Wednesday, December 30, 2015

2015: The Year in Sports


January

The Cowboys beat the Lions in the playoffs after a controversial flag is picked up. The play should have been called on the Cowboys but was not. The Cowboys would then lose to the Packers after Dez Bryant couldn't complete a catch according to the Calvin Johnson rule.

Ohio State would crush Oregon and win the College Football NCAA National Championship.

The Patriots would destroy the Colts in the AFC championship game however the Colts would complain that the Patriots used under inflated balls. An investigation would occur. Deflategate was born.

Chicago Cubs Baseball legend Ernie Banks dies at age 83.

ESPN Sports Anchor Stuart Scott passes away at  age 49 after his battle with cancer.


February

The New England Patriots win the Super Bowl defeating the Seattle Seahawks. Tom Brady was the games MVP. Julian Edelman had the winning score and Malcom Butler the game saving interception.

 Ed Sabol passes away at age 98. Sabol was best known for his NFL films.

Former Knick Anthony Mason dies at age 49.

Legendary college basketball coach Jerry Tarkanian died at the age of 84.

Josh Hamilton suffers a drug relapse and the Angels want no part of him. Hamilton isn't suspended.



March

Texas fires long time coach Rich Barnes.

Alex Rodriguez singles in his first at bat back from his 2014 suspension in a Spring Training game.

MLB legend Minnie Minoso dies at age 90.

The March Madness tournament kicks off in men's college basketball. Kentucky is the clear favorite to win the title.



April

Duke wins the National title defeating Wisconsin. Kentucky doesn't even make the title game after being clear favorites.

Alex Rodriguez makes his retain to baseball and his return to the Yankees. The fans welcome him back.

UCONN wins the woman's NCCAA national championship.

The Orioles play a home game with no crowd due to the Freddie Gray riots

Aaron Hernandez is found guilty of murder and gets life in prison.

Jordan Spieth wins the Masters.

The Angels trade Josh Hamilton back to the Texas Rangers.

Jameis Winston is drafted number one overall by the Buccaneers in the NFL draft.

Golf legend Calvin Peete dies at age 71.



May

Floyd Mayweather Jr and Manny Pacquiao finally meet in the battle of the two best boxers of the generation. Mayweather handily beats Pacquiao.

Alex Rodriguez passes Willie Mays on the all time home run list.

Chelsea wins Soccers premier league.

Tennis legend Doris Hart dies at age 89.


June

Tom Brady appeals his suspension for his role in Deflategate Gate after getting a four game ban.

Sepp Blatter ends his 17 year FIFA reign after a police probe in NYC.

American Pharaoh wins The Triple Crown.

Alex Rodriguez hits a home run at Yankee Stadium for his 3,000th hit.

Barcelona wins the Championship league led by Lionel Messi.

The Blackhawks win the NHL Stanley Cup.

The Warriors win the NBA title.

Vanderbilt wins the NCAA College Baseball title.

Dansby Swanson is drafted first overall by the Arizona Diamondbacks.

WWE legend Dusty Rhodes passes away


July

NFL legend Ken Stabler passes away at age 69.

WWE legend Rowdy Roddy Piper dies.

Jason Pierre Paul blows off his index finger playing with fire works on Fourth of July.

The USA Women's soccer team wins the World Cup.

The American League wins the MLB All Star Game. MLB fans voted on the greatest living players and Pete Rose and other Reds retuned to Cincinnati.



August

Geno Smith is punched in the face by his own teammate IK Enemkpali and has to get surgery. The Jets would turn to veteran Ryan Fitzpatrick who would never give back the job.

Patrick Kane is accused of sexual assault and eventually wins his case.

NASCAR Legend Buddy Baker dies at age 74.

NFL legend Frank Gifford dies at age 84.


September

A Judge overturns Tom Brady's four game suspension for his role in Deflategate. Brady throws four touchdowns on opening night against the Steelers.

Roberta Vinci defeats Serena Williams in a huge upset in the US Open.

The Nationals are eliminated from MLB postseason contention , many peoples World Series favorite. Jonathan Papelbon chokes Bryce Harper in a dugout fight.

The New York Mets win the NL East.

The Houston Astros reach the playoffs.

MLB And US legend Yogi Berra passes away at age 90.

Former NBA star Moses Malone dies at age 60

Tom Brady throws his 400th career touchdown.

David Ortiz hits his 500th home run.


October

Max Scherzer throws his second no hitter of the season.

Alex Rodriguez finishes the season with 33 home runs and the Yankees win the Wild Card. CC Sabathia checks into alcohol rehab right before the game.

Jose Bautista hits a dramatic playoff home run against the Rangers and does a dramatic bat flip.

The Mets defeat the Dodgers and Cubs and reach the World Series.

The Patriots , Panthers , and Broncos all start undefeated and dominate the NFL.

NBA coach Flip Saunders dies at age 60.

Steve Spurrier retries midway through the College Football season.

Lamar Odom overdoses in a brothel.


November

The Royals defeat the Mets in the World Series.

Eli Manning passes Joe Montana on the NFL Touchdown List.

Drew Brees and Eli Manning combine for 13 touchdown in a single game. Brees had 7 and Manning
6.

Holly Holms knocks out Ronda Rousey.

Kobe Bryant announces he will retire after the season.

David Ortiz announces he will retire after the 2016 season.

Peyton Manning breaks the NFL passing yardage all time record. He would get benched in the very same game. He would later reveal multiple injuries.

MLB pitcher Tommy Hanson dies at age 29.


December

Hockey great Dickie Moore dies at age 84.

A report comes out linking Peyton Manning , Clay Matthews ,  Ryan Howard  and other to an HGH clinic. Manning denies the allegations and threatens to sue over the issue.

Warriors lose ending their winning streak at 28 games.

Charles Woodson plays his final home game in the NFL.

The Raiders and Chargers play their final home games before potentially being relocated.

The Falcons defeat the Panthers ending their bid at a perfect season.

The Diamondbacks sign Zack Greinke. They also trade number one pick Dansby Swanson.




By Peter Vitella
@realpete13

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