario
United States
Copa América Centenario Champion: Chile
Golden Ball (Best Player): Alexis Sánchez (Chile)
Golden Boot (Top Goalscorer): Eduardo Vargas (Chile)
Golden Glove (Best Goalkeeper): Claudio Bravo (Chile)
http://www.ca2016.com
Canadian Soccer Association (CSA) Canadian Championship
Canadian Championship: Toronto FC (MLS)
George Gross Memorial Trophy (MVP): Benoît Cheyrou (Toronto FC)
http://www.canadasoccer.com
NCAA Baseball 2016 Season
College World Series (CWS) - CWS Finals (Best-of-Three)
National Champion: Coastal Carolina Chanticleers
Dick Howser Trophy (Player of the Year): Seth Beer (Clemson Tigers)
CWS MOP: Andrew Beckwith (Coastal Carolina Chanticleers)
http://www.ncaa.com
World Baseball Softball Confederation (WBSC) Women’s Softball World Championship
Surrey, British Columbia, Canada
World Champion: USA
http://www.isfsoftball.org
Major League Lacrosse (MLL) 2016 Season
Championship Game
Steinfeld Cup Champion: Denver Outlaws
MLL MVP: Tom Schreiber (Ohio Machine)
Offensive Player of the Year: Rob Pannell (New York Lizards)
Defensive Players of the Year: Mike Manley (Rochester Rattlers)/Joel White (Rochester Rattlers)
Goalkeeper of the Year: John Galloway (Rochester Rattlers)
Championship MVP: Eric Law (Denver Outlaws)
http://www.majorleaguelacrosse.com
XXXI Summer Olympic Games
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Total Medal Count
USA: 46 Gold 37 Silver 38 Bronze 121 Total
China: 26 Gold 18 Silver 26 Bronze 70 Total
United Kingdom: 27 Gold 23 Silver 17 Bronze 67 Total
WMM: Women's Marathon
Gold Medal: Jemima Jelagat Sumgong (Kenya)
Silver Medal: Eunice Jepkirui Kirwa (Bahrain)
Bronze Medal: Mare Dibaba (Ethiopia)
Women's Soccer
Gold Medal: Germany
Silver Medal: Sweden
Bronze Medal: Canada
Women’s Basketball
Gold Medal: USA
Silver Medal: Spain
Bronze Medal: Serbia
WMM: Men's Marathon
Gold Medal: Eliud Kipchoge (Kenya)
Silver Medal: Feyisa Lilesa (Ethiopia)
Bronze Medal: Galen Rupp (USA)
Men’s Basketball
Gold Medal: USA
Silver Medal: Serbia
Bronze Medal: Spain
http://www.olympic.org
National Pro Fastpitch (NPF) 2016 Season
Cowles Cup Championship Series (Best-of-Three)
Cowles Cup Champion: Chicago Bandits
Player of the Year: Kelly Kretschman (USSSA Pride)*
Offensive Player of the Year: Kelly Kretschman (USSSA Pride)*
Gold Glove Award (Defensive Player of the Year): A.J. Andrews (Akron Racers)
Pitcher of the Year: Monica Abbott (Scrap Yard Dawgs)
Championship Series MVP: Brittany Cervantes (Chicago Bandits)
*First Triple Crown Champion
http://www.profastpitch.com
World TeamTennis (WTT) Pro League 2016 Season
Finals
WTT Champion: San Diego Aviators
WTT Female MVP: Nicole Gibbs (Orange County Breakers)
WTT Male MVP: Ryan Harrison (San Diego Aviators)
Finals MVP: Raven Klaasen (San Diego Aviators)
http://www.wtt.com
Professional Women’s Bowling Association (PWBA) Tour 2016 Season
United States Bowling Congress (USBC) Queens: Bernice Lim
PWBA Players Championship: Clara Guerrero
U.S. Women’s Open: Liz Johnson
PWBA Tour Championship: New Hui Fen
Player of the Year: Liz Johnson
http://www.pwba.com
International Cycling Union (UCI) Women's World Tour 2016 Season*
Individual Champion: Megan Guarnier (USA), Boels–Dolmans
Teams’ Champion: Boels–Dolmans
Giro d'Italia Femminile: Megan Guarnier (USA), Boels–Dolmans
*Inaugural Season
http://www.uci.org/womens
United States Soccer Federation (USSF) U.S. Open Cup
U.S. Open Cup Champion: FC Dallas (MLS)
http://www.ussoccer.com/lamar-hunt-us-open-cup/open-cup-tournaments/2016-usoc#tab-1
Indy Racing League (INDYCAR) IndyCar Series 2016 Season
IndyCar Series Champion: Simon Pagenaud (France), Team Penske
Manufacturers' Champion: Chevrolet
Indianapolis 500: Alexander Rossi (USA), Andretti Herta Autosport
http://www.indycar.com
International Cycling Union (UCI) World Tour 2016 Season
Individual Champion: Peter Sagan (Slovakia), Tinkoff Team
Teams’ Champion: Movistar Team
Nations’ Champion: Spain
Giro d’Italia: Vincenzo Nibali (Italy), Astana Pro Team
Tour de France: Chris Froome (United Kingdom), Team Sky
Vuelta a España: Nairo Quintana (Colombia), Movistar Team
http://www.uci.ch
Professional Golfers Association (PGA TOUR) Tour 2015-2016 Season
Masters Tournament: Danny Willett (England)
U.S. Open Championship: Dustin Johnson (USA)
Open Championship (British Open): Henrik Stenson (Sweden)*✝
PGA Championship: Jimmy Walker (USA)
FedEx Cup Champion: Rory McIlroy (Northern Ireland)
Ryder Cup Champion: USA
Player of the Year: Dustin Johnson (USA)
World #1 Ranking: Jason Day (Australia)
Money Leader: Dustin Johnson (USA)
*Major Championship Record 264 Lowest Total Score
✝Ties Major Championship Record 20 Strokes Under Par
http://www.pgatour.com
National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) 2016 Season
Final
NWSL Champion: Western New York Flash
NWSL MVP: Lynn Williams (Western New York Flash)
Golden Boot (Top Goalscorer): Lynn Williams (Western New York Flash)
Defender of the Year: Lauren Barnes (Seattle Reign FC)
Goalkeeper of the Year: Ashlyn Harris (Orlando Pride)
Final MVP: Sabrina D’Angelo (Western New York Flash)
http://www.nwslsoccer.com
Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA) 2016 Season
Finals (Best-of-Five)
WNBA Champion: Los Angeles Sparks
WNBA MVP: Nneka Ogwumike (Los Angeles Sparks)
Defensive Player of the Year: Sylvia Fowles (Minnesota Lynx)
Finals MVP: Candace Parker (Los Angeles Sparks)
http://www.wnba.com
Major League Baseball (MLB) 2016 Season
The World Series (Best-of-Seven)
World Series Champion: Chicago Cubs
American League (AL) MVP: Mike Trout (Los Angeles Angels)
National League (NL) MVP: Kris Bryant (Chicago Cubs)
AL Cy Young Award: Rick Porcello (Boston Red Sox)
NL Cy Young Award: Max Scherzer (Washington Nationals)
World Series MVP: Ben Zobrist (Chicago Cubs)
http://www.mlb.com
World Marathon Majors (WMM) Series X (2016 Boston Marathon – 2017 Boston Marathon)
Boston Marathon
Men’s Champion: Lemi Berhanu Hayle (Ethiopia)
Women’s Champion: Atsede Baysa (Ethiopia)
London Marathon
Men’s Champion: Eliud Kipchoge (Kenya)* 2:03:05 Course Record
Women’s Champion: Jemima Jelagat Sumgong (Kenya)
XXXI Summer Olympic Games, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Marathon
Men’s Champion: Eliud Kipchoge (Kenya)
Women’s Champion: Jemima Jelagat Sumgong (Kenya)
Berlin Marathon
Men’s Champion: Kenenisa Bekele (Ethiopia)
Women’s Champion: Aberu Kebede (Ethiopia)
Chicago Marathon
Men’s Champion: Abel Kirui (Kenya)
Women’s Champion: Florence Kiplagat (Kenya)
New York City Marathon
Men’s Champion: Ghirmay Ghebreslassie (Eritrea)
Women’s Champion: Mary Keitany (Kenya)
http://www.worldmarathonmajors.com
Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) Tour 2016 Season
Australian Open
Singles: Angelique Kerber (Germany)
Doubles: Martina Hingis (Switzerland)/Sania Mirza (India)
Mixed Doubles: Elena Vesnina (Russia)/Bruno Soares (Brazil)
Roland Garros (French Open)
Singles: Garbiñe Muguruza (Spain)
Doubles: Caroline Garcia (France)/Kristina Mladenovic (France)
Mixed Doubles: Martina Hingis (Switzerland)/Leander Paes (India)
The Championships, Wimbledon
Singles: Serena Williams (USA)
Doubles: Serena Williams (USA)/Venus Williams (USA)
Mixed Doubles: Heather Watson (United Kingdom)/Henri Kontinen (Finland)
U.S. Open
Singles: Angelique Kerber (Germany)
Doubles: Bethanie Mattek-Sands (USA)/Lucie Šafářová (Czech Republic)
Mixed Doubles: Laura Siegemund (Germany)/Mate Pavić (Croatia)
Fed Cup
Champion: Czech Republic
Player of the Year: Angelique Kerber (Germany)
Doubles Team of the Year: Caroline Garcia (France)/Kristina Mladenovic (France)
World #1 Ranking: Angelique Kerber (Germany)
http://www.wtatour.com
Ladies Professional Golf Association (LPGA) Tour 2016 Season
ANA Inspiration: Lydia Ko (New Zealand)
Women’s PGA Championship: Brooke Henderson (Canada)
U.S. Women’s Open: Brittany Lang (USA)
Women’s British Open: Ariya Jutanugarn (Thailand)
Evian Championship: In Gee Chun (South Korea)*
Player of the Year: Ariya Jutanugarn (Thailand)
World #1 Ranking: Lydia Ko (New Zealand)
Money Leader: Ariya Jutanugarn (Thailand)
*Major Championship Record 21 Strokes Under Par
http://www.lpga.com
National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing (NASCAR) Sprint Cup Series 2016 Season
Sprint Cup Series Drivers' Champion: Jimmie Johnson* (Chevrolet), Hendrick Motorsports
Sprint Cup Series Owners' Champion: Hendrick Motorsports
Sprint Cup Series Manufacturers' Champion: Toyota
Daytona 500: Denny Hamlin (Toyota), Joe Gibbs Racing
*Ties Sprint Cup Series Record Seventh Championship
http://www.nascar.com
International Automobile Federation (FIA) Formula One World Championship 2016 Season
Formula One World Championship Drivers' Champion: Nico Rosberg (Germany), Mercedes AMG Petronas
Formula One World Championship Constructors' Champion: Mercedes
Abu Dhabi Grand Prix: Lewis Hamilton (England), Mercedes AMG Petronas
https://www.formula1.com
Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP) World Tour 2016 Season
Australian Open
Singles: Novak Djokovic (Serbia)
Doubles: Jamie Murray (United Kingdom)/Bruno Soares (Brazil)
Mixed Doubles: Elena Vesnina (Russia)/Bruno Soares (Brazil)
Roland Garros (French Open)
Singles: Novak Djokovic (Serbia)
Doubles: Feliciano Lopez (Spain)/Marc Lopez (Spain)
Mixed Doubles: Martina Hingis (Switzerland)/Leander Paes (India)
The Championships, Wimbledon
Singles: Andy Murray (United Kingdom)
Doubles: Pierre-Hugues Herbert (France)/Nicolas Mahut (France)
Mixed Doubles: Heather Watson (United Kingdom)/Henri Kontinen (Finland)
U.S. Open
Singles: Stan Wawrinka (Switzerland)
Doubles: Jamie Murray (United Kingdom)/Bruno Soares (Brazil)
Mixed Doubles: Laura Siegemund (Germany)/Mate Pavić (Croatia)
Davis Cup
Champion: Argentina
Player of the Year: Andy Murray (United Kingdom)
Doubles Team of the Year: Jamie Murray (United Kingdom)/Bruno Soares (Brazil)
World #1 Ranking: Andy Murray (United Kingdom)
http://www.atpworldtour.com
NCAA Women’s Soccer 2016 Season
National Championship Game
National Champion: Southern California Trojans
Hermann Trophy (Player of the Year): Kadeisha Buchanan (West Virginia Mountaineers)
College Cup Most Outstanding Offensive Player (MOOP): Katie Johnson (Southern California Trojans)
College Cup Most Outstanding Defensive Player (MODP): Kadeisha Buchanan (West Virginia Mountaineers)
http://www.ncaa.com
Major League Soccer (MLS) 2016 Season
MLS Cup Final
MLS Cup Champion: Seattle Sounders
MLS MVP: David Villa (New York City FC)
Golden Boot (Top Goalscorer): Bradley Wright-Phillips (New York Red Bulls)
Goalkeeper of the Year: Andre Blake (Philadelphia Union)
Defender of the Year: Matt Hedges (FC Dallas)
MLS Cup MVP: Stefan Frei (Seattle Sounders)
http://www.mlssoccer.com
NCAA Men’s Soccer 2016 Season
National Championship Game
National Champion: Stanford Cardinal
Hermann Trophy (Player of the Year): Ian Harkes (Wake Forest Demon Deacons)
College Cup MOOP: Ian Harkes (Wake Forest Demon Deacons)
College Cup MODP: Andrew Epstein (Stanford Cardinal)
http://www.ncaa.com
Professional Bowlers Association (PBA) Tour 2016 Season
Tournament of Champions: Jesper Svensson
United States Bowling Congress Masters: Anthony Simonsen
PBA Players Championship: Graham Fach
U.S. Open: Francois Lavoie
PBA World Championship: E.J. Tackett
Chris Schenkel Player of the Year: E.J. Tackett
http://www.pba.com
International Federation of Association Football (FIFA) Club World Cup
Japan
World Champion: Real Madrid (UEFA Champion)
Golden Ball (Best Player): Cristiano Ronaldo (Portugal), Real Madrid
Ballon d'Or: Cristiano Ronaldo (Portugal), Real Madrid
The Best FIFA Men's Player: Cristiano Ronaldo (Portugal), Real Madrid
http://www.fifa.com/clubworldcup
Liga MX 2016-2017 Season
Apertura 2016
Liguilla del Apertura Final (Two Leg)
Liga MX Apertura Champion: UANL
http://www.ligabancomer.mx
National Thoroughbred Racing Association (NTRA) 2016 Season
Kentucky Derby: Nyquist
Trainer Doug O'Neill, Jockey Mario Gutierrez
Preakness Stakes: Exaggerator
Trainer Keith Desormeaux, Jockey Kent Desormeaux
Belmont Stakes: Creator
Trainer Steven Asmussen, Jockey Irad Ortiz, Jr.
Horse of the Year: California Chrome
Trainer of the Year: Chad Brown
Jockey of the Year: Javier Castellano
http://www.ntra.com
NCAA Football 2016 Season
College Football Playoff (CFP) National Championship Game
National Champion: Clemson Tigers
Heisman Memorial Trophy Award (Player of the Year): Lamar Jackson, QB (Louisville Cardinals)
National Championship Game Offensive MVP: Deshaun Watson, QB (Clemson Tigers)
National Championship Game Defensive MVP: Ben Boulware, LB (Clemson Tigers)
http://www.ncaa.com
National Football League (NFL) 2016 Season
Super Bowl LI
Super Bowl LI Champion: New England Patriots*✝
NFL MVP: Matt Ryan, QB (Atlanta Falcons)
Offensive Player of the Year: Matt Ryan, QB (Atlanta Falcons)
Defensive Player of the Year: Khalil Mack, DE (Oakland Raiders)
Super Bowl LI MVP: Tom Brady, QB (New England Patriots)☦☘
*Super Bowl Record Largest Comeback (25-Point Deficit)
✝Bill Belichick Wins Super Bowl Record Fifth Championship as Head Coach
☦Ties Super Bowl Record Fifth Championship (Most All Time by QB)
☘NFL Record Fourth Super Bowl MVP
http://www.nfl.com