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Thursday, December 29, 2011

Winners of 2011, Major Pro Team Sports

As we continue to look back at 2011, here are the year's winners:


*Note: Only the major awards will be emphasized. Any minor awards will be omitted.


Sports


NFL
Super Bowl Champion: Green Bay Packers, NFC
Super Bowl Runner-Up: Pittsburgh Steelers, AFC
Regular Season MVP: Tom Brady, Patriots
Off. Player of the Year: Tom Brady, Patriots
Def. Player of the Year: Troy Polamalu, Steelers
Off. Rookie of the Year: Sam Bradford, Rams
Def. Rookie of the Year: Ndamukong Suh, Lions
Rookie of the Year: Ndamukong Suh, Lions
Comeback Player of the Year: Michael Vick, Eagles
Coach of the Year: Bill Belichick, Patriots
Super Bowl MVP: Aaron Rodgers, Packers
Pro Bowl MVP: DeAngelo Hall, Redskins


NBA
NBA Champion: Dallas Mavericks, West
NBA Runner-Up: Miami Heat, East
Regular Season MVP: Derrick Rose, Bulls
Defensive Player of the Year: Dwight Howard, Magic
Rookie of the Year: Blake Griffin, Clippers
Most Improved Player: Kevin Love, Timberwolves
Coach of the Year: Tom Thibodeau, Bulls
Executive of the Year: Gar Forman, Bulls; Pat Riley, Heat
Sixth Man of the Year: Lamar Odom, Lakers
Sportsmanship Award: Stephen Curry, Warriors
Citizenship Award: Ron Artest (now Metta World Peace), Lakers
Finals MVP: Dirk Nowitzki, Mavericks
All-Star Game MVP: Kobe Bryant, Lakers


NHL
Stanley Cup Champion: Boston Bruins, East
Stanley Cup Finals Runner-Up: Vancouver Canucks, West
Presidents' Trophy: Vancouver Canucks, West
Hart Trophy: Corey Perry, Ducks
Vezina Trophy: Tim Thomas, Bruins
Calder Trophy: Jeff Skinner, Hurricanes
Adams Award: Dan Bylsma, Penguins
Ross Trophy: Daniel Sedin, Canucks
Masterton Trophy: Ian Laperriere, Flyers
King Clancy Memorial Trophy: Doug Weight, Islanders
Lady Byng Memorial Trophy: Martin St. Louis, Lightning
Executive of the Year: Mike Gillis, Canucks
Norris Trophy: Nicklas Lidstrom, Red Wings
Lindsay Award: Daniel Sedin, Canucks
Selke Trophy: Ryan Kesler, Canucks
Jennings Trophy: Roberto Luongo and Corey Schneider, Canucks
Plus-Minus Award: Zdeno Chara, Bruins
Richard Trophy: Corey Perry, Ducks
Messier Award: Zdeno Chara, Bruins
Roger Crozier Saving Grace Award: Tim Thomas, Bruins
Conn Smythe Trophy: Tim Thomas, Bruins
All-Star Game MVP: Patrick Sharp, Blackhawks


MLB
World Series Champion: St. Louis Cardinals, NL
World Series Runner-up: Texas Rangers, AL
Regular Season MVP
AL: Justin Verlander, Tigers
NL: Ryan Braun, Brewers
Cy Young Award
AL: Justin Verlander, Tigers
NL: Clayton Kershaw, Dodgers
Rookie of the Year
AL: Jeremy Hellickson, Rays
NL: Craig Kimbrel, Braves
Manager of the Year
AL: Joe Maddon, Rays
NL: Kirk Gibson, Diamondbacks
Championship Series MVP
AL: Nelson Cruz, Rangers
NL: David Freese, Cardinals
World Series MVP: David Freese, Cardinals
All-Star Game MVP: Prince Fielder, Brewers


Soccer


Europe
UEFA Champions League Champions: FC Barcelona, Spain
UEFA Europa League Champions: FC Porto, Portugal


England
Premier League Champions: Manchester United FC
FA Cup Champions: Manchester City FC


Germany Bundesliga Champions: FC Borussia Dortmund


Spain La Liga Champions: FC Barcelona


France Ligue 1: FC Lille


Italy Serie A: AC Milan


Other Leagues
MLS: Los Angeles Galaxy
WNBA: Minnesota Lynx
Euroleague: Panathinaikos