The 2023 sports calendar flew past like a whirlwind, but not before solidifying a place in our hearts as a year fans will never forget.
That is especially true if you were there to see LeBron James become the NBA’s all-time leading scorer, witness Patrick Mahomes and Jalen Hurts make history in the Super Bowl, or enjoy watching one of the first-time title-winning teams collect their franchise’s first trophy.
But even if you missed those — or simply don’t support those teams — there were plenty of other notable events and numbers that stood out from a wild and unforgettable year.
Here are our 23 favorite numbers that will define 2023.
The inaugural NBA In-Season Tournament delivered mixed results for some, but it was a great experience for Lakers fans as they collected the first-ever title in the event. Another line on the LeBron James résumé will now be filled out when Springfield eventually calls.
In the four major sports, three of the four winners in 2023 were first-timers, with the Texas Rangers, Vegas Golden Knights and Denver Nuggets capturing their first championships. That marks just the second time since 1989 that three of the four major professional sports leagues had first-time champs. The only other time was in 1999 when the San Antonio Spurs,
