2009 in sports describes the world events in sport.
Alpine skiing 2009 Winter Universiade held in Harbin,China Alpine World Ski Championships 2009 held in Val d'Isère, Savoy, France
American football Super Bowl XLIII – the Pittsburgh Steelers (AFC) won 27–23 over the Arizona Cardinals (NFC) Location: Raymond James Stadium Attendance: 70,774 MVP: Santonio Holmes, WR (Pittsburgh) BCS National Championship Game at Orange Bowl (2008 season): The Florida Gators won 24-14 over the Oklahoma Sooners in front of a record crowd of 78,468 to win the BCS National Championship September 20 – The Dallas Cowboys play their first game in the new Cowboys Stadium against the New York Giants and lose 31–33. The game drew an NFL record regular-season crowd of over 105,000. September 27 – Detroit Lions defeat the Washington Redskins to end a 19-game losing streak dating back to December 2007. This tied the 1942–45 Chicago Cardinals (who suspended independent operations in 1944) and the 1961–62 Oakland Raiders for the second longest such streak after the 1976–77 Tampa Bay Buccaneers. October 8 – The United Football League made its debut. November 27 – In the first UFL Championship Game, the Las Vegas Locomotives defeat the previously unbeaten Florida Tuskers 20–17 in overtime.
Association football
Shakhtar Donetsk win the UEFA Cup after beating Werder Bremen 2–1 in extra time of the 2009 UEFA Cup Final in Istanbul. FC Barcelona win the UEFA Champions League after beating Manchester United 2–0 in the 2009 UEFA Champions League Final in Rome. Estudiantes win the Copa Libertadores after beating Cruzeiro 4–1 on points. win the 2009 FIFA Confederations Cup after beating the 3–2 in the final in Johannesburg, South Africa. win the 2009 CONCACAF Gold Cup after beating the 5–0 in the final in East Rutherford, United States. win the 2009 FIFA U-20 World Cup after beating 4–3 in penalties (the match ended 0–0) in the final in Cairo, Egypt. win the 2009 FIFA U-17 World Cup after beating 1–0 in the final in Abuja, Nigeria. FC Barcelona win the 2009 FIFA Club World Cup after beating Estudiantes de La Plata 2–1 in the final in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Liga Deportiva Universitaria de Quito win the Recopa Sudamericana after defeating Internacional in the two-legged final. Liga Deportiva Universitaria de Quito win the Copa Sudamericana after defeating Fluminense FC in the two-legged final. FIFA World Player of the Year: Men: Lionel Messi, and FC Barcelona Women: Marta, and Los Angeles Sol Marta becomes the first four-time winner of the award of either sex, with all of her awards consecutive.
Athletics
2009 World Championships in Athletics at Olympiastadion, Berlin
Australian Rules Football Australian Football League July 11 – kick the lowest score since 1961 when they score only 1.7 (13) against ’s 19.16 (130) September 26 – 2009 AFL Grand Final in Melbourne, Australia, is won by the Geelong Football Club against the St Kilda Football Club on by 12 points.
Bandy
2009 Bandy World Championship in Västerås, Sweden, is won by the host nation after defeating Russia in the final
Baseball
Japan win the 2009 World Baseball Classic after beating South Korea by 5–3 (F/10) in the final at Dodger Stadium, Los Angeles, California. New York City opens two new ballparks, The New Yankee Stadium for the New York Yankees and Citi Field for the New York Mets. Mark Buehrle of the Chicago White Sox throws the 18th perfect game in Major League history against the Tampa Bay Rays. The New York Yankees defeat the Philadelphia Phillies 4 games to 2 to win their 27th World Series championship. Hideki Matsui is named World Series MVP The Yomiuri Giants defeat the Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters 4 games to 2 to win their 21st Japan Series championship. The Giants' Shinnosuke Abe is named MVP.
Basketball
NCAA men's tournament — North Carolina defeats Michigan State 89–72 at Ford Field in Detroit. It is North Carolina's fifth national title. NBA Finals — The Los Angeles Lakers defeat the Orlando Magic 4 games to 1 to win the 2009 NBA Championship. The Lakers' Kobe Bryant is named Finals MVP. Euroleague — Panathinaikos win their fifth Euroleague crown, defeating defending champions CSKA Moscow 73–71 in the final in Berlin. NCAA women's tournament — Connecticut completes a 39–0 season with a 76–54 win over Louisville at the Scottrade Center in St. Louis. It is the sixth national title and third unbeaten season for the Huskies.
Boxing 2009 World Amateur Boxing Championships held in Mediolanum Forum, Milan David Haye defeats Nikolai Valuev to claim the WBA World heavyweight title. Vitali Klitchko comes back from injury Manny Pacquiao defeated Ricky Hatton to win the IBO and Ring Magazine Light Welterweight championship. Pacquiao also defeated Miguel Cotto to win the WBO Welterweight championship to become the first boxer to win 7 world title in seven different weight classes. Floyd Mayweather Jr. came out of retirement by facing lightweight champion Juan Manuel Marquez and defeating him by unanimous decision.
Canadian football 97th Grey Cup game at McMahon Stadium in Calgary – Montreal Alouettes defeat Saskatchewan Roughriders 28–27. Avon Cobourne was named MVP
Cricket
March 3 – five members of the Sri Lanka national cricket team are injured when their team bus is attacked by masked gunmen en route to the third day's play of their Second Test against Pakistan at Lahore. The tour is cancelled following the attack. March 7–22 – 2009 Women's Cricket World Cup held in Australia. Deccan Chargers win the 2009 Indian Premier League held in South Africa. June 5, – June 21, – 2009 ICC World Twenty20 held in England. September 22, – October 5, – 2009 ICC Champions Trophy held 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: Men's U-19 World Floorball Championships Champion: EuroFloorball Cup Men's champion: SSV Helsinki Women's champion: IKSU innebandy
Golf
Major championships The Masters winner: Ángel Cabrera U.S. Open winner: Lucas Glover The Open Championship winner: Stewart Cink PGA Championship winner: Yang Yong-eun
Women's major championships Kraft Nabisco Championship winner: Brittany Lincicome LPGA Championship winner: Anna Nordqvist U.S. Women's Open winner: Ji Eun-hee Women's British Open winner: 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 Tradition winner: Mike Reid Senior Players Championship winner: Jay Haas
Gymnastics 2009 World Artistic Gymnastics Championships 2009 World Rhythmic Gymnastics Championships
Handball 2009 World Men's Handball Championship – France defeats Croatia 24–19 in the final
Horse racing Steeplechases Cheltenham Gold Cup – Kauto Star Grand National – Mon Mome Flat races Australia: Melbourne Cup – Shocking Canadian Triple Crown: Queen's Plate – Eye of the Leopard Prince of Wales Stakes – Gallant 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: 2,000 Guineas Stakes – Sea the Stars The Derby – Sea the Stars St. Leger Stakes – Mastery United States Triple Crown: Kentucky Derby – Mine That Bird Preakness Stakes – Rachel Alexandra Belmont Stakes – Summer Bird Breeders' Cup World Thoroughbred Championships at Santa Anita Park, Arcadia, California (all races in order of running): Day 1 (November 6): Breeders' Cup Marathon – Man of Iron Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies Turf – Tapitsfly Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies – She Be Wild Breeders' Cup Filly & Mare Turf – Midday Breeders' Cup Filly & Mare Sprint – Informed Decision Breeders' Cup Ladies' Classic – Life Is Sweet Day 2 (November 7): Breeders' Cup Juvenile Turf – Pounced Breeders' Cup Turf Sprint – California Flag Breeders' Cup Sprint – Dancing in Silks Breeders' Cup Juvenile – Vale of York Breeders' Cup Mile – Goldikova Breeders' Cup Dirt Mile – Furthest Land Breeders' Cup Turf – Conduit Breeders' Cup Classic – Zenyatta
Ice hockey
April 18 – Bentley Generals win 2009 Allan Cup Canadian senior championship. April 19 – Ak Bars Kazan win 2009 Gagarin Cup. May 10 – defeats 2–1 to win the 2009 IIHF World Championship. May 24 – Windsor Spitfires win 2009 Memorial Cup Canadian junior championship. June 12 – Pittsburgh Penguins defeat the Detroit Red Wings to win the 2009 Stanley Cup. Evgeni Malkin is awarded the Conn Smythe Trophy. June 26–27 – 2009 NHL entry draft held in Montreal. September 29 – ZSC Lions defeat the Chicago Blackhawks to win the 2009 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 ()
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 ()
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 ()
6/20 – The Ultimate Fighter: United States vs. United Kingdom Finale
July
7/11 – UFC 100 ()
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 ()
Motorsport
Netball International tournaments Date Tournament Winners Runners up 19–28 June2009 Asian Netball Championships 24–29 Aug2009 Taini Jamison Trophy Series World 7September2009 South Pacific Mini Games9–11 October2009 World Netball Series Major leagues Host League Winners Runners up Australia/New ZealandANZ ChampionshipMelbourne VixensAdelaide ThunderbirdsUnited KingdomNetball SuperleagueTeam BathGalleria Mavericks
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