Teams that have rebounded to win championships since 2000
Some teams reach their sports championship and can’t get the job done one year but bounce back the next year and win it all. Below is a list of teams…
SUNRISE, FLORIDA – JUNE 24: Matthew Tkachuk #19 of the Florida Panthers lifts the Stanley Cup after Florida’s 2-1 victory against the Edmonton Oilers in Game Seven of the 2024 Stanley Cup Final at Amerant Bank Arena on June 24, 2024 in Sunrise, Florida. (Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images)
Some teams reach their sports championship and can't get the job done one year but bounce back the next year and win it all. Below is a list of teams in the NFL, NBA, MLB, and NHL since 2000 that have lost a championship one season and won it the next season.
PITTSBURGH PENGUINS - Lost in 2008 and Won in 2009
DETROIT - JUNE 12: (L-R) Sidney Crosby #87, Petr Sykora and Evgeni Malkin #71 of the Pittsburgh Penguins celebrate with the Stanley Cup following the Penguins victory over the Detroit Red Wings in Game Seven of the 2009 NHL Stanley Cup Finals at Joe Louis Arena on June 12, 2009 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
2008 Stanley Cup Final - Lost in six games to the Detroit Red Wings
2009 Stanley Cup Final - Won in seven games over the Detroit Red Wings
LOS ANGELES LAKERS - Lost in 2008 and Won in 2009 (and 2010)
ORLANDO, FL - JUNE 14: Kobe Bryant #24 of the Los Angeles Lakers holds the Bill Russell MVP trophy and Derek Fisher #2 of the Lakers holds the Larry O'Brien trophy after defeating the Orlando Magic in Game Five of the 2009 NBA Finals on June 14, 2009 at Amway Arena in Orlando, Florida. The Lakers won 99-86. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
2008 NBA Finals - Lost in six games to the Boston Celtics
2009 NBA Finals - Won in five games over the Orlando Magic
MIAMI HEAT - Lost in 2011 and Won in 2012 (and 2013)
MIAMI, FL - JUNE 21: LeBron James #6 of the Miami Heat celebrates with the Bill Russell Finals MVP trophy after they won 121-106 against the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game Five of the 2012 NBA Finals on June 21, 2012 at American Airlines Arena in Miami, Florida. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)
2011 NBA Finals - Lost in six games to the Dallas Mavericks
2012 NBA Finals - Won in five games over the Oklahoma City Thunder
SAN ANTONIO SPURS - Lost in 2013 and Won in 2014
SAN ANTONIO, TX - JUNE 15: The San Antonio Spurs celebrate after defeating the Miami Heat in Game Five of the 2014 NBA Finals at the AT&T Center on June 15, 2014 in San Antonio, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Chris Covatta/Getty Images)
2013 NBA Finals - Lost in seven games to the Miami Heat
2014 NBA Finals - Won in five games over the Miami Heat
KANSAS CITY ROYALS - Lost in 2014 and Won in 2015
NEW YORK, NY - NOVEMBER 01: The Kansas City Royals celebrate defeating the New York Mets to win Game Five of the 2015 World Series at Citi Field on November 1, 2015 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. The Kansas City Royals defeated the New York Mets with a score of 7 to 2 to win the World Series. (Photo by Tim Bradbury/Getty Images)
2014 - Lost in seven games to the San Francisco 49ers
2015 - Won in five games over the New York Mets
CLEVELAND CAVALIERS - Lost in 2015 and Won in 2016
OAKLAND, CA - JUNE 19: LeBron James #23 of the Cleveland Cavaliers blocks a shot by Andre Iguodala #9 of the Golden State Warriors in Game 7 of the 2016 NBA Finals at ORACLE Arena on June 19, 2016 in Oakland, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)
2015 NBA Finals - Lost in six games to the Golden State Warriors
2016 NBA Finals - Won in seven games over the Golden State Warriors
NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS - Lost Super Bowl 52 and Won Super Bowl 53
Maddie Meyer/Getty ImagesATLANTA, GEORGIA - FEBRUARY 03: Sony Michel #26 of the New England Patriots scores a touchdown against the Los Angeles Rams in the fourth quarter during Super Bowl LIII at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on February 03, 2019 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)
Super Bowl 52 - Lost to Philadelphia Eagles 41-33
Super Bowl 53 - Defeated the Los Angeles Rams 13-3
HOUSTON ASTROS - Lost in 2021 and Won in 2022
HOUSTON, TEXAS - NOVEMBER 07: Jose Altuve #27, Alex Bregman #2, Justin Verlander #35, Yuli Gurriel #10 and Lance McCullers Jr. #43 of the Houston Astros participate in the World Series Parade on November 07, 2022 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images)
2021 - Lost in six games to the Atlanta Braves
2022 - Won in six games over the Philadelphia Phillies
FLORIDA PANTHERS - Lost in 2023 and Won in 2024
SUNRISE, FLORIDA - JUNE 24: Matthew Tkachuk #19 of the Florida Panthers lifts the Stanley Cup after Florida's 2-1 victory against the Edmonton Oilers in Game Seven of the 2024 Stanley Cup Final at Amerant Bank Arena on June 24, 2024 in Sunrise, Florida. (Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images)
2023 Stanley Cup Final - Lost in five games to the Vegas Golden Knights
2024 Stanley Cup Final - Won in seven games over the Edmonton Oilers
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Cities with multiple championships in the “big four” sports since 2010
The National Football League (NFL), National Basketball Association (NBA), Major League Baseball (MLB), and National Hockey League (NHL) are considered the four major sports in America. Some cities have seen their teams achieve loads of success, while other cities are left suffering year after year without championships. Below is a list of the most successful cities in the four major sports since 2010!
28 Jan 2001: A general view of the Lombardi Trophy being held aloft before the Super Bowl XXXV Game between the New York Giants and Baltimore Ravens at the Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida. The Ravens defeated the Giants 34-7.Mandatory Credit: Andy Lyons /Allsport
But before the list, here are some of the most successful teams in sports....
The Boston Celtics have the most championships in the NBA with 18. The Celtics recently broke the tie with the Minneapolis/Los Angeles Lakers who now sit second all-time with 17 titles.
The Montreal Canadiens are the most successful team in the history of the NHL with 24 Stanley Cups. The Canadiens are currently in a 31 year drought with their last Stanley Cup coming in 1993.
The New England Patriots and Pittsburgh Steelers are tied for the most Super Bowl victories with 6. The Patriots have a 6-5 all-time record in the Super Bowl, while the Steelers have a 6-2 all-time record.
The New York Yankees have won an MLB record 27 World Series championships. Their last championship was won in 2009 when they defeated the Philadelphia Phillies.
The Stanley Cup was first awarded in 1893. It was donated by Lord Stanley of Preston who was the 6th Governor General of Canada.
The Vince Lombardi Trophy is awarded to the Super Bowl Champion. It was named after former NFL Head Coach Vince Lombardi. Lombardi was the head coach of the Green Bay Packers when they won Super Bowl's I and II.
BOSTON - 7
Mike Ehrmann/Getty ImagesHOUSTON, TX - FEBRUARY 05: Tom Brady #12 of the New England Patriots holds the Vince Lombardi Trophy after defeating the Atlanta Falcons 34-28 during Super Bowl 51 at NRG Stadium on February 5, 2017 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)
Boston Celtics - 2023-24
Boston Bruins - 2010-11
Boston Red Sox - 2013, 2018
New England Patriots - 2014, 2016, 2018
SAN FRANCISCO - 7
Elsa/Getty ImagesBOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - JUNE 16: Stephen Curry #30 and Klay Thompson #11 of the Golden State Warriors celebrate after defeating the Boston Celtics 103-90 in Game Six of the 2022 NBA Finals at TD Garden on June 16, 2022 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
San Francisco Giants - 2010, 2012, 2014
Golden State Warriors - 2014-15, 2016-17, 2017-18, 2021-22
LOS ANGELES - 6
LOS ANGELES, CA - OCTOBER 08: The Los Angeles Kings stands on the ice as the Stanley Cup Championship banner is unfurled during ceremonies before the game with the San Jose Sharks in their NHL season opener at Staples Center on October 8, 2014 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Stephen Dunn/Getty Images)
Los Angeles Lakers - 2009-10, 2019-20
Los Angeles Kings - 2011-12, 2013-14
Los Angeles Dodgers - 2020
Los Angeles Rams - 2021
CHICAGO - 4
CLEVELAND, OH - NOVEMBER 02: The Chicago Cubs celebrate after defeating the Cleveland Indians 8-7 in Game Seven of the 2016 World Series at Progressive Field on November 2, 2016 in Cleveland, Ohio. The Cubs win their first World Series in 108 years. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
Chicago Blackhawks - 2009-10, 2013, 2014-15
Chicago Cubs - 2016
KANSAS CITY - 4
Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY SportsFeb 11, 2024; Paradise, Nevada, USA; Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) celebrates after defeating the San Francisco 49ers in overtime of Super Bowl LVIII at Allegiant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
Kansas City Royals - 2015
Kansas City Chiefs - 2019, 2022, 2023
TAMPA BAY - 3
TAMPA, FLORIDA - FEBRUARY 07: Tom Brady #12 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers reacts with teammates late in the fourth quarter against the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl LV at Raymond James Stadium on February 07, 2021 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)
Tampa Bay Lightning - 2019-20, 2021
Tampa Bay Buccaneers - 2020
MIAMI - 3
SUNRISE, FLORIDA - JUNE 24: Aleksander Barkov #16 of the Florida Panthers lifts the Stanley Cup after Florida's 2-1 victory against the Edmonton Oilers in Game Seven of the 2024 Stanley Cup Final at Amerant Bank Arena on June 24, 2024 in Sunrise, Florida. (Photo by Joel Auerbach/Getty Images)
Miami Heat - 2011-23, 2012-13
Florida Panthers - 2023-24
DENVER - 3
DENVER, COLORADO - JUNE 12: Nikola Jokic #15 of the Denver Nuggets celebrates with his daughter Ognjena after a 94-89 victory against the Miami Heat in Game Five of the 2023 NBA Finals to win the NBA Championship at Ball Arena on June 12, 2023 in Denver, Colorado. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Justin Edmonds/Getty Images)
Denver Broncos - 2015
Colorado Avalanche - 2021-22
Denver Nuggets - 2022-23
PITTSBURGH - 2
NASHVILLE, TN - JUNE 11: Sidney Crosby #87 of the Pittsburgh Penguins celebrates with the Stanley Cup Trophy after they defeated the Nashville Predators 2-0 to win the 2017 NHL Stanley Cup Final at the Bridgestone Arena on June 11, 2017 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
Pittsburgh Penguins - 2015-16, 2016-17
HOUSTON - 2
HOUSTON, TEXAS - NOVEMBER 05: The Houston Astros celebrate after defeating the Philadelphia Phillies 4-1 to win the 2022 World Series in Game Six of the 2022 World Series at Minute Maid Park on November 05, 2022 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Tim Bradbury/Getty Images)
Houston Astros - 2017, 2022
WASHINGTON D.C. - 2
LAS VEGAS, NV - JUNE 07: Alex Ovechkin #8 of the Washington Capitals is presented the Stanley Cup by NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman after his team defeated the Vegas Golden Knights 4-3 in Game Five of the 2018 NHL Stanley Cup Final at T-Mobile Arena on June 7, 2018 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
Washington Capitals - 2017-18
Washington Nationals - 2019
ST. LOUIS - 2
Bruce Bennett/Getty ImagesBOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - JUNE 12: Ivan Barbashev #49 of the St. Louis Blues holds the Stanley Cup following the Blues victory over the Boston Bruins at TD Garden on June 12, 2019 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
St. Louis Cardinals - 2011
St. Louis Blues - 2018-19
SHOULD WE INCLUDE THEM?
DALLAS/ARLINGTON - 2
ARLINGTON, TEXAS - NOVEMBER 03: Corey Seager #5 of the Texas Rangers lifts the Commissioner's Trophy during the World Series Championship celebration at Globe Life Field on November 03, 2023 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Sam Hodde/Getty Images)
Dallas Mavericks - 2010-11
Texas Rangers - 2023
WE'LL INCLUDE FELGER'S TEAMS
GREEN BAY/MILWAUKEE - 2
MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN - JULY 20: Khris Middleton #22 and members of the Milwaukee Bucks celebrate after defeating the Phoenix Suns in Game Six to win the 2021 NBA Finals at Fiserv Forum on July 20, 2021 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)
Green Bay Packers - 2010
Milwaukee Bucks - 2020-21
