| Denver Broncos repeat Super Bowl victory. John Elway voted MVP and announces his retirement from the sport. | |
| San Antonio Spurs win the franchise's first NBA title in strike shortened season. | |
| Houston Comets defeat New York Liberty to capture their third straight WNBA title. | |
| U.S. women's soccer team beats China to win Women's World Cup. | |
| Tiger Woods wins$6.6 million in golf purses. | |
| "The Great One," Wayne Gretzky, retires from the National Hockey League. | |
| New York Mets infield makes fewest errors in baseball history - 33. | |
| New York Yankees defeat Atlanta Braves to win their 25th World Series. They are dubbed the "Team of the Century." | |
| Sports world mourns the loss of Wilt Chamberlin, Walter Payton, Payne Stewart and "Joltin"' Joe DiMaggio. |