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18 Great Sports Moments Of 2015

"Great moments are born from great opportunities" -Herb Brooks , 1980 U.S Olympic Men's Ice Hockey Coach

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18 Great Sports Moments Of 2015

1. Chile beats Argentina in the Copa America

On July 5th host team, Chile, beat their long time rival, Argentina, 4-1 in penalty shots.


2. Patrick Kane's record streak

Blackhawk's superstar, Patrick Kane #88, extended his franchise-record points streak to 26 with multiple power-play goals.


3. American Pharaoh wins the Triple Crown

Jockey, Victor Esperanza, rode American Pharaoh to victory at the Belmont Stake on June 6th to win the prestigious Triple Crown.


4. The Montreal Canadiens honor the victims of the Paris attacks

NHL team, the Montreal Canadiens, held a moment of silence the night after the brutal Paris terrorist attacks.


5. U.S.A wins the Women's World Cup

The American Women's Soccer Team defeated the Japanese, 5-2, this summer and claimed the World Cup title.


6. Ohio State wins national championship

The Ohio State Buckeyes charged their way to a national championship title, defeating the Oregon Ducks 42-20.


7. Buffalo Sabres draft Boston University's Jack EichelRookie, Jack Eichel, the NHL's number two draft pick, signed with the Buffalo Sabres in the first round of the 2015 NHL draft.


8. Blackhawks win the Stanley Cup

The Chicago Blackhawks won the Stanley Cup on home ice, beating the Tampa Bay Lightning 2-0 in game six.


9. Kansas City Royals Win the World Series

The Kansas City Royals defeated the New York Mets by four games to one. This is the Royal's first world title since 1985.


10. Warriors Break Record to Win Most Consecutive Games at the Beginning of a Season

The Golden State Warriors have broken the record for best season start in NBA history, 24-0.


11. Missouri Tigers Carry Coach Gary Pinkel Off the Field

Pinkle announced in November that he would resign at the end of the reason because he was diagnosed in May with non-Hodgkin lymphoma.


12. Jordan Speith loses the top of his trophy

Golf star, Jordan Speith, won both the US Open and Masters Tournament this year, losing the top of his trophy at the US Open.


13. New Zealand's rugby team performs an emotional Haka at funeral for Jonah Lomu

Past and present members of the New Zeland Rugby teams, "All Blacks" and "Hurricanes", came together and paid tribute to their teammate, Jonah Lomu, with an emotional Haka.


14. Wilmer Flores breaks down during a game

Wilmer Flores was still on the infield when he heard the news of his possible trade from the Mets and began crying, but continued to play.


15. Arsenal forward Olivier Giroud scores opening goal

Olivier Giroud scored his first goal as a member of the Arsenal team on March 14th.


16. Abby Wambach Retires

With an outstanding record of 184 goals on the national team, Abby Wambach retired from the U.S.A Women's Soccer Team.


17. Holly Holm Defeats Rhonda Rousey

Holly Holm delivered an utterly shocking head kick knockout over powerhouse Rhonda Rousey.


18. Tom Brady and the Infamous Ball Deflating Scandal

New England Patriot's superstar quarterback Tom Brady was suspended four-games by the NFL.

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