Sports · 2006
Glory, Heartbreak, and History on the Field
The sporting world in 2006 delivered unforgettable drama from the pitches of Germany to the hardwood of Los Angeles. Legendary careers reached dramatic turning points as underdog champions rose to capture ultimate glory.
- July 9, 2006 | International Soccer
Italy Wins World Cup Amid Zidane Drama
Italy captured their fourth FIFA World Cup title in Berlin after Zinedine Zidane was infamously red-carded for headbutting Marco Materazzi in his final career match.
- January 22, 2006 | NBA Basketball
Kobe Bryant Scores 81 Points
Los Angeles Lakers star Kobe Bryant put on a clinic against the Toronto Raptors, dropping 81 points to record the second-highest single-game scoring total in NBA history.
- January 4, 2006 | College Football
Vince Young Leads Texas to Rose Bowl Glory
Quarterback Vince Young scrambled into the end zone on fourth down to cap an epic individual effort and secure a national championship for Texas against powerhouse USC.
- February 5, 2006 | NFL Football
Steelers Win Super Bowl XL for Bettis
The Pittsburgh Steelers defeated the Seattle Seahawks 21-10, sending hall-of-fame running back Jerome Bettis into retirement with a championship ring in his hometown of Detroit.
- June 20, 2006 | NBA Basketball
Miami Heat Capture First NBA Championship
Dwyane Wade posted legendary performances to lead the Miami Heat back from a 0-2 deficit against the Dallas Mavericks, winning four straight games for the franchise's first title.
- February 12, 2006 | Winter Olympics
Shaun White Dominates Olympic Halfpipe
The 'Flying Tomato' captivated the sports world by launching soaring aerial tricks to capture his first Olympic gold medal in the men's snowboard halfpipe at the Turin Games.
- 2006 Season | Men's Tennis
Roger Federer's Three-Slam Dominance
Swiss maestro Roger Federer reached all four Grand Slam finals in 2006, winning three titles and cementing one of the most dominant individual seasons in tennis history.
- October 27, 2006 | MLB Baseball
Cardinals Surprise in World Series Triumph
Despite winning only 83 regular-season games, the St. Louis Cardinals stormed through the postseason to defeat the Detroit Tigers in five games for their tenth World Series title.
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