Sports · 2016
2016: The Year Underdogs Wrote History
From curse-breaking championship victories to unimaginable 5,000-to-1 miracle runs, 2016 delivered some of the most iconic moments in modern sports history. Legends cemented their legacies on the Olympic stage while long-standing droughts finally came to an unforgettable end.
- November 2, 2016 | Baseball
Chicago Cubs Break the 108-Year Curse
The Chicago Cubs defeated the Cleveland Indians in extra innings of Game 7 to capture their first World Series title since 1908.
- May 2, 2016 | Football
Leicester City's 5000-to-1 Premier League Miracle
Overcoming impossible odds, Leicester City secured their first-ever English Premier League title in one of the greatest upsets in sports history.
- June 19, 2016 | Basketball
Cleveland Cavaliers Rally from 3-1 NBA Finals Deficit
LeBron James led the Cavaliers to a dramatic Game 7 victory over the Golden State Warriors, bringing Cleveland its first NBA championship.
- August 13, 2016 | Swimming
Michael Phelps Reaches 23 Olympic Gold Medals
American swimmer Michael Phelps capped his legendary career at the Rio Olympics by extending his record total to 23 career gold medals.
- August 16, 2016 | Gymnastics
Simone Biles Dominates Gymnastics at Rio
Simone Biles dazzled global audiences by capturing four gold medals and one bronze in a transcendent Olympic debut.
- July 10, 2016 | Football
Portugal Claims First European Championship
Éder scored an extra-time winner against host nation France to secure Portugal's historic Euro 2016 victory.
- February 7, 2016 | American Football
Peyton Manning Wins Super Bowl 50
The Denver Broncos' ferocious defense propelled quarterback Peyton Manning to a victory over the Carolina Panthers in his final NFL game.
- November 27, 2016 | Formula 1
Nico Rosberg Wins F1 World Title and Retires
Nico Rosberg held off teammate Lewis Hamilton in Abu Dhabi to claim his maiden Formula 1 championship, retiring from the sport days later.
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