The year 2010 consisted of Sports Championship winners Chicago Blackhawks (NHL), Colorado Rapids (MLS), Los Angeles Lakers (NBA), New Orleans Saints (NFL), San Francisco Giants (MLB)
HIGHLIGHTS
The
2010 Stanley Cup championship series between the
Chicago Blackhawks and the
Philadelphia Flyers was a thrilling seven game series that saw the Blackhawks emerge victorious. After losing the first two games of the series on home ice, the Blackhawks stormed back to win four straight games, including two in
Philadelphia. The Flyers put up a valiant effort in the final two games but ultimately fell short as the Blackhawks won the Stanley Cup for the first time in 49 years. Patrick Kane was named the Conn Smythe Trophy winner as the most valuable player in the playoffs. The Blackhawks' win marked the beginning of a dynasty as they would go on to win the Stanley Cup again in
2013 and
2015.
The
2010 MLB World Series was a classic matchup between the
San Francisco Giants and the
Texas Rangers. The Giants won the series in five games, with the decisive Game 5 being won by a score of 3-1. The Giants' pitching staff was dominant throughout the series, allowing only 11 runs in the five games. The Giants' offense was led by the trio of Buster Posey, Aubrey Huff, and Cody Ross, who combined to hit .361 with three home runs and seven RBIs. The Rangers, meanwhile, were led by Josh Hamilton, who hit .350 with four home runs and seven RBIs in the series. In the end, the Giants' pitching staff proved to be too much for the Rangers, and the Giants were crowned World Series champions.
The
2010 NBA championship final series between the
Los Angeles Lakers and the
Boston Celtics was a classic matchup between two of the most storied franchises in the league. The Lakers, led by Kobe Bryant and Pau Gasol, had the home court advantage and won the first two games of the series. However, the Celtics, led by Paul Pierce and Ray Allen, came back to tie the series at two games apiece. The Lakers then won the next two games to take a 3-2 series lead. The Celtics then won the next two games to take a 3-2 series lead. The decisive Game 7 was a close battle, but the Lakers eventually pulled away in the fourth quarter to win the game and the championship. The Lakers won the series 4-3 and became the first team in
NBA history to win a championship after trailing in three separate series.
The
2010 NFL Super Bowl was an exciting matchup between the
New Orleans Saints and the
Indianapolis Colts. The Saints were the underdogs, but they managed to upset the favored Colts with a score of 31-17. The Saints’ offense was led by quarterback Drew Brees, who completed 32 of 39 passes for 288 yards and two touchdowns. He was also named the MVP of the game. On defense, the Saints were able to shut down the Colts offense and force four turnovers. This was the first Super Bowl win for the Saints and their first appearance since the franchise was founded in
1967. The Colts were led by quarterback Peyton Manning, who threw for 333 yards and one touchdown, but was unable to lead his team to a victory.
The
2010 MLB World Series was a classic matchup between the
San Francisco Giants and the
Texas Rangers. The Giants won the series in five games, with the decisive Game 5 being won by a score of 3-1. The Giants' pitching staff was dominant throughout the series, allowing only 11 runs in the five games. The Giants' offense was led by the trio of Buster Posey, Aubrey Huff, and Cody Ross, who combined to hit .361 with three home runs and seven RBIs. The Rangers, meanwhile, were led by Josh Hamilton, who hit .350 with four home runs and seven RBIs in the series. In the end, the Giants' pitching staff proved to be too much for the Rangers, and the Giants were crowned World Series champions.