Annual Titles 2022
National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Football 2021 Season
College Football Playoff (CFP) National Championship Game
National Champion: Georgia Bulldogs
Heisman Memorial Trophy Award (Player of the Year): Bryce Young, QB (Alabama Crimson Tide)
National Championship Game Offensive Most Valuable Player (MVP): Stetson Bennett, QB (Georgia Bulldogs)
National Championship Game Defensive MVP: Lewis Cine, S (Georgia Bulldogs)
http://www.ncaa.com
International Federation of Association Football (FIFA) 2021 Club World Cup
United Arab Emirates
World Champion: Chelsea (UEFA Champion)
Golden Ball (Best Player): Thiago Silva (Chelsea)
Ballon d'Or (World Player of the Year): Lionel Messi (Argentina), Barcelona/Paris Saint-Germain
The Best FIFA Men's Player: Robert Lewandowski (Poland), Bayern M端nchen
https://www.fifa.com
National Football League (NFL) 2021 Season
Super Bowl LVI
Super Bowl LVI Champion: Los Angeles Rams
NFL MVP: Aaron Rodgers, QB (Green Bay Packers)
Offensive Player of the Year: Cooper Kupp, WR (Los Angeles Rams)
Defensive Player of the Year: T.J. Watt, LB (Pittsburgh Steelers)
Super Bowl LVI MVP: Cooper Kupp, WR (Los Angeles Rams)
http://www.nfl.com
XXIV Winter Olympic Games
Beijing, China
Total Medal Count
Norway: 16 Gold 8 Silver 13 Bronze 37 Total
Russian Olympic Committee: 6 Gold 12 Silver 14 Bronze 32 Total
Germany: 12 Gold 10 Silver 5 Bronze 27 Total
Women's Ice Hockey
Gold Medal: Canada
Silver Medal: USA
Bronze Medal: Finland
Ladies' Figure Skating Singles
Gold Medal: Anna Shcherbakova (Russian Olympic Committee)
Silver Medal: Alexandra Trusova (Russian Olympic Committee)
Bronze Medal: Kaori Sakamoto (Japan)
Men's Ice Hockey
Gold Medal: Finland
Silver Medal: Russian Olympic Committee
Bronze Medal: Slovakia
http://www.olympic.org
NCAA Women's Ice Hockey 2021-2022 Season
National Championship Game
National Champion: Ohio State Buckeyes
Patty Kazmaier Award (Player of the Year): Taylor Heise (Minnesota Golden Gophers)
Tournament Most Outstanding Player (MOP): Paetyn Levis (Ohio State Buckeyes)
http://www.ncaa.com
Premier Hockey Federation (PHF)* 2021-2022 Season
Isobel Cup Final
Isobel Cup Champion: Boston Pride
PHF MVP: Kennedy Marchment (Connecticut Whale)
Defender of the Year: Dominque Kremer (Buffalo Beauts)
Goaltender of the Year: Elaine Chuli (Toronto Six)
Final MVP: Taylor Wenczkowski (Boston Pride)
*Formerly National Women's Hockey League (NWHL)
https://www.premierhockeyfederation.com
NCAA Women's Basketball 2021-2022 Season
National Championship Game
National Champion: South Carolina Gamecocks
John R. Wooden Player of the Year: Aliyah Boston (South Carolina Gamecocks)
Tournament MOP: Aliyah Boston (South Carolina Gamecocks)
http://www.ncaa.com
NCAA Men's Basketball 2021-2022 Season
National Championship Game
National Champion: Kansas Jayhawks
John R. Wooden Player of the Year: Oscar Tshiebwe (Kentucky Wildcats)
Tournament MOP: Ochai Agbaji (Kansas Jayhawks)
http://www.ncaa.com
NCAA Men's Ice Hockey 2021-2022 Season
National Championship Game
National Champion: Denver Pioneers*
Hobey Baker Memorial Award (Player of the Year): Dryden McKay (Minnesota State Mavericks)
Tournament MOP: Mike Benning (Denver Pioneers)
*Ties NCAA Record Ninth Championship
http://www.ncaa.com
Boxing: Tyson Fury (England) vs. Dillian Whyte (England) – 12 Rounds
Heavyweight Division – For Fury's RING and WBC Titles
Heavyweight Champion (RING, WBC): Tyson Fury (England)
https://www.ringtv.com
International Federation of Association Football (FIFA)
Confederation of North, Central American and Caribbean Association Football (CONCACAF)
Champions League 2022
CONCACAF Champions League Champion: Seattle Sounders (MLS)
Golden Ball (Best Player): Stefan Frei (Seattle Sounders)
Golden Boot (Top Goalscorer): Juan Dinenno (UNAM)
Golden Glove (Best Goalkeeper): Stefan Frei (Seattle Sounders)
https://www.concacaf.com/en/champions-league
NCAA Women’s Lacrosse 2022 Season
National Championship Game
National Champion: North Carolina Tar Heels
Tewaaraton Award (Player of the Year): Charlotte North (Boston College Eagles)
Tournament MOP: Sam Geiersbach (North Carolina Tar Heels)
http://www.ncaa.com
International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) Ice Hockey World Championship
Tampere and Helsinki, Finland
World Champion: Finland
MVP: Jussi Olkinuora (Finland)
Best Goaltender: Jussi Olkinuora (Finland)
Best Defenseman: Mikko Lehtonen (Finland)
Best Forward: Roman Červenka (Czech Republic)
http://www.iihf.com
Liga MX 2021-2022 Season
Apertura 2021
Liguilla del Apertura Final (Two Leg)
Liga MX Apertura Champion: Atlas
Clausura 2022
Liguilla del Clausura Final (Two Leg)
Liga MX Clausura Champion: Atlas
http://www.ligabancomer.mx
NCAA Men’s Lacrosse 2022 Season
National Championship Game
National Champion: Maryland Terrapins
Tewaaraton Award (Player of the Year): Logan Wisnauskas (Maryland Terrapins)
Tournament MOP: Logan McNaney (Maryland Terrapins)
http://www.ncaa.com
NCAA Softball 2022 Season
Women’s College World Series (WCWS) - WCWS Finals (Best-of-Three)
National Champion: Oklahoma Sooners
Player of the Year: Jocelyn Alo (Oklahoma Sooners)
WCWS MOP: Jocelyn Alo (Oklahoma Sooners)
http://www.ncaa.com
National Basketball Association (NBA) 2021-2022 Season
Finals (Best-of-Seven)
NBA Champion: Golden State Warriors
NBA MVP: Nikola Jokić (Denver Nuggets)
Defensive Player of the Year: Marcus Smart (Boston Celtics)
Finals MVP: Stephen Curry (Golden State Warriors)
http://www.nba.com
NCAA Baseball 2022 Season
College World Series (CWS) - CWS Finals (Best-of-Three)
National Champion: Mississippi Rebels
Dick Howser Trophy (Player of the Year): Ivan Melendez (Texas Longhorns)
CWS MOP: Dylan DeLucia (Mississippi Rebels)
http://www.ncaa.com
National Hockey League (NHL) 2022 Season
Stanley Cup Finals (Best-of-Seven)
Stanley Cup Champion: Colorado Avalanche
Hart Memorial Trophy (NHL MVP): Auston Matthews (Toronto Maple Leafs)
James Norris Memorial Trophy (Top Defenseman): Cale Makar (Colorado Avalanche)
Vezina Trophy (Top Goaltender): Igor Shesterkin (New York Rangers)
Conn Smythe Trophy (Postseason MVP): Cale Makar (Colorado Avalanche)
http://www.nhl.com
World Lacrosse: Women's World Championship
Towson, Maryland, United States
World Champion: USA
Player of the Match: Sam Apuzzo (USA)
https://worldlacrosse.sport
International Federation of Association Football (FIFA)
Confederation of North, Central American and Caribbean Association Football (CONCACAF)
W Championship
Women’s World Cup Qualification 2023 Australia and New Zealand
Qualification For XXXIII Summer Olympic Games Paris, France
Mexico
W Championship: USA
Golden Ball (Best Player): Alex Morgan (USA)
Golden Boot (Top Goalscorer): Julia Grosso (Canada)
Golden Glove (Best Goalkeeper): Kailen Sheridan (Canada)
https://www.concacaf.com
Canadian Soccer Association (CSA) Canadian Championship
Canadian Championship: Vancouver Whitecaps (MLS)
George Gross Memorial Trophy (MVP): Ryan Gauld (Vancouver Whitecaps)
http://www.canadasoccer.com
Professional Bowlers Association (PBA) Tour 2022 Season
PBA Players Championship: Jason Belmonte
U.S. Open: Anthony Simonsen
Tournament of Champions: Dominic Barrett
PBA World Championship: Kris Prather
United States Bowling Congress Masters: Anthony Simonsen
Chris Schenkel Player of the Year: Jason Belmonte
http://www.pba.com
Professional Women’s Bowling Association (PWBA) Tour 2022 Season
United States Bowling Congress (USBC) Queens: Birgit Noreiks
U.S. Women’s Open: Erin McCarthy
PWBA Tour Championship: Stephanie Zavala
Player of the Year: Shannon O'Keefe
http://www.pwba.com
Boxing: Oleksandr Usyk (Ukraine) vs. Anthony Joshua (England) – 12 Rounds
Heavyweight Division – For Usyk's IBF, IBO, WBA Super, and WBO Titles and Vacant RING Title
Heavyweight Champion (IBF, IBO, RING, WBA Super, WBO): Oleksandr Usyk (Ukraine)
https://www.ringtv.com
Professional Golfers Association (PGA TOUR) Tour 2021-2022 Season
Masters Tournament: Scottie Scheffler (USA)
PGA Championship: Justin Thomas (USA)
U.S. Open Championship: Matthew Fitzpatrick (England)
Open Championship (British Open): Cameron Smith (Australia)*
FedEx Cup Champion: Rory McIlroy (Northern Ireland)
PGA TOUR Player of the Year: Scottie Scheffler (USA)
PGA Player of the Year: Cameron Smith (Australia)
World #1 Ranking: Scottie Scheffler (USA)
Money Leader: Scottie Scheffler (USA)
*Ties Major Championship Record 20 Strokes Under Par
http://www.pgatour.com
International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) Women's Ice Hockey World Championship
Herning and Frederikshavn, Denmark
World Champion: Canada
MVP: Taylor Heise (USA)
Best Goaltender: Nicole Hensley (USA)
Best Defender: Daniela Pejšová (Czech Republic)
Best Forward: Taylor Heise (USA)
http://www.iihf.com
United States Soccer Federation (USSF) U.S. Open Cup
U.S. Open Cup Champion: Orlando City SC (MLS)
https://www.ussoccer.com
Indy Racing League (INDYCAR) IndyCar Series 2022 Season
IndyCar Series Champion: Will Power (Australia), Team Penske
Manufacturers' Champion: Chevrolet
Indianapolis 500: Marcus Ericsson (Sweden), Chip Ganassi Racing
http://www.indycar.com
Premier Lacrosse League (PLL) 2022 Season
Championship Game
PLL Champion: Waterdogs
PLL MVP: Trevor Baptiste (Atlas)
Championship MVP: Michael Sowers (Waterdogs)
http://www.premierlacrosseleague.com
Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA) 2022 Season
Finals (Best-of-Five)
WNBA Champion: Las Vegas Aces
WNBA MVP: A'ja Wilson (Las Vegas Aces)
Defensive Player of the Year: A’ja Wilson (Las Vegas Aces)
Finals MVP: Chelsea Gray (Las Vegas Aces)
http://www.wnba.com
Professional Golfers’ Association (PGA TOUR) Tour Presidents Cup
Presidents Cup Champion: USA
http://www.presidentscup.com
International Basketball Federation (FIBA) Women's Basketball World Cup
Sydney, Australia
World Champion: USA
MVP: A'ja Wilson (USA)
http://www.fiba.com
International Cycling Union (UCI) World Tour 2022 Season
Individual World #1 Ranking: Tadej Pogačar (Slovenia), UAE Team Emirates
Team World #1 Ranking: Jumbo‑Visma
Nation World #1 Ranking: Belgium
Giro d’Italia: Jai Hindley (Australia), Bora-Hansgrohe
Tour de France: Jonas Vingegaard (Denmark), Team Jumbo–Visma
Vuelta a España: Remco Evenepoel (Belgium), Quick-Step Alpha Vinyl Team
http://www.uci.org
International Cycling Union (UCI) Women's World Tour 2022 Season
Individual Champion: Annemiek Van Vleuten (Netherlands), Movistar Team
Teams’ Champion: SD Worx
Giro d'Italia Femminile: Annemiek Van Vleuten (Netherlands), Movistar Team
Tour de France Femmes*: Annemiek Van Vleuten (Netherlands), Movistar Team
*Inaugural Race
http://www.uci.org/womens
National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) 2022 Season
Final
NWSL Champion: Portland Thorns FC
NWSL MVP: Sophia Smith (Portland Thorns FC)
Golden Boot (Top Goalscorer): Alex Morgan (San Diego Wave FC)
Defender of the Year: Naomi Girma (San Diego Wave FC)
Goalkeeper of the Year: Kailen Sheridan (San Diego Wave FC)
Final MVP: Sophia Smith (Portland Thorns FC)
http://www.nwslsoccer.com
Liga MX 2022-2023 Season
Apertura 2022
Liguilla del Apertura Final (Two Leg)
Liga MX Apertura Champion: Pachuca
http://www.ligabancomer.mx
Major League Soccer (MLS) 2022 Season
MLS Cup Final
MLS Cup Champion: Los Angeles FC
MLS MVP: Hany Mukhtar (Nashville SC)
Golden Boot (Top Goalscorer): Hany Mukhtar (Nashville SC)
Defender of the Year: Jakob Glesnes (Philadelphia Union)
Goalkeeper of the Year: Andre Blake (Philadelphia Union)
MLS Cup MVP: John McCarthy (Los Angeles FC)
http://www.mlssoccer.com
Major League Baseball (MLB) 2022 Season
The World Series (Best-of-Seven)
World Series Champion: Houston Astros
American League (AL) MVP: Aaron Judge (New York Yankees)
National League (NL) MVP: Paul Goldschmidt (St. Louis Cardinals)
AL Cy Young Award: Justin Verlander (Houston Astros)
NL Cy Young Award: Sandy Alcántara (Miami Marlins)
World Series MVP: Jeremy Peña (Houston Astros)
http://www.mlb.com
World Marathon Majors (WMM) Series XIV
Tokyo Marathon
Men’s Champion: Eliud Kipchoge (Kenya)* 2:02:40 Course Record
Women’s Champion: Brigid Kosgei (Kenya)* 2:16:02 Course Record
Boston Marathon:
Men’s Champion: Evans Chebet (Kenya)
Women’s Champion: Peres Jepchirchir (Kenya)
International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF): World Championships in Athletics
Eugene, Oregon, United States
Marathon
Men’s Champion: Tamirat Tola (Ethiopia)* 2:05:37 Championship Record
Women’s Champion: Gotytom Gebreslase (Ethiopia)* 2:18:11 Championship Record
Berlin Marathon:
Men’s Champion: Eliud Kipchoge (Kenya)* 2:01:09 World Record
Women’s Champion: Tigist Assefa (Ethiopia)* 2:15:37 Course Record
London Marathon:
Men’s Champion: Amos Kipruto (Kenya)
Women’s Champion: Yalemzerf Yehualaw (Ethiopia)
Chicago Marathon:
Men’s Champion: Benson Kipruto (Kenya)
Women’s Champion: Ruth Chepngetich (Kenya)
New York City Marathon
Men’s Champion: Evans Chebet (Kenya)
Women’s Champion: Sharon Lokedi (Kenya)
Series XIV Champions
Men’s Champion: Eliud Kipchoge (Kenya)
Women’s Champion: Gotytom Gebreslase (Ethiopia)
http://www.worldmarathonmajors.com
National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing (NASCAR) NASCAR Cup Series 2022 Season
NASCAR Cup Series Drivers' Champion: Joey Logano (Ford), Team Penske
NASCAR Cup Series Owners' Champion: Team Penske
NASCAR Cup Series Manufacturers' Champion: Chevrolet
Daytona 500: Austin Cindric (Ford), Team Penske
http://www.nascar.com
Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) Tour 2022 Season
Australian Open
Singles: Ashleigh Barty (Australia)
Doubles: Barbora Krejčíková (Czech Republic)/Kateřina Siniaková (Czech Republic)
Mixed Doubles: Kristina Mladenovic (France)/Ivan Dodig (Croatia)
Roland Garros (French Open)
Singles: Iga Świątek (Poland)
Doubles: Caroline Garcia (France)/Kristina Mladenovic (France)
Mixed Doubles: Ena Shibahara (Japan)/Wesley Koolhof (Netherlands)
The Championships, Wimbledon
Singles: Elena Rybakina (Kazakhstan)
Doubles: Barbora Krejčíková (Czech Republic)/Kateřina Siniaková (Czech Republic)
Mixed Doubles: Neal Skupski (United Kingdom)/Desirae Krawczyk (USA)
U.S. Open
Singles: Iga Świątek (Poland)
Doubles: Barbora Krejčíková (Czech Republic)/Kateřina Siniaková (Czech Republic)
Mixed Doubles: Storm Sanders (Australia)/John Peers (Australia)
Billie Jean King Cup Finals
Champion: Switzerland
Player of the Year: Iga Świątek (Poland)
Doubles Team of the Year: Barbora Krejčíková (Czech Republic)/Kateřina Siniaková (Czech Republic)
World #1 Ranking: Iga Świątek (Poland)
http://www.wtatour.com
International Automobile Federation (FIA) Formula One World Championship 2022 Season
Formula One World Championship Drivers' Champion: Max Verstappen (Netherlands), Red Bull Racing
Formula One World Championship Constructors' Champion: Red Bull Racing
Abu Dhabi Grand Prix: Max Verstappen (Netherlands), Red Bull Racing
https://www.formula1.com
Ladies Professional Golf Association (LPGA) Tour 2022 Season
Chevron Championship: Jennifer Kupcho (USA)
U.S. Women’s Open: Minjee Lee (Australia)
Women’s PGA Championship: In Gee Chun (South Korea)
Evian Championship: Brooke Henderson (Canada)
Women’s British Open: Ashleigh Buhai (South Africa)
Player of the Year: Lydia Ko (New Zealand)
World #1 Ranking: Nelly Korda (USA)
Money Leader: Lydia Ko (New Zealand)
http://www.lpga.com
Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP) Tour 2022 Season
Australian Open
Singles: Rafael Nadal (Spain)*
Doubles: Thanasi Kokkinakis (Australia)/Nick Kyrgios (Australia)
Mixed Doubles: Kristina Mladenovic (France)/Ivan Dodig (Croatia)
Roland Garros (French Open)
Singles: Rafael Nadal (Spain)
Doubles: Marcelo Arévalo (El Salvador)/Jean-Julien Rojer (Netherlands)
Mixed Doubles: Ena Shibahara (Japan)/Wesley Koolhof (Netherlands)
The Championships, Wimbledon
Singles: Novak Djokovic (Serbia)
Doubles: Matthew Ebden (Australia)/Max Purcell (Australia)
Mixed Doubles: Neal Skupski (United Kingdom)/Desirae Krawczyk (USA)
U.S. Open
Singles: Carlos Alcaraz (Spain)
Doubles: Rajeev Ram (USA)/Joe Salisbury (United Kingdom)
Mixed Doubles: Storm Sanders (Australia)/John Peers (Australia)
Davis Cup Finals
Champion: Canada
Player of the Year: Carlos Alcaraz (Spain)
Doubles Team of the Year: Wesley Koolhof (Netherlands)/Neal Skupski (United Kingdom)
World #1 Ranking: Carlos Alcaraz (Spain)
*ATP Tour Record Twenty-First Grand Slam Singles Championship
http://www.atpworldtour.com
Boxing: Tyson Fury (England) vs. Derek Chisora (England) – 12 Rounds
Heavyweight Division – For Fury's WBC Title
Heavyweight Champion (WBC): Tyson Fury (England)
https://www.ringtv.com
NCAA Women’s Soccer 2022 Season
National Championship Game
National Champion: UCLA Bruins
Hermann Trophy (Player of the Year): Michelle Cooper (Duke Blue Devils)
College Cup Most Outstanding Offensive Player (MOOP): Reilyn Turner (UCLA Bruins)
College Cup Most Outstanding Defensive Player (MODP): Lilly Reale (UCLA Bruins)
http://www.ncaa.com
NCAA Men’s Soccer 2022 Season
National Championship Game
National Champion: Syracuse Orange
Hermann Trophy (Player of the Year): Duncan McGuire (Creighton Bluejays)
College Cup MOOP: Nathan Opoku (Syracuse Orange)
College Cup MODP: Russell Shealy (Syracuse Orange)
http://www.ncaa.com
International Federation of Association Football (FIFA) World Cup
Qatar
World Champion: Argentina
Golden Ball (Best Player): Lionel Messi (Argentina)
Golden Boot (Top Goalscorer): Kylian Mbappé (France)
Golden Glove (Best Goalkeeper): Emiliano Martínez (Argentina)
Ballon d'Or: Karim Benzema (France), Real Madrid
The Best FIFA Men's Player:
http://www.fifa.com/worldcup
National Thoroughbred Racing Association (NTRA) 2022 Season
Kentucky Derby: Rich Strike
Trainer Eric Reed, Jockey Sonny Leon
Preakness Stakes: Early Voting
Trainer Chad Brown, Jockey José Ortiz
Belmont Stakes: Mo Donegal
Trainer Todd Pletcher, Jockey Irad Ortiz, Jr.
Horse of the Year: Flightline
Trainer of the Year: Todd Pletcher
Jockey of the Year: Irad Ortiz, Jr.
http://www.ntra.com
NCAA Football 2022 Season
College Football Playoff (CFP) National Championship Game
National Champion: Georgia Bulldogs*✝
Heisman Memorial Trophy Award (Player of the Year): Caleb Williams, QB (USC Trojans)
National Championship Game Offensive MVP: Stetson Bennett, QB (Georgia Bulldogs)
National Championship Game Defensive MVP: Javon Bullard, DB (Georgia Bulldogs)
*Most Points Scored by a Winning Team in a National Championship Game (65)
✝Largest Margin of Victory in a National Championship Game (65-7)
http://www.ncaa.com
FIFA 2022 Club World Cup
Morocco
World Champion: Real Madrid (UEFA Champion)
Golden Ball (Best Player): Vinícius Júnior (Real Madrid)
Ballon d'Or (World Player of the Year): Karim Benzema (France), Real Madrid
The Best FIFA Men's Player:
https://www.fifa.com
National Football League (NFL) 2022 Season
Super Bowl LVII
Super Bowl LVII Champion: Kansas City Chiefs
NFL MVP: Patrick Mahomes, QB (Kansas City Chiefs)
Offensive Player of the Year: Justin Jefferson, WR (Minnesota Vikings)
Defensive Player of the Year: Nick Bosa, DE (San Francisco 49ers)
Super Bowl LVII MVP: Patrick Mahomes, QB (Kansas City Chiefs)
http://www.nfl.com