Best Championship Performance
2001 – Tiger Woods: Won U.S. Open by a record 15 strokes
2004 – Phil Mickelson
2005 – Curt Schilling, Boston Red Sox
2006 – Vince Young, U. of Texas
2007 – Peyton Manning, Indianapolis Colts
2008 – Tiger Woods, 2008 U.S. Open
2009 – Michael Phelps, Olympic swimming
Best International Athlete
2006 – Albert Pujols
2007 – Roger Federer
Best International Female Athlete
2008 – Lorena Ochoa, golf
2009 – Lorena Ochoa, golf
Best International Male Athlete
2008 – Rafael Nadal, Tennis
2009 – Usain Bolt, track and field
Best Upset
2004 – Detroit Pistons
2005 – Bucknell beats Kansas in NCAA tournament
2006 – None given
2007 – Golden State Warriors over Dallas Mavericks in first round of NBA playoffs
2008 – New York Giants over New England Patriots at the Super Bowl
2009 – US soccer over Spain in Confederations Cup semifinal
Best Breakthrough Athlete of the Year
1993- Gary Sheffield, San Diego Padres
1994- Mike Piazza, Los Angeles Dodgers
1995- Jeff Bagwell, Houston Astros
1996- Hideo Nomo, Los Angeles Dodgers
1997- Tiger Woods, Golf
1998- Nomar Garciaparra, Boston Red Sox
1999- Randy Moss, Minnesota Vikings
2000- Kurt Warner, St. Louis Rams
2001-Daunte Culpepper, Minnesota Vikings
2002- Tom Brady, New England Patriots
2003- Alfonso Soriano, New York Yankees
2004- LeBron James, Cleveland Cavaliers
2005- Dwyane Wade, Miami Heat
2006- Chris Paul, New Orleans Hornets
2007- Devin Hester, Chicago Bears
2008- Adrian Peterson, Minnesota Vikings
2009-Matt Ryan, Atlanta Falcons
Coach/Manager of the Year (Best Coach/Manager)
1993- Jimmy Johnson, Dallas Cowboys
1994- Jimmy Johnson, Dallas Cowboys
1995- George Seifert, San Francisco 49ers
1996- Gary Barnett, Northwestern
1997- Joe Torre, New York Yankees
1998- Jim Leyland, Florida Marlins
1999- Joe Torre, New York Yankees
2000- Joe Torre, New York Yankees
2001- Joe Torre, New York Yankees
2002- Phil Jackson, Los Angeles Lakers
2003- Jon Gruden, Tampa Bay Buccaneers
2004- Larry Brown, Detroit Pistons
2005- Bill Belichick, New England Patriots
2006- Bill Cowher, Pittsburgh Steelers
2007- Tony Dungy, Indianapolis Colts
2008- Pat Summitt, Tennessee Women’s Basketball
2009-Phil Jackson, Los Angeles Lakers
Comeback Athlete of the Year
1993- Dave Winfield, Toronto Blue Jays
1994- Mario Lemieux, Pittsburgh Penguins
1995- Dan Marino, Miami Dolphins
1996- Michael Jordan, Chicago Bulls
1997- Evander Holyfield, boxer
1998- Roger Clemens, Toronto Blue Jays
1999- Eric Davis, Baltimore Orioles
2000- Lance Armstrong, cycling
2001- Andres Galarraga, Atlanta Braves
2002- Jennifer Capriati, tennis
2003- Tommy Maddox, Pittsburgh Steelers
2004- Bethany Hamilton, surfer
2005- Mark Fields, Carolina Panthers
2006- Tedy Bruschi, New England Patriots
2007- None given
2008- Josh Hamilton, Texas Rangers
2009-Dara Torres, swimming
Outstanding Female Athlete of the Year (now known as Best Female Athlete)
1993- Monica Seles, tennis
1994- Julie Krone, jockey
1995- Bonnie Blair, speed skater
1996- Rebecca Lobo, women’s hoops
1997- Amy Van Dyken, Olympic swimmer
1998- Mia Hamm, soccer
1999- Chamique Holdsclaw, Tennessee basketball
2000- Mia Hamm, soccer
2001- Marion Jones, track and field
2002- Venus Williams, tennis
2003- Serena Williams, tennis
2004- Diana Taurasi, Connecticut basketball
2005- Annika Sorenstam, golf
2006- Annika Sorenstam, golf
2007- Taryne Mowatt, University of Arizona softball
2008- Candace Parker, Tennessee Basketball/Los Angeles Sparks
2009-Nastia Liukin, gymnastics
Outstanding Male Athlete of the Year (now known as Best Male Athlete)
1993- Michael Jordan, Chicago Bulls
1994- Barry Bonds, San Francisco Giants
1995- Steve Young, San Francisco 49ers
1996- Cal Ripken, Baltimore Orioles
1997- Michael Johnson, Olympic sprinter
1998- Ken Griffey, Jr., Seattle Mariners and Tiger Woods, golf (co-winners)
1999- Mark McGwire, St. Louis Cardinals
2000- Tiger Woods, golf
2001- Tiger Woods, golf
2002- Tiger Woods, golf
2003- Lance Armstrong, cycling
2004- Lance Armstrong, cycling
2005- Lance Armstrong, cycling
2006- Lance Armstrong, cycling
2007- LaDainian Tomlinson, San Diego Chargers
2008- Tiger Woods, golf
2009-Michael Phelps, swimming
Outstanding Performance Under Pressure
1993- Christian Laettner, Duke
1994- Joe Carter, Toronto Blue Jays
1995- Mark Messier, New York Rangers
1996- Martin Brodeur, New Jersey Devils
1997- Kerri Strug, Olympic gymnast
1998- Terrell Davis, Denver Broncos
1999- Mark O’Meara, golf
Outstanding Team of the Year (now known as Best Team)
1993- Dallas Cowboys
1994- Toronto Blue Jays
1995- New York Rangers
1996- UConn Women’s Hoops
1997- New York Yankees
1998- Denver Broncos
1999- New York Yankees
2000- Women’s World Cup Team
2001- New York Yankees
2002- Los Angeles Lakers
2003- Anaheim Angels
2004- Detroit Pistons
2005- Boston Red Sox
2006- Pittsburgh Steelers
2007- Indianapolis Colts
2008- Boston Celtics
2009-Los Angeles Lakers
Outstanding Baseball Performer of the Year (now known as Best Baseball Player)
1993- Dennis Eckersley, Oakland A’s
1994- Barry Bonds, San Francisco Giants
1995- Jeff Bagwell, Houston Astros
1996- Greg Maddux, Atlanta Braves
1997- Ken Caminiti, San Diego Padres
1998- Larry Walker, Colorado Rockies
1999- Mark McGwire, St. Louis Cardinals
2000- Pedro Martinez, Boston Red Sox
2001- Pedro Martinez, Boston Red Sox
2002- Barry Bonds, San Francisco Giants
2003- Barry Bonds, San Francisco Giants
2004- Barry Bonds, San Francisco Giants
2005- Albert Pujols, St. Louis Cardinals
2006- Albert Pujols, St. Louis Cardinals
2007- Derek Jeter, New York Yankees
2008- Alex Rodriguez, New York Yankees
2009-Albert Pujols, St. Louis Cardinals
Outstanding Pro Football Performer of the Year (Best NFL Player)
1993- Emmitt Smith, Dallas Cowboys
1994- Emmitt Smith, Dallas Cowboys
1995- Barry Sanders, Detroit Lions
1996- Brett Favre, Green Bay Packers
1997- Brett Favre, Green Bay Packers
1998- Barry Sanders, Detroit Lions
1999- Terrell Davis, Denver Broncos
2000- Kurt Warner, St. Louis Rams
2001- Marshall Faulk, St. Louis Rams
2002- Marshall Faulk, St. Louis Rams
2003- Michael Vick, Atlanta Falcons
2004- Peyton Manning, Indianapolis Colts
2005- Peyton Manning, Indianapolis Colts
2006- Shaun Alexander, Seattle Seahawks
2007- LaDainian Tomlinson, San Diego Chargers
2008- Tom Brady, New England Patriots
2009-Larry Fitzgerald, Arizona Cardinals
Outstanding Men’s Pro Basketball Performer of the Year (Best NBA Player)
1993- Michael Jordan, Chicago Bulls
1994- Charles Barkley, Phoenix Suns
1995- Hakeem Olajuwon, Houston Rockets
1996- Hakeem Olajuwon, Houston Rockets
1997- Michael Jordan, Chicago Bulls
1998- Michael Jordan, Chicago Bulls
1999- Michael Jordan, Chicago Bulls
2000- Tim Duncan, San Antonio Spurs
2001- Shaquille O’Neal, Los Angeles Lakers
2002- Shaquille O’Neal, Los Angeles Lakers
2003- Tim Duncan, San Antonio Spurs
2004- Kevin Garnett, Minnesota Timberwolves
2005- Steve Nash, Phoenix Suns
2006- Dwyane Wade, Miami Heat
2007- LeBron James, Cleveland Cavaliers
2008- Kobe Bryant, Los Angeles Lakers
2009-LeBron James, Cleveland Cavaliers
Oustanding Pro Hockey Performer of the Year (Best NHL Player)
1993- Mario Lemieux, Pittsburgh Penguins
1994- Mario Lemieux, Pittsburgh Penguins
1995- Mark Messier, New York Rangers
1996- Eric Lindros, Philadelphia Flyers
1997- Joe Sakic, Colorado Avalanche
1998- Mario Lemieux, Pittsburgh Penguins
1999- Dominik Hasek, Buffalo Sabres
2000- Dominik Hasek, Buffalo Sabres
2001- Chris Pronger, St. Louis Blues
2002- Jarome Iginla, Calgary Flames
2003- Jean-Sebastien Giguere, Anaheim Mighty Ducks
2004- Jarome Iginla, Calgary Flames
2005- No season
2006- Jaromir Jagr, New York Rangers
2007- Sidney Crosby, Pittsburgh Penguins
2008- Sidney Crosby, Pittsburgh Penguins
2009- Sidney Crosby, Pittsburgh Penguins
Outstanding College Football Performer of the Year
1993- Garrison Hearst, Georgia
1994- Charlie Ward, Florida State
1995- Rashaan Salaam, Colorado
1996- Eddie George, Ohio State
1997- Danny Wuerffel, Florida
1998- Peyton Manning, Tennessee
1999- Ricky Williams, Texas
2000- Michael Vick, Virginia Tech
2001- Chris Weinke, Florida State
Outstanding College Basketball Performer of the Year
1993- Christian Laettner, Duke
1994- Bobby Hurley, Duke
1995- Grant Hill, Duke
1996- Ed O’Bannon, UCLA
1997- Tim Duncan, Wake Forest
1998- Keith Van Horn, Utah
1999- Antawn Jamison, North Carolina
2000- Elton Brand, Duke
2001- Kenyon Martin, Cincinnati
Outstanding Women’s College Basketball Performer of the Year
1993- Dawn Staley, Virginia
1994- Sheryl Swoopes, Texas Tech
1995- Charlotte Smith, North Carolina
1996- Rebecca Lobo, Connecticut
1997- Saudia Roundtree, Georgia
1998- Chamique Holdsclaw, Tennessee
1999- Chamique Holdsclaw, Tennessee
2000- Chamique Holdsclaw, Tennessee
2001- Tamika Catchings, Tennessee
Outstanding Men’s Tennis Performer of the Year (Best Male Tennis Player)
1993- Jim Courier
1994- Pete Sampras
1995- Pete Sampras
1996- Pete Sampras
1997- Pete Sampras
1998- Pete Sampras
1999- Pete Sampras
2000- Andre Agassi
2001- Pete Sampras
2002- Lleyton Hewitt
2003- Andre Agassi
2004- Andy Roddick
2005- Roger Federer
2006- Roger Federer
2007- Roger Federer
2008- Roger Federer
2009-Roger Federer
Outstanding Women’s Tennis Performer of the Year (Best Female Tennis Player)
1993- Monica Seles
1994- Steffi Graf
1995- Arantxa Sanchez-Vicario
1996- Steffi Graf
1997- Steffi Graf
1998- Martina Hingis
1999- Lindsay Davenport
2000- Lindsay Davenport
2001- Venus Williams
2002- Venus Williams
2003- Serena Williams
2004- Serena Williams
2005- Maria Sharapova
2006- Venus Williams
2007- Maria Sharapova
2008- Maria Sharapova
2009-Serena Williams
Outstanding Men’s Golf Performer of the Year
1993- Fred Couples
1994- Nick Price
1995- Nick Price
1996- Corey Pavin
1997- Tom Lehman
1998- Tiger Woods
1999- Mark O’Meara
2000- Tiger Woods
2001- Tiger Woods
2002- Tiger Woods
2003- Tiger Woods
2004- Phil Mickelson
Best Golfer
2005- Tiger Woods
2006- Tiger Woods
2007- Tiger Woods
2008- Tiger Woods
Best Male Golfer
2009-Tiger Woods
Best Female Golfer
2009-Lorena Ochoa
Outstanding Women’s Golf Performer of the Year
1993- Dottie Mochrie
1994- Betsy King
1995- Laura Davies
1996- Annika Sorenstam
1997- Karrie Webb
1998- Annika Sorenstam
1999- Annika Sorenstam
2000- Juli Inkster
2001- Karrie Webb
2002- Annika Sorenstam
2003- Annika Sorenstam
2004- Annika Sorenstam
Outstanding Jockey of the Year (Best Jockey)
1994- Mike Smith
1995- Chris McCarron
1996- Jerry Bailey
1997- Jerry Bailey
1998- Gary Stevens
1999- Kent Desormeaux
2000- Chris Antley
2001- Kent Desormeaux
2002- Victor Espinoza
2003- Jose Santos
2004- Stewart Elliott
2005- Jeremy Rose
2006- Edgar Prado
2007- Calvin Borel
2008- Kent Desormeaux
2009-Calvin Borel
Outstanding Bowling Performer of the Year (Best Bowler)
1995- Norm Duke
1996- Mike Aulby
1997- Bob Learn, Jr.
1998- Walter Ray Williams, Jr.
1999- Walter Ray Williams, Jr.
2000 – Parker Bohn III
2001- Walter Ray Williams, Jr.
2002- Pete Weber
2003- Walter Ray Williams, Jr.
2004- Pete Weber
2005- Walter Ray Williams, Jr.
2006- Walter Ray Williams, Jr.
2007- Norm Duke
2008- Norm Duke
2009- Norm Duke
Outstanding Auto Racing Performer of the Year (Best Driver)
1993- Nigel Mansell, Formula 1
1994- Nigel Mansell, IndyCar
1995- Al Unser, Jr., IndyCar
1996- Jeff Gordon, NASCAR
1997- Jimmy Vasser, Cart
1998- Jeff Gordon, NASCAR
1999- Jeff Gordon, NASCAR
2000- Dale Jarrett, NASCAR
2001- Bobby Labonte, NASCAR
2002- Michael Schumacher, Formula 1
2003- Tony Stewart, NASCAR
2004- Dale Earnhardt Jr.
2005- Michael Schumacher
2006- Tony Stewart
2007- Jeff Gordon
2008- Jimmie Johnson
2009- Jimmie Johnson
Outstanding Men’s Track Performer of the Year
1993- Kevin Young
1994- Michael Johnson
1995- Dennis Mitchell
1996- Michael Johnson
1997- Michael Johnson
1998- Wilson Kipketer
1999- Maurice Greene
2000- Michael Johnson
2001- Maurice Greene
2002- Maurice Greene
2003- Tim Montgomery
2004- Tom Pappas
2005- None given
2006- Justin Gatlin
Outstanding Women’s Track Performer of the Year
1993- Evelyn Ashford
1994- Gail Devers
1995- Gwen Torrence
1996- Kim Batten
1997- Marie-Jose Perec
1998- Marion Jones
1999- Marion Jones
2000- Marion Jones
2001- Marion Jones
2002- Marion Jones
2003- Gail Devers
2004- Gail Devers
2005- None given
2006- Allyson Felix
Best Track and Field Athlete
2007- Jeremy Wariner
2008- Tyson Gay
2009-None Given
Outstanding Boxing Performer of the Year (Best Boxer)
1993- Riddick Bowe
1994- Evander Hoyfield
1995- George Foreman
1996- Roy Jones, Jr.
1997- Evander Holyfield
1998- Evander Holyfield
1999- Oscar De La Hoya
2000- Roy Jones Jr.
2001- Felix Trinidad
2002- Lennox Lewis
2003- Roy Jones, Jr.
2004- Antonio Tarver
2005- Bernard Hopkins
2006- Oscar De La Hoya
2007- Floyd Mayweather
Best Fighter
2008-Floyd Mayweather, Boxing
2009-Manny Pacquiao, Boxing
Outstanding Soccer Performer of the Year
1999- Zinedine Zidane, France
2000- Mia Hamm, U.S.A.
2001- Mia Hamm, U.S.A.
2005- Mia Hamm, U. S. A.
2006- Ronaldinho, Brazil
Best Male Soccer Player
2002- Landon Donovan
2003- Ronaldo
2004- David Beckham
Best Female Soccer Player
2002- Tiffany Milbrett
2003- Katia
2004- Mia Hamm
Best MLS Player
2006- Landon Donovan, Los Angeles
2007- Landon Donovan, Los Angeles
2008- David Beckham, Los Angeles
2009-Landon Donovan, Los Angeles
Outstanding Women’s Pro Basketball Performer of the Year (Best WNBA Player)
1998- Cynthia Cooper, Houston Comets (WNBA)
1999- Cynthia Cooper, Houston Comets (WNBA)
2000- Cynthia Cooper, Houston Comets (WNBA)
2001- Sheryl Swoopes, Houston Comets (WNBA)
2002- Lisa Leslie, Los Angeles Sparks (WNBA)
2003- Lisa Leslie, Los Angeles Sparks (WNBA)
2004- Lauren Jackson, Seattle Storm
2005- Lauren Jackson, Seattle Storm
2006- Sheryl Swoopes, Houston Comets
2007- Lisa Leslie, Los Angeles Sparks
2008- Lauren Jackson, Seattle Storm
2009-Candace Parker, Los Angeles Sparks
Outstanding Action Sports Athlete
2000- Tony Hawk, skateboarding
2001- Shaun Palmer, snowboarding/mountain biking
2002- Kelly Clark, Snowboarding
2003- Shaun White, Snowboarding
Outstanding Female Action Sports Athlete
2004- Dallas Friday
2005- Sofia Mulanovich, surfing
2006- Hannah Teter
2007- Sarah Burke, skiing
2008- Gretchen Bleiler, Snowboarding
2009-Maya Gabeira, surfing
Outstanding Male Action Sports Athlete
2004- Ryan Nyquist
2005- Dave Mirra, bike stunt
2006- Shaun White
2007- Travis Pastrana, motocross
2008- Shaun White, Skateboarding/Snowboarding
2009- Shaun White, Skateboarding/Snowboarding
College Team of the Year
2001- Oklahoma football
Female U.S. Olympic Athlete of the Year
2001- Marion Jones
Best Female Olympic Performance
2005- Team USA softball
Male U.S. Olympic Athlete of the Year
2001- Rulon Gardner
Best Male Olympic Performance
2005- Michael Phelps, swimming
Best U.S. Olympian
2002- Sarah Hughes, Figure Skating
2006- Shaun White
Best U. S. Male Olympian
2009-Michael Phelps, swimming
Best U. S. Female Olympian
2009-Shawn Johnson, gymnastics
Baseball Play of the Year
1993- Francisco Cabrera’s game-winning hit for Atlanta in NL Playoffs vs. Pittsburgh
1994- Greg Maddux eludes a tag at the plate
1995- Kenny Rogers’ perfect game
1996- Braves catcher Javier Lopez in the World Series
1997- San Diego’s Ken Caminiti makes a backhand grab…and throws to first
1998- Jim Edmonds of the Angels on the dead run away from the plate, “The Catch”
NBA Play of the Year
1993- Michael Jordan flip shot vs. Dallas
1994- John Starks lefty dunk vs. Bulls in playoffs
1995- Isaiah Rider’s fling shot falling out of bounds
1996- Back-to-back buzzer beaters by Scottie Pippen and Walter Bond
1997- Michael Finley, Suns, steals and scores in mid-air
1998- Rex Chapman of Phoenix hits a wild three-pointer
NHL Play of the Year
1993- Jaromir Jagr goal around three players
1994- Wayne Gretzky plucks the puck out of the air to score
1995- John Vanbiesbrouck with a glove save (and no stick)
1996- Tomas Sandstrom scores from the seat of his pants.
1997- Steve Yzerman’s OT goal in a scoreless Game 7 vs. St. Louis
1998- Darren McCarty of Detroit scores on a great move to win the Stanley Cup
College Basketball Play of the Year
1993- Christian Laettner buzzer beater against Kentucky
1994- (tie) Bryant Reeves half-court bomb/Jason Kidd behind-the-back pass
1995- Buzzer beater by Charlotte Smith wins the NCAA title for North Carolina
1996- Tyus Edney’s game-winning drive in the NCAA Tournament
1997- Tulane’s Jerald Honeycutt’s falling-out-of-bounds game-winner vs. Florida State
1998- Kwan Johnson of New Orleans with a long-distance three-pointer beating the buzzer
College Football Play of the Year
1993- Western Washington’s Chris Moore catch between the legs
1994- Mike Brechler’s surprise punt return for a TD, Beloit College vs. Lawrence
1995- Kordell Stewart to Michael Westbrook:Colorado’s last second win at Mich.
1996- Nebraska’s Tommie Frazier’s TD scramble in Fiesta Bowl
1997- Memphis’ Kevin Cobb somehow doesn’t fall, scoring on a kickoff vs. Tenn.
1998- Nebraska’s Matt Davison to Scott Frost: the Immaculate Reception II for OT vs. Missouri
NFL Play of the Year
1993- Don Beebe strips the ball from Leon Lett on one-yard line in Super Bowl XXVII
1994- Eric Metcalf’s game-winning punt return, Cleveland vs. Pittsburgh
1995- Robert Bailey’s “surprise” punt return
1996- Kordell Stewart scrambling TD pass
1997- Desmond Howard scores a kick-off return TD in the Super Bowl
1998- Brad Johnson of Minnesota completes a pass to himself and scores
Outrageous Play of the Year
1993- The Rabbit scores a TD in Michigan-Purdue game
1994- Leon Lett attempts to recover a blocked field goal
1995- Half court shot by Cincinnati student Corie Clouse at Midnight Madness for one year scholarship
1996- Fan Mike Pantazis’ jump from stands on Monday Night Football
1997- Michigan’s Mike Legg scores an amazing goal with stick control
1998- Lansdale (Pa.) Catholic with a “Cal-Stanford” play vs. Upper Perkiomen Highschool
Outstanding Performance by an Athlete in Entertainment
1994- Charles Barkley vs. Barney on Saturday Night Live
1995- John Kruk on Late Night With David Letterman
1996- George Seifert does the Bossa Nova
Humanitarian Award
1999- Sammy Sosa, Chicago Cubs
Showstopper of the Year
1993- Injured Derek Redmond finishes in Olympics
1994- Jim Abbott’s no-hitter, Yanks vs. Cleveland
1995- High School football: incredible comeback/letdown Plano East vs. Tyler John Tyler
1996- Cal Ripken Jr.’s record-breaking 2,131st game
1997- Warren Morris wins the College World Series for LSU with 9th-inning HR
1998- Tiger Woods wins the Masters
1999- Mark McGwire (St. Louis Cardinals): #62
Memorable Performance (Best Moment)
2000- Justin Leonard’s long distance putt wins Ryder Cup
2001- Cathy Freeman lighting torch in Sydney
2002- Barry Bonds breaking McGwire’s HR record
2003- Pete Sampras wins US Open to end Grand Slam drought
2004- Brett Favre on Monday Night Football the day after his father died
2005- Reggie Miller’s final game
2006- Justin McElwain’s 20 points in his lone high school game
2007- New Orleans Saints return home, beat Falcons on Monday Night Football
2008- “Great Sportsmanship” (Central Washington University’s Mallory Holtman and Liz Wallace, Western Oregon University’s Sara Tucholsky)
2009- U.S. swim team wins thrilling finish in Olympic relay
Outstanding Performance by a Sports Personality in a Commercial
1993- Larry Johnson as Grandmama for Converse
Outstanding Performance by a Sports Personality in an Attempt to Break into Show Business
1993- Shaquille O’Neal raps with Fu Schnickens on the Arsenio Hall Show
Dramatic Individual Performance of the Year
1997- Evander Holyfield takes the heavyweight championship from Mike Tyson
1998- Michael Jordan fights off the flu in Game Five of the NBA Finals vs. Seattle
1999- David Wells’ (New York Yankees) perfect game
Game of the Year (Best Game)
1996- AFC Championship between Indianapolis and Pittsburgh
1997- Ohio State edges Arizona State in the Rose Bowl
1998- Denver Broncos win a thrilling Super Bowl XXXII
2002- Yankees-Diamondbacks World Series Game 7
2003- Ohio State-Miami Fiesta Bowl
2004- Super Bowl-Patriots vs. Panthers
2005- ALCS Game 5, Yankees-Red Sox
2006- Rose Bowl, USC-Texas
2007- Fiesta Bowl, Boise State over Oklahoma
2008- New York Giants over New England Patriots in the Super Bowl
2009-Pittsburgh Steelers over Arizona Cardinals in the Super Bowl
Best Finish
2007- Dodgers vs. Padres, 9-18-06 as Dodgers hit four home runs to tie game and win in 10th on Nomar Garciaparra home run
2008- Western Kentucky over Drake in the first round of the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament, winning on a buzzer beater by Ty Rogers
Lifetime Achievement Award
2001- Jack Nicklaus, golf
Come From Behind Performance of the Year
2001 – Tiger Woods: Winning at Pebble Beach, after being seven down with seven holes to go
Most Spectacular Play of the Year (Best Play)
2001- Antonio Freeman: Catch vs. Vikings on Nov. 6
2002- Derek Jeter shovel throw on errant relay in Game 3 of 2001 AL Divisional Series?
2003- LSU’s Hail Mary touchdown pass
2004-New Orleans Saints’ lateral
2005- Blake Hoffarber’s last-second three-pointer from his back
2006- Alabama’s Tyrone Prothro’s catch vs. Southern Mississippi
2007- Boise State beats Oklahoma with a two-point conversion on the Statue of Liberty play
2008- New York Giants Eli Manning’s pass to David Tyree at the Super Bowl
2009-Ben Roethlisberger to Santonio Holmes at the Super Bowl
Record Breaking Performance of the Year
2001- Pete Sampras: Breaks Roy Emerson’s Grand Slam Singles championship record
2002- Barry Bonds breaking Mark McGwire’s HR Record
2003- Emmitt Smith breaks Walter Payton’s career rushing record
2004- Eric Gagne for consecutive saves in one season
2005- Peyton Manning most touchdown passes in one season
2006- Shaun Alexander’s NFL-record 28 touchdowns in one season
2007- LaDainian Tomlinson, San Diego Chargers
2008- Brett Favre, Green Bay Packers
2009-Michael Phelps, Olympic swimming
Arthur Ashe Courage and Humanitarian Award
1993- Jim Valvano, former NC State hoops coach
1994- Steve Palermo, American League umpire
1995- Howard Cosell, sports announcer
1996- Loretta Claiborne, Special Olympics athlete
1997- Muhammad Ali, boxer
1998- Dean Smith, former UNC hoops coach
1999- Billie Jean King, tennis player
2000- Dave Sanders, Columbine HS coach & teacher
2001- Cathy Freeman, Olympic athlete
2002- Passengers on United Flight 93 – Todd Beamer, Mark Bingham, Tom Burnett and Jeremy Glick
2003- Pat & Kevin Tillman, NFL player and MLB prospect
2004- George Weah, Liberian soccer player
2005- Emmanuel Ofosu Yeboah and Jim MacClaren
2006- Afghan female soccer players
2007- Trevor Ringland and Dave Cullen, Peace Players
2008- John Carlos and Tommie Smith, 1968 Olympics
2009-Nelson Mandela
Jimmy V Award for Perseverance
2007- Kay Yow, NC State women’s basketball coach
2008- Kevin Everett, former Buffalo Bills TE
2009-Don Meyer, Northern State basketball coach
Best Sports Movie
2002- The Rookie
2003- Bend it like Beckham
2004- Miracle
2005- Friday Night Lights
2006- Glory Road
2007- Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby
2008- Semi-Pro
2009-The Express: The Ernie Davis Story
Best Male College Athlete
2002- Cael Sanderson, Iowa State Wrestling
2003- Carmelo Anthony, Syracuse Basketball
2004- Emeka Okafor, Connecticut Basketball
2005- Matt Leinart, USC football
2006- Reggie Bush, USC football
2007- Kevin Durant, Texas basketball
2008- Tim Tebow, Florida Football
2009- Tim Tebow, Florida Football
Best Female College Athlete
2002- Sue Bird, Connecticut Women’s Basketball
2003- Diana Taurasi, Connecticut Women’s Basketball
2004- Diana Taurasi, Connecticut Women’s Basketball
2005- Cat Osterman, Texas softball
2006- Cat Osterman, Texas softball
2007- Taryne Mowatt, Arizona softball
2008- Candace Parker, Tennessee Basketball
2009-Maya Moore, Connecticut Basketball
Best Disabled Athlete
2002- Erik Weihenmayer
2003- Marlon Shirley
2004- Kyle Maynard
Best Female with a Disability
2005- Erin Popovich
2006- Sarah Reinertsen
2007- Jessica Long, Paralympic swimming
2008- Shay Oberg, Softball (Montana State-Billings)
2009- Erin Popovich, swimming
Best Male with a Disability
2005- Marlon Shirley
2006- Bobby Martin
2007- Casey Tibbs, track and field
2008- Ryan Kocer, Wrestling (Wagner, SD)
2009- Jason Lester, Ironman
Best Outdoors Sports Athlete
2002- Kevin VanDam
2003- Jay Yelas
2004- Tina Bosworth
2005- J. R. Salzman
2006- Not given
2007- Dean Karnazes, marathon
2008- Captain Scott Smiley, Mountain Climber
2009- Not given
Best Angler
2006- Tammy Richardson
Under Armour Undeniable Performance Award
2004- Brett Favre
2005- Misty May and Kerri Walsh
2006- Kobe Bryant
2007- University of Tennessee basketball
2008- Warner Robins, Georgia beats Tokyo to win the Little League World Series Championship Game with a Dalton Carriker walk-off home run in the bottom of the 8th inning (extra innings)
Under Armour All-America Moment Award
2009- Andre Debose and Russell Shepard, football
GMAC Professional Grade Award
2004- Steve McNair
2005- Lance Armstrong
2006- Doug Flutie
Hummer Like Nothing Else Award
2007- LaDainian Tomlinson, San Diego Chargers
2008- George Martin walks across America
DECADE AWARDS (1990’s)
Auto Racing– Dale Earnhardt
Baseball– Mark McGwire
Pro Basketball– Michael Jordan
Boxing– Evander Holyfield
Pro Football– Jerry Rice
Golf– Tiger Woods
Hockey– Mario Lemieux
U.S. Male Olympian– Michael Johnson
U.S. Female Olympian-Bonnie Blair
Tennis– Pete Sampras
Coach/Manager– Phil Jackson
College Team– (tie) Florida State Football/Tennessee Women’s Basketball
Pro Team– Chicago Bulls
Female Athlete– Steffi Graf
Male Athlete– Michael Jordan
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