2001 Championships

The 2001 MLB World Series featured a matchup between the Arizona Diamondbacks and the New York Yankees. The Diamondbacks had the best record in the National League that year, while the Yankees had the best record in the American League. After a thrilling seven-game series, the Diamondbacks emerged victorious, winning the final game 3-2 in the bottom of the ninth inning. The series was filled with many memorable moments, including a dramatic game seven walk-off home run by Luis Gonzalez off Mariano Rivera to win the series. The Diamondbacks became the fastest expansion team to win a World Series, doing it in only their fourth year of existence. It was a memorable series for both teams, and a great moment for the city of Arizona.

The 2001 Super Bowl was a matchup between the Baltimore Ravens and the New York Giants. The Ravens, led by their defense, dominated the game and won 34-7. Their defense, which allowed a league-low 165 points during the regular season, held the Giants to 152 total yards and just seven points. The Ravens offense, led by quarterback Trent Dilfer, scored three touchdowns and a field goal, while their defense scored two touchdowns on interception returns. Ravens running back Jamal Lewis rushed for 102 yards and a touchdown, while wide receiver Qadry Ismail caught five passes for 137 yards. The Giants offense was unable to get anything going and was held to just 152 total yards and seven points. The Ravens defense was the star of the game, as they forced four turnovers and made several key stops that kept the Giants out of the end zone.

The 2001 Stanley Cup Final was a best-of-seven series between the Western Conference champion Colorado Avalanche and the Eastern Conference champion New Jersey Devils. The Avalanche won the series in seven games, becoming the first team since the 1971 Montreal Canadiens to win the Cup after dropping the first two games of the series. Colorado was led by star forwards Joe Sakic and Peter Forsberg, who combined for 25 points in the series. The Avalanche also received strong goaltending from Patrick Roy, who won the Conn Smythe Trophy as the playoff MVP. The Devils were led by goaltender Martin Brodeur and forward Scott Gomez, who led all players with 11 points in the series. The Avalanche's victory was the first for the franchise since moving to Denver in 1995, and their second overall.

The 2001 NBA championship final series between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Philadelphia 76ers was a highly competitive and exciting series. The Lakers, led by Shaquille O'Neal and Kobe Bryant, had the best record in the Western Conference and were the favorites to win the championship. The 76ers, led by Allen Iverson, were the surprise team of the playoffs and had the best record in the Eastern Conference. The series went to a decisive Game 5, where the Lakers won the championship with a 111-98 victory. The Lakers were led by O'Neal who had a triple-double in the deciding game, and Bryant who scored 28 points. The 76ers put up a valiant effort, but were ultimately unable to overcome the Lakers. The Lakers would go on to win three more championships in the next four years.

The 2001 MLB World Series featured a matchup between the Arizona Diamondbacks and the New York Yankees. The Diamondbacks had the best record in the National League that year, while the Yankees had the best record in the American League. After a thrilling seven-game series, the Diamondbacks emerged victorious, winning the final game 3-2 in the bottom of the ninth inning. The series was filled with many memorable moments, including a dramatic game seven walk-off home run by Luis Gonzalez off Mariano Rivera to win the series. The Diamondbacks became the fastest expansion team to win a World Series, doing it in only their fourth year of existence. It was a memorable series for both teams, and a great moment for the city of Arizona.