January:
- The year starts off on a sad note with the death of Iconic Sports Anchor Stuart Scott following a battle with Cancer. He was only 49 years old.
- The New England Patriots advanced to the Super Bowl after a controversy that involved Brady and the equipment staff deflating 11 of the 12 footballs for the AFC Championship Game vs. the Indianapolis Colts.
- Roman Reigns wins the Royal Rumble only to get booed by the fans in Philadelphia. Fans even threatened WWE with the hashtag #CancelWWENetwork
- WWE Announces that "Macho Man" Randy Savage would finally be inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame.
February:
- The New England Patriots defeat the Seattle Seahawks in Super Bowl XLIX after Russell Wilson throws an INT in the end zone instead of handing the ball to Marshawn Lynch.
- WWE Superstar Seth Rollins falls under Social Media scrutiny after nude photos of him were leaked on Twitter.
March:
- Running Back DeMarco Murray signs a five-year deal with the Philadelphia Eagles
- The Undertaker makes his WrestleMania return after Brock Lesnar ended his Streak the year before. Taker defeats Bray Wyatt in his return.
- Seth Rollins wins the WWE World Heavyweight Championship at WrestleMania 31 by cashing in his MITB Briefcase during the Main Event of Brock Lesnar vs. Roman Reigns. Rollins nails Reigns with the Curb Stomp for the victory.
- Duke, Wisconsin and Kentucky started the March Madness tournament at number 1.
April:
- Duke Men's Basketball Team wins the NCAA Championship by defeating Wisconsin.
- Florida State QB Jameis Winston is drafted first overall in the midst of controversy off the field after being accused of rape while as a student on campus.
- Stephen Curry is named the NBA's Most Valuable Player.
May:
- Floyd Mayweather defeats Manny Pacquaio after years of build up and speculation.
June:
- The Golden State Warriors defeat the Cleveland Cavaliers to win their first NBA Championship in 40 Years.
- Wrestling Legend "The American Dream" Dusty Rhodes passes away at 69.
- Former Olympian Bruce Jenner made a gender transformation and revealed himself as "Caitlyn" Jenner. This took place in the same month where the Supreme Court ruled in favor of Gay Marriage all across the United States.
- The Chicago Blackhawks win the Stanley Cup.
July:
- Team USA Women's Soccer Team wins the World Cup by defeating Japan.
- FIFA came under fire as they were rocked by a criminal investigation. FIFA president Sepp Blatter stepped down
- Dez Bryant signs a 5-year $70 million contract extension with the Dallas Cowboys.
- Giants Defensive End Jason Pierre-Paul burns hand while playing with fireworks.
- Kevin Garnett returns to the Minnesota Timberwolves
- Paul Pierce signs with Los Angeles Clippers
- On the 4th of July, WWE hosts a special show in Japan called "Beast in the East" exclusively on the WWE Network.
- John Cena and LeBron James receive great reviews for their roles in the movie "Trainwreck".
- Wrestling Icon Hulk Hogan is fired by WWE after a sex tape was leaked that recorded him using racial slurs. Hogan's name, merchandise, etc were immediately removed from the WWE website. He was essentially removed from their history books.
- "Rowdy" Roddy Piper passed away at 61.
August:
- WWE hosted three events at the Barclay Center in Brooklyn for three straight day: NXT Takeover in Brooklyn, Summerslam and Monday Night RAW.
- Arrow star Stephen Amell steps in the ring for Summerslam.
- Seth Rollins defeats John Cena at Summerslam thanks to interference from Jon Stewart (LOL).
- The Undertaker defeats Brock Lesnar to avenge his loss at WrestleMania XXX.
- The Dudley Boyz return to WWE the night after Summerslam.
- Judge drops charges against Tom Brady surrounding "Delfategate". Brady's suspension was then lifted by NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell.
- EA Sports releases Madden NFL 16
September:
- Baseball Legend Pete Rose met with MLB to discuss possible reinstatement. Rose was banned in 1989 following controversy where he bet on games.
- Jerome Bettis, Charles Haley and others were inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
- NBA Legend and Hall of Famer Moses Malone passes away at 60.
October:
- 2k Sports releases NBA 2k16 and WWE 2k16.
November:
- The Kansas City Royals win the World Series by defeating the New York Mets 4-1. This was the Royals first World Series win in 30 Years.
- NBA Legend Kobe Bryant announces his retirement from Basketball after 20 Seasons.
- LeBron James becomes youngest player in NBA History to reach 25,000 Career Points.
- NFL Legend Peyton Manning becomes the NFL All-Time Leader in Passing Yards'
- WWE Pays Tribute to The Undertaker by Celebrating his 25 Year Anniversary.
- Holly Holm delivers the ultimate upset as she defeats Ronday Rousey at UFC 193 in dominating fashion to capture the UFC Women's Championship. This was the end to Rousey's streak.
- Washington Nationals Star Bryce Harper wins NL MVP.
- NFL Defensive End Greg Hardy had his charges expunged (removed) in the midst of photographic evidence of him assaulting ex-girlfriend.
- Wrestling Hall of Famer Nick Bockwinkel passes away at 80.
December:
- Serena Williams wins "Sportswoman of the Year" for Sports Illustrated.
- The Movie "Concussion" premieres to shed light on the NFL's alarming epidemic of Concussions.
- Philadelphia Eagles fire Head Coach Chip Kelly.
- Charles Woodson announces his retirement from the NFL.
- Seth Rollins wins the Slammy Award for Superstar of the Year.
- Roman Reigns wins the WWE Championship in Philadelphia, the same place where he won the Royal Rumble.
- Harlem Globetrotters legend Meadowlark Lemon passes away at 83.
This wraps up my review of 2015. This was filled with moments that made us laugh, cry as well as think. Time to look forward to 2016.
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