MLB
By defeating the Toronto Blue Jays in a thrilling seven-game series on November 1, 2025, this team became the first to repeat as World Series champions in 25 years.
Los angeles Dodgers
Through week 10, this Bills running back led the league in rushing yards
James Cook
This Dallas Mavericks forward won the 2025–26 Rookie of the Year award, becoming the second-youngest ever to do so.
Cooper Flagg
This AFC coach is known for never having a losing season in his career as of January 2026
Mike Tomlin
He became the first pitcher since Randy Johnson to win three games in a single World Series, earning MVP honors after starting Games 2 and 6 and pitching in relief in Game 7.
Yoshinobu Yamamoto
Alongside Puka Nacua, this Seahawks receiver led the team in receiving yards, beating the next guy by almost 100 yards.
JSN (Jaxon Smith-Njigba)
He became the first player in NBA history to win the Defensive Player of the Year award by a unanimous vote this season.
Victor Wembanyama
Which coach holds the record for the most Super Bowl wins
Bill Belichick
After being named the 2024 Rookie of the Year, this Pittsburgh phenom followed up in 2025 by winning the NL Cy Young Award unanimously with a league-best 1.97 ERA.
Paul Skenes
As of mid-season, this Tight End led all players at his position in receptions.
TreyMcBride
This Eastern Conference team shocked the league by jumping from 14 wins last year to the #1 seed in the East this season.
Detroit Pistons
Who was the first coach hired in the 2026 cycle, moving to the Giants just days after being fired by his long-time team
John Harbaugh
In 2025, this Yankees outfielder narrowly defeated Cal Raleigh to win his second consecutive AL MVP, becoming the 13th player in history with at least three MVP trophies.
Aaron Judge
These 4 teams were highlighted as remaining in the playoffs
Broncos, Patriots, Rams, and Seahawks
This superstar was traded from the Phoenix Suns to the Houston Rockets in July 2025 as part of a historic seven-team deal.
Kevin durant
Which team promoted their offensive coordinator to head coach specifically to maintain continuity for their reigning MVP quarterback
Buffalo Bills
In a historic 2025 season, he established a new "club" by hitting over 50 home runs and recording over 50 strikeouts as a pitcher, en route to his fourth unanimous MVP award.
Shohei Ohtani
This Colts running back was identified as having the most rushing yards
Jonathan Taylor
LeBron James passed this Lakers legend in the 2025–26 season to become the all-time leader in made field goals.
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
Which 2026 hire is the son of a Super Bowl-winning head coach and led the Seahawks to the NFC's top seed before joining the Raiders
Klint Kubiack