Happy Fourth of July everyone!!! I hope your day is interesting and happy because today is a celebration of the United States of America. Enjoy some barbecue and watermelon as we discuss some of the top Americans in each sport! BaseballMike TroutVery fitting to have the Millville Meteor (few to none in Anaheim call him that) on as a top American baseball player. Yes, New Jersey is known for interesting reality shows and strange headlines, but it is also the home state to Trout. He is a fantastic baseball player and an even better person. He is a great American and will take care of his fans by signing autographs before games. Also, he will put on a good performance because he's consistent. He ranks among the top players because he's not a usually streaky player; he isn't known for one good month, he is fairly equal in all months. Stats:
BasketballLeBron JamesIt would be a crime to not include this man on here! He loves his hometown and the city where he plays. He definitely loves America but he especially loves Northeast Ohio. His championship this year was dedicated to that region because it had been 52 years since they won a championship! Honestly, the entire story of his season this year would make one of the best Hollywood movies ever. The fact that it actually happened blows us all away. We won't see him compete in the Olympics this year, but after that performance, does he really need to win us over anymore? Breanna StewartThis woman is outstanding. People thought she was crazy when she wanted to win national titles with the University of Connecticut all the four years she was there. What did she do? Exactly what she said. First pick in the WNBA and now a star forward for the Seattle Storm. She delivers and does not disappoint. Take notes, everyone else! Stewart will be on the Olympic team this summer and will try to add a gold medal to her growing list of accomplishments. FootballCam NewtonYes We Cam, America! The MVP hails from the South (Georgia, to be exact!) and shows it with his manners. The All-American quarterback dominated in the 2015 season and had to be named MVP because few compared. He was nearly perfect in the regular season and got past his 1-2 playoff record by winning 2 games against Seattle and Arizona and led his team to the first Super Bowl since 2004. In the off season, Newton can be seen on Friday nights on Nickelodeon's Kicking It With Cam. He has a naturally playful side and interacts very well with children, which is a good reason why he appeals to the younger generation so much. He is a true American hero because he gives football a good name. HockeyAuston MatthewsThink it's too soon to feature Matthews as a top American? I don't think so since the United States has waited since 2007 for an American to be first overall in the NHL Draft. Matthews is a great player because he played in both the World Junior Championship in January and then moved up with the more experienced players in the World Championship this May. Did we mention that he led the team, full of NHL players, with 9 points (6 G, 9A)? Did we also mention that he's from Scottsdale, Arizona? If you don't know much about Scottsdale, let's just say that it's not a typical hockey town and it is more known for golf courses and spring training facilities for baseball. We hope that Matthews does well in the North with the Leafs and we also want to see him contribute to Team North America in the World Cup in September! He has a lot going on at the moment and we can only enjoy the ride! Amanda KesselWhat a year in hockey for the Kessel family! This girl overcomes being sidelined for lingering concussion symptoms and wins a national title with her Minnesota Golden Gophers! In the final game, she scored the game winning goal and became a national champion.
After she won it all, she signed with the NWHL's New York Riveters and became the highest paid player with a salary of $26,000. We all probably know her brother Phil and we got to witness the proud family moment when he finally won the Stanley Cup this June. The Kessels are dominating hockey and they are Americans! Keep taking over hockey because we love the Kessel family! Leave a Reply. |
AuthorHi, I'm Jenna and I'm a sports fan! I've been avidly watching sports since 2011 because I found that by watching sports, I would be able to communicate with my dad and brother better. Ever since I got into sports, I've been able to enjoy myself more when I go to sporting events with my family. Archives
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