2009 in sports

2009 in sportsdescribes the world events in sport.

Alpine skiing

• Alpine World Ski Championships 2009held atVal d'Isère,Savoy, France

American football

• Super Bowl XLIII– thePittsburgh Steelers(AFC) won 27–23 over theArizona Cardinals(NFC)
  • Location:Raymond James Stadium
  • Attendance: 70,774
  • MVP:Santonio Holmes,WR (Pittsburgh)
• BCS National Championship GameatOrange Bowl(2008 season):
  • TheFlorida Gatorswon 24-14 over theOklahoma Soonersin front of a record crowd of 78,468 to win the BCS National Championship
• September 20 – TheDallas Cowboysplay their first game in the newCowboys Stadiumagainst theNew York Giantsand lose 31–33. The game drew an NFL record regular-season crowd of over 105,000.
• September 27 –Detroit Lionsdefeat theWashington Redskinsto end a 19-game losing streak dating back to December 2007. This tied the 1942–45Chicago Cardinals(who suspended independent operations in 1944) and the 1961–62Oakland Raidersfor the second longest such streak after the 1976–77 Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
• October 8 – TheUnited Football Leaguemade its debut.
• November 27 – In thefirst UFL Championship Game,theLas Vegas Locomotivesdefeat the previously unbeatenFlorida Tuskers20–17 in overtime.

Association football

Main article:2009 in association football

• Shakhtar Donetskwin theUEFA Cupafter beatingWerder Bremen2–1 inextra timeof the2009 UEFA Cup FinalinIstanbul.
• FC Barcelonawin theUEFA Champions Leagueafter beatingManchester United2–0 in the2009 UEFA Champions League Finalin Rome.
• Estudianteswin theCopa Libertadoresafter beatingCruzeiro4–1 on points.
• Brazilwin the2009 FIFA Confederations Cupafter beating theUnited States3–2 in the final inJohannesburg,South Africa.
• Mexicowin the2009 CONCACAF Gold Cupafter beating theUnited States5–0 in the final inEast Rutherford,United States.
• Ghanawin the2009 FIFA U-20 World Cupafter beatingBrazil4–3 in penalties (the match ended 0–0) in the final inCairo,Egypt.
• Switzerlandwin the2009 FIFA U-17 World Cupafter beatingNigeria1–0 in the final inAbuja,Nigeria.
• FC Barcelonawin the2009 FIFA Club World Cupafter beatingEstudiantes de La Plata2–1 in the final inAbu Dhabi,United Arab Emirates.
• Liga Deportiva Universitaria de Quitowin theRecopa Sudamericanaafter defeatingInternacionalin the two-legged final.
• Liga Deportiva Universitaria de Quitowin theCopa Sudamericanaafter defeatingFluminense FCin the two-legged final.
• FIFA World Player of the Year:
  • Men:Lionel Messi,ArgentinaandFC Barcelona
  • Women:Marta,BrazilandLos Angeles Sol
    • Marta becomes the first four-time winner of the award of either sex, with all of her awards consecutive.

Athletics

Main article:2009 in athletics (track and field)

• 2009 World Championships in AthleticsatOlympiastadion,Berlin

Australian Rules Football

• Australian Football League
  • July 11 –Fremantlekick the lowest score since1961when they score only 1.7 (13) againstAdelaide’s 19.16 (130)
  • September 26 –2009 AFL Grand Finalin Melbourne, Australia, is won by the Geelong Football Club against the St Kilda Football Club on by 12 points.

Bandy

Main article:2009 in ice sports

• 2009 Bandy World ChampionshipinVästerås,Sweden, is won by the host nation after defeating Russia in the final

Baseball

Main article:2009 in baseball

See also:2009 Major League Baseball seasonand2009 Nippon Professional Baseball season

• Japanwin the2009 World Baseball Classicafter beatingSouth Koreaby 5–3 (F/10) in the final atDodger Stadium,Los Angeles, California.
• New York City opens two new ballparks, TheNew Yankee Stadiumfor theNew York YankeesandCiti Fieldfor theNew York Mets.
• Mark Buehrleof theChicago White Soxthrows the 18thperfect gamein Major League history against theTampa Bay Rays.
• TheNew York Yankeesdefeat thePhiladelphia Phillies4 games to 2 to win their 27thWorld Serieschampionship.Hideki Matsuiis namedWorld Series MVP
• TheYomiuri Giantsdefeat theHokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters4 games to 2 to win their 21stJapan Serieschampionship. The Giants'Shinnosuke Abeis named MVP.

Basketball

Main article:2009 in basketball

• NCAA men's tournament—North CarolinadefeatsMichigan State89–72 atFord Fieldin Detroit. It isNorth Carolina'sfifth national title.
• NBA Finals— TheLos Angeles Lakersdefeat theOrlando Magic4 games to 1 to win the2009NBA Championship. The Lakers'Kobe Bryantis namedFinals MVP.
• Euroleague—Panathinaikoswin their fifth Euroleague crown, defeatingdefending championsCSKA Moscow73–71 in thefinalinBerlin.
• NCAA women's tournament—Connecticutcompletes a 39–0 season with a 76–54 win overLouisvilleat theScottrade CenterinSt. Louis.It is the sixth national title and third unbeaten season for theHuskies.

Boxing

• 2009 World Amateur Boxing Championshipsheld inMediolanum Forum,Milan
• David HayedefeatsNikolai Valuevto claim the WBA World heavyweight title.
• Vitali Klitchkocomes back from injury
• Manny PacquiaodefeatedRicky Hattonto win theIBOandRing MagazineLight Welterweightchampionship. Pacquiao also defeatedMiguel Cottoto win theWBOWelterweightchampionship to become the first boxer to win 7 world title in seven differentweight classes.
• Floyd Mayweather Jr.came out of retirement by facinglightweightchampionJuan Manuel Marquezand defeating him byunanimous decision.

Canadian football

• 97th Grey Cupgame atMcMahon StadiuminCalgary–Montreal AlouettesdefeatSaskatchewan Roughriders28–27.Avon Cobournewas named MVP

Cricket

Main article:2009 in cricket

• March 3 – five members of theSri Lanka national cricket teamare injured when their team busis attacked by masked gunmenen route to the third day's play of their Second Test againstPakistanatLahore.The touris cancelled following the attack.
• March 7–22 –2009 Women's Cricket World Cupheld in Australia.
• Deccan Chargerswin the2009 Indian Premier Leagueheld in South Africa.
• June 5, – June 21, –2009 ICC World Twenty20held in England.
• September 22, – October 5, –2009 ICC Champions Trophyheld in South Africa

Cycling

• Giro d'Italia–Denis Menchov
• Tour de France–Alberto Contador
• Vuelta a España–Alejandro Valverde
• 2009 UCI Road World Championships - Men's Road Race–Cadel Evans
• 2009 UCI Road World Championships – Men's Time Trial–Fabian Cancellara
• 2009 UCI Road World Championships - Women's Road Race–Tatiana Guderzo
• 2009 UCI Road World Championships – Women's Time Trial–Kristin Armstrong

Floorball

• Women's World Floorball Championships
  • Champion:Sweden
• Men's under-19 World Floorball Championships
  • Champion:Sweden
• EuroFloorball Cup
  • Men's champion:SSV Helsinki
  • Women's champion:IKSU Innebandy

Golf

Main article:2009 in golf

Major championships

• The Masterswinner:Ángel Cabrera
• U.S. Openwinner:Lucas Glover
• The Open Championshipwinner:Stewart Cink
• PGA Championshipwinner:Yang Yong-eun

Women's major championships

• Kraft Nabisco Championshipwinner:Brittany Lincicome
• LPGA Championshipwinner:Anna Nordqvist
• U.S. Women's Openwinner:Ji Eun-hee
• Women's British Openwinner:Catriona Matthew

Senior major championships

• Senior PGA Championship winner:Michael Allen
• Senior British Open winner:Loren Roberts
• U.S. Senior Open winner:Fred Funk
• The Traditionwinner:Mike Reid
• Senior Players Championshipwinner:Jay Haas

Gymnastics

• 2009 World Artistic Gymnastics Championships
• 2009 World Rhythmic Gymnastics Championships

Handball

• 2009 World Men's Handball Championship–FrancedefeatsCroatia24–19 in the final

Horse racing

Steeplechases

• Cheltenham Gold Cup–Kauto Star
• Grand National–Mon Mome

Flat races

• Australia:Melbourne Cup–Shocking
• Canadian Triple Crown:
  1. Queen's Plate–Eye of the Leopard
  2. Prince of Wales Stakes– Gallant
  3. Breeders' Stakes– Purple Shower
• Dubai:Dubai World Cup–Well Armed
• France:Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe–Sea the Stars
• Ireland:Irish Derby Stakes–Fame and Glory
• Japan:Japan Cup–Vodka
• English Triple Crown:
  1. 2,000 Guineas Stakes– Sea the Stars
  2. The Derby– Sea the Stars
  3. St. Leger Stakes–Mastery
• United States Triple Crown:
  1. Kentucky Derby–Mine That Bird
  2. Preakness Stakes–Rachel Alexandra
  3. Belmont Stakes–Summer Bird
• Breeders' CupWorld Thoroughbred Championships atSanta Anita Park,Arcadia,California (all races in order of running):
  • Day 1 (November 6):
    1. Breeders' Cup Marathon–Man of Iron
    2. Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies Turf–Tapitsfly
    3. Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies–She Be Wild
    4. Breeders' Cup Filly & Mare Turf–Midday
    5. Breeders' Cup Filly & Mare Sprint–Informed Decision
    6. Breeders' Cup Ladies' Classic–Life Is Sweet
  • Day 2 (November 7):
    1. Breeders' Cup Juvenile Turf–Pounced
    2. Breeders' Cup Turf Sprint–California Flag
    3. Breeders' Cup Sprint–Dancing in Silks
    4. Breeders' Cup Juvenile–Vale of York
    5. Breeders' Cup Mile–Goldikova
    6. Breeders' Cup Dirt Mile–Furthest Land
    7. Breeders' Cup Turf–Conduit
    8. Breeders' Cup Classic–Zenyatta

Ice hockey

Main article:2009 in ice sports

• April 18 –Bentley Generalswin2009 Allan CupCanadian senior championship.
• April 19 –Ak Bars Kazanwin2009 Gagarin Cup.
• May 10 –RussiadefeatsCanada2–1 to win the2009 IIHF World Championship.
• May 24 –Windsor Spitfireswin2009 Memorial CupCanadian junior championship.
• June 12 –Pittsburgh Penguinsdefeat theDetroit Red Wingsto win the2009 Stanley Cup.Evgeni Malkinis awarded theConn Smythe Trophy.
• June 26–27 –2009 NHL Entry Draftheld inMontreal.
• September 29 –ZSC Lionsdefeat theChicago Blackhawksto win the2009 Victoria Cup.

Mixed martial arts

The following is a list of major noteworthy MMA events by month.

January

1/14 –World Victory Road Presents: Sengoku no Ran 2009

1/17 –UFC 93: Franklin vs. Henderson

1/24 –Affliction: Day of Reckoning(Last Affliction event)

1/25 –WEC 38: Varner vs. Cerrone

1/31 –UFC 94: St-Pierre vs. Penn 2

February

2/7 –UFC Fight Night: Lauzon vs. Stephens

2/21 –UFC 95: Sanchez vs. Stevenson

March

3/1 –WEC 39: Brown vs. Garcia

3/7 –UFC 96: Jackson vs. Jardine

3/8 –DREAM.7

3/20 –World Victory Road Presents: Sengoku 7

April

4/1 –UFC Fight Night: Condit vs. Kampmann

4/3 –Bellator I(Bellator FC's first event; Start of Bellator season 1)

4/5 –WEC 40: Torres vs. Mizugaki

4/5 –DREAM.8

4/10 –Bellator II

4/11 –Strikeforce: Shamrock vs. Diaz

4/17 –Bellator III

4/17 –Bellator IV

4/18 –UFC 97: Redemption

May

5/1 –Bellator V

5/2 –World Victory Road Presents: Sengoku 8

5/8 –Bellator VI

5/15 –ShoMMA 1: Evangelista vs. Aina

5/15 –Bellator VII

5/15 –MFC 21: Hard Knocks

5/23 –UFC 98: Evans vs. Machida

5/26 –DREAM.9

5/29 –Bellator IX

June

6/5 –Bellator X

6/6 –Strikeforce: Lawler vs. Shields

6/7 –WEC 41: Brown vs. Faber II

6/12 –Bellator XI

6/13 –UFC 99: The Comeback

6/19 –ShoMMA 2: Villasenor vs. Cyborg

6/19 –Bellator XII(End of Bellator season 1)

6/20 –The Ultimate Fighter: United States vs. United Kingdom Finale

July

7/11 –UFC 100(This event holds the highestPPVbuyrate for a MMA event with 1.6 million buys)

7/20 –DREAM.10

8/2 –World Victory Road Presents: Sengoku 9

8/8 –UFC 101: Declaration

8/9 –WEC 42: Torres vs. Bowles

8/15 –Strikeforce: Carano vs. Cyborg

8/29 –UFC 102: Couture vs. Nogueira

September

9/16 –UFC Fight Night: Diaz vs. Guillard

9/19 –UFC 103: Franklin vs. Belfort

9/23 –World Victory Road Presents: Sengoku 10

9/25 –ShoMMA 3: Kennedy vs. Cummings

October

10/6 –DREAM.11

10/10 –WEC 43: Cerrone vs. Henderson

10/24 –UFC 104: Machida vs. Shogun

10/25 –DREAM.12

November

11/6 –ShoMMA 4: Gurgel vs. Evangelista

11/7 –Strikeforce: Fedor vs. Rogers

11/7 –World Victory Road Presents: Sengoku 11

11/14 –UFC 105: Couture vs. Vera

11/18 –WEC 44: Brown vs. Aldo

11/20 –ShoMMA 5: Woodley vs. Bears

11/21 –UFC 106: Ortiz vs. Griffin 2

December

12/5 –The Ultimate Fighter: Heavyweights Finale

12/12 –UFC 107: Penn vs. Sanchez

12/19 –WEC 45: Cerrone vs. Ratcliff

12/19 –Strikeforce: Evolution

12/31 –Dynamite!! 2009(Event featured 12DREAM/SRCMMA bouts and 6K-1kickboxing bouts)

See also:2009 in Pancrase

Motorsport

Main articles:2009 in motorsportandList of 2009 motorsport champions

Netball

• ANZ Championship—Melbourne Vixensdef.Adelaide Thunderbirdsby 54–46 to win the2009 season.
• World Youth Netball Championships —AustraliaU21 def.New ZealandU21 to win 2009 WYNC in the Cook Islands.
• World Netball Series(inaugural) —New Zealanddef.Jamaicaby 32–27 to win the2009 Seriesin Manchester, England.

Pickleball

• November 2–8: The first United States national pickleball championships are held inSurprise, Arizona.

Rink hockey

• Spain wins the2009 Rink Hockey World Championship,defeatingArgentinain the final.

Rowing

• 2009 World Rowing Championshipsregatta will be held atLake Malta,Poznań,Poland

Rugby league

Main article:2009 in rugby league

• March 1 –Manly-Warringah Sea EaglesdefeatsLeeds Rhinos28–20 to win the2009 World Club ChallengeatElland Road
• March 22:Maesteg,South Wales– 20-year-old forwardLeon Walkercollapses and dies on the field in a reserve match betweenWakefield Trinity WildcatsandCeltic Crusaders.
• June–July –QueenslanddefeatsNew South Wales2–1 in the2009 State of Origin seriesto claim a record 4th straight Origin series victory.
• August 29 –Warrington WolvesdefeatsHuddersfield Giants25 – 16 to winThe Carnegie Challenge CupatWembley
• October 4 –Melbourne StormdefeatParramatta Eels23–16 in the2009 NRL Grand Finalto win their thirdpremiershipand second in two years.Billy SlaternamedClive Churchill Medalist.On April 22, 2010, the Melbourne Storm were stripped of the 2007 and 2009 premierships and the 2006–2008 minor premierships, after Storm officials confessed to the NRL that the club had committed serious and systematic breaches of the salary cap between 2006 and 2010 by running a well-organized dual contract and bookkeeping system which concealed a total of $3.17 million in payments made to players outside of the salary cap.
• November –AustraliadefeatEngland46–16 in the final of theRugby League Four Nationstournament in England.

Rugby union

Main article:2009 in rugby union

• 115thSix Nations Championshipseries is won byIrelandwho complete theGrand Slam
• 2009 Rugby World Cup Sevens
  • Waleswin themen's competition.
  • The inauguralwomen's competitionis won byAustralia.
• 2008–09 IRB Sevens World Series–South Africa
• July 18 – TheCeltic LeagueandItalian Rugby Federationtentatively agree that two Italian teams will enter the previouslyCelticleague in 2010–11.
• September 14 –SANZAR,the organiser of theTri NationsandSuper 14competitions, announces thatArgentinahas been provisionally invited to join an expanded "Four Nations" competition effective in 2012.
• November 12 – Independent arbitrators appointed by SANZAR award the 15th Super Rugby franchise to Melbourne, specifically to the operators of theMelbourne Rebels,the city's representative in the defunctAustralian Rugby Championship.The new team, whose name was ultimately announced as the Rebels, will join an expanded Super 15 in 2011.
• 2009 British & Irish Lions tour to South Africa– South Africa wins the Test series 2–1
• Tri Nations–South Africa

Ski jumping

• January 6 –Wolfgang Loitzlwins theFour Hills Tournament

Speed skating

• Czech female skaterMartina Sáblíkováand Dutch male skaterSven Kramerwin the2009 World Allround Speed Skating ChampionshipsinHamar

Swimming

• 2009 World Aquatics Championshipsheld at Rome

Tennis

• Australian Open
  • Men's final:Rafael NadaldefeatsRoger Federer,7–5, 3–6, 7–6(3), 3–6, 6–2
  • Women's final:Serena WilliamsdefeatsDinara Safina,6–0, 6–3
• French Open
  • Men's final:Roger Federer defeatsRobin Söderling,6–1, 7–6(1), 6–4
  • Women's final:Svetlana Kuznetsovadefeats Dinara Safina, 6–4, 6–2
• Wimbledon championships
  • Men's final:Roger Federer defeatsAndy Roddick,5–7, 7–6(6), 7–6(5), 3–6, 16–14
  • Women's final:Serena WilliamsdefeatsVenus Williams,7–6(3), 6–2
• U.S. Open
  • Men's final:Juan Martín del Potrodefeats Roger Federer, 3–6, 7–6(5), 4–6, 7–6(4), 6–2
  • Women's final:Kim ClijstersdefeatsCaroline Wozniacki,7–5, 6–3
• Davis Cup
  • SpaindefeatsCzech Republic,5–0
• Fed Cup
  • ItalydefeatsUnited States,4–0

Water polo

• Men's water polo World Championship 2009:Serbia

Multi-sport events

• August 3 – 9 – 2009 World Waterski Championships inCalgary,Alberta, Canada.
• July 11 – 19 –2009 Lusophony Gamesin Lisbon, Portugal.
• July 16 – 26 –World Games 2009inKaohsiung,Taiwan.
  • Chinese delegation boycotts the opening ceremony on July 16.
• 2009 Summer Deaflympicsis held inTaipei,Taiwan
• December 5(some events will start from December 2)—December 13 –2009 East Asian Gamesin Hong Kong, China
• December 9 – December 18 –2009 Southeast Asian GamesinVientiane,Laos