2012 in sports

none January 2012 2012 sports 2012 in sports various events were held, notably the Summer Olympics were held in London, United Kingdom. Events by month January January 2012 in sports Date Sport Venue/Event Status Winner/s 5 - 11 Squash ENG 2011 PSA World Series Finals International EGY Amr Shabana, MAS Nicol David 9 American football USA 2012 BCS National Championship Game Domestic Alabama University of Alabama 14 Mixed martial arts BRA UFC 142: Aldo vs. Mendes International BRA José Aldo 15 Marathon IND Mumbai Marathon international KEN Laban Moiben, ETH Netsanet Achamo 16 - 29 Tennis AUS 2012 Australian Open International SRB Novak Djokovic, BLR Victoria Azarenka 20 Mixed martial arts USA UFC on FX: Guillard vs. Miller International USA Jim Miller20 - 26SquashUSA Tournament of Champions 2012 InternationalENG Nick Matthew 22Field hockeyIND 2012 World Series Hockey InternationalSher-e-Punjab24 – 4 JulyAssociation football2012 Copa LibertadoresContinentalBrazil Corinthians26 – 12 FebruaryBaseballAUS 2012 Australian Baseball League postseasonDomesticWestern Australia Perth Heat27MarathonUAE Dubai MarathonInternationalETH Ayele Abshero, Aselefech Mergia28Mixed martial artsUSA UFC on Fox: Evans vs. DavisInternationalUSA Rashad Evans29 –5 FebruaryBandyKAZ 2012 Bandy World ChampionshipInternationalSWE Sweden February Date Sport Venue/Event Status Winner/s3 – 6 OctoberRugby leagueENG/FRA Super League XVIIBinationalENG Leeds Rhinos4Mixed martial artsUSA UFC 143: Diaz vs. ConditInternationalUSA Carlos Condit4 – 17 MarchRugby unionENG/FRA/IRE rugby union/ITA/SCO/WAL 2012 Six Nations ChampionshipContinentalWAL5American footballIndiana, USASuper Bowl XLVIDomesticNew York New York Giants9 – 17 MayDartsUnited Kingdom/IRE 2012 Premier League DartsInternationalENG Phil Taylor10 - 10 NovemberAssociation football2012 AFC Champions LeagueContinentalKOR Ulsan Hyundai15Mixed martial artsUSA UFC on Fuel TV: Sanchez vs. EllenbergerInternationalUSA Jake Ellenberger18 – 18 NovemberAuto racingUSA 2012 NASCAR Sprint Cup SeriesDomesticMichigan Brad Keselowski20 - 25SquashUSA North American Open 2012InternationalENG James Willstrop24 – 4 AugustRugby unionAUS/NZL/ZAF 2012 Super Rugby seasonInternationalNZL Chiefs26Mixed martial artsJPN UFC 144: Edgar vs. HendersonInternationalUSA Benson Henderson27Auto racingUSA 2012 Daytona 500Wisconsin Matt Kenseth March Date Sport Venue/Event Status Winner/s 1 – 30 September Rugby leagueAUS/NZL 2012 NRL season Binational Victoria Melbourne Storm3Mixed martial artsAUS UFC on FX: Alves vs. KampmannInternationalDEN Martin Kampmann10 – 1 DecemberAssociation footballUSA/CAN 2012 Major League Soccer seasonBinationalCalifornia Los Angeles Galaxy11–22CricketBAN 2012 Asia CupContinentalPAK13 – 2 AprilBasketballUSA 2012 NCAA Men's Division I Basketball TournamentDomesticKentucky University of Kentucky17 – 3 AprilBasketballUSA 2012 NCAA Women's Division I Basketball TournamentDomesticTexas Baylor University18Formula OneAUS 2012 Australian Grand Prix (F1 #1)InternationalUnited Kingdom Jenson Button (McLaren-Mercedes)24 - 29 SeptemberAustralian footballAUS 2012 AFL seasonDomesticSydney Swans25Formula OneMAS 2012 Malaysian Grand Prix (F1 #2)InternationalESP Fernando Alonso (Ferrari)25 - 15 SeptemberIndyCarUSA 2012 IndyCar SeriesInternationalTexas Ryan Hunter-Reay26 - 31SquashMAS Kuala Lumpur Open Squash Championships 2012InternationalMAS Nicol David28 – 28 OctoberBaseballUSA/CAN 2012 Major League Baseball seasonDomesticCalifornia San Francisco Giants April Date Sport Venue/Event Status Winner/s 4 – 27 May Cricket IND 2012 Indian Premier League National Kolkata Knight Riders 8 Motorcycle racing QAT 2012 Qatar motorcycle Grand Prix (MotoGP #1) International MotoGP: ESP Jorge Lorenzo (Yamaha)Moto2: ESP Marc Márquez (Suter)Moto3: ESP Maverick Viñales (FTR-Honda) 8 - 13 Squash EGY El Gouna International 2012 International EGY Ramy Ashour 14 Mixed martial arts SWE UFC on Fuel TV: Gustafsson vs. Silva International SWE Alexander Gustafsson 15 Formula One CHN 2012 Chinese Grand Prix (F1 #3) International DEU Nico Rosberg (Mercedes) 15 - 8 August Association football USA 2012 U.S. Open Cup Domestic USA Sporting Kansas City 16 Athletics USA 2012 Boston Marathon International Men: KEN Wesley Korir Women: KEN Sharon Cherop 21 Mixed martial arts USA UFC 145: Jones vs. Evans International USA Jon Jones 22 Association football AUS 2012 A-League Grand Final Continental Queensland Brisbane Roar 22 Formula One BHR 2012 Bahrain Grand Prix (F1 #4) International DEU Sebastian Vettel (Red Bull-Renault) 23 Athletics GBR 2012 London Marathon International Men: KEN Wilson KipsangWomen: KEN Mary Keitany 29 Motorcycle racing ESP 2012 Spanish motorcycle Grand Prix (MotoGP #2) International MotoGP: AUS Casey Stoner (Honda)Moto2: ESP Pol Espargaró (Kalex)Moto3: ITA Romano Fenati (FTR-Honda) 29 Athletics DEU 2012 Hamburg Marathon International Men: ETH Shami Abdulahi Women: ETH Netsanet Achamo May Date Sport Venue/Event Status Winner/s1-8Association footballTON 2012–13 OFC Champions League Preliminary stageContinentalCAL Mont-Dore 4 - 20 Ice hockey SWE/FIN 2012 IIHF World Championship International RUS 5 Association football USA UFC on Fox: Diaz vs. Miller International USA Nate Diaz 6 Motorcycle racing PRT 2012 Portuguese motorcycle Grand Prix (MotoGP #3) International MotoGP: AUS Casey Stoner (Honda)Moto2: ESP Marc Márquez (Suter)Moto3: GER Sandro Cortese (KTM) 6 Athletics CAN 2012 Toronto Marathon International Men: CAN Brendan KennyWomen: CAN Jutta Merilainen 9 Association football ROU 2012 UEFA Europa League Final Continental ESP Atlético Madrid 11 - 13 Basketball TUR 2012 Euroleague Final Four Continental GRC Olympiacos 11 - 30 Chess RUS World Chess Championship 2012 International IND Viswanathan Anand 13 Formula One ESP 2012 Spanish Grand Prix (F1 #5) International VEN Pastor Maldonado (Williams-Renault) 14 - 20 Squash GBR 2012 Men's British Open GBR 2012 Women's British Open International Men: ENG Nick Matthew Women: MAS Nicol David 15 Mixed martial arts USA UFC on Fuel TV: The Korean Zombie vs. Poirier International KOR The Korean Zombie 18 Rugby union ENG 2012 European Challenge Cup Final Continental FRA Biarritz 19 Association football DEU 2012 UEFA Champions League Final Continental ENG Chelsea 19 Association football SCO 2012 Scottish Cup Final Domestic SCO Hearts 19 Rugby union ENG 2012 Heineken Cup Final Continental IRE rugby union Leinster 20 Motorcycle racing FRA 2012 French motorcycle Grand Prix (MotoGP #4) International MotoGP: ESP Jorge Lorenzo (Yamaha)Moto2: SUI Thomas Lüthi (Suter)Moto3 FRA Louis Rossi (FTR Honda) 26 Rugby union ENG 2012 Aviva Premiership Final Domestic Harlequins 26 Mixed martial arts USA UFC 146: dos Santos vs. Mir International BRA Junior dos Santos 27 Formula One MCO 2012 Monaco Grand Prix (F1 #6) International AUS Mark Webber (Red Bull-Renault) 27 IndyCar USA 2012 Indianapolis 500 International GBR Dario Franchitti 27 Rugby union IRE rugby union/ITA/SCO/WAL 2012 RaboDirect Pro12 Final Continental WAL Ospreys 27 – 11 June Tennis FRA 2012 French Open International Men's Singles: ESP Rafael NadalWomen's Singles: RUS Maria Sharapova 30–11 June Ice hockey USA/CAN 2012 Stanley Cup Final Domestic California Los Angeles Kings June Date Sport Venue/Event Status Winner/s 1 Mixed martial arts USA The Ultimate Fighter: Live Finale International DEN Martin Kampmann 3 Motorcycle racing ESP 2012 Catalan motorcycle Grand Prix (MotoGP #5) International MotoGP: ESP Jorge Lorenzo (Yamaha)Moto2: ITA Andrea Iannone (Speed Up)Moto3: ESP Maverick Viñales (FTR-Honda) 4 – 22 Rugby union ZAF 2012 IRB Junior World Championship International 20 ZAF 8 Mixed martial arts USA UFC on FX: Johnson vs. McCall International USA Demetrious Johnson 8–1 July Association football POL/UKR UEFA Euro 2012 Continental ESP 9 Rugby union FRA 2012 Top 14 Final Domestic Toulouse 10 Formula One CAN 2012 Canadian Grand Prix (F1 #7) International United Kingdom Lewis Hamilton (McLaren-Mercedes) 12 - 21 Basketball USA/CAN 2012 NBA Finals Domestic Florida Miami Heat 18 – 30 Rugby union USA 2012 IRB Junior World Rugby Trophy International 20 USA 17 Motorcycle racing GBR 2012 British motorcycle Grand Prix (MotoGP #6) International MotoGP: ESP Jorge Lorenzo (Yamaha)Moto2: ESP Pol Espargaró (Kalex)Moto3: ESP Maverick Viñales (FTR-Honda) 22 Mixed martial arts USA UFC on FX: Maynard vs. Guida International USA Gray Maynard 23 Mixed martial arts BRA UFC 147: Silva vs. Franklin II International USA Rich Franklin 24 Formula One ESP 2012 European Grand Prix (F1 #8) International ESP Fernando Alonso (Ferrari) 25 June–8 July Tennis GBR 2012 Wimbledon Championships International Men's Singles: CHE Roger Federer Women's Singles: USA Serena Williams 30 Motorcycle racing NLD 2012 Dutch TT (MotoGP #7) International MotoGP: AUS Casey Stoner (Honda)Moto2: ESP Marc Márquez (Suter)Moto3: ESP Maverick Viñales (FTR-Honda) July Date Sport Venue/Event Status Winner/s 7 Mixed martial arts USA UFC 148: Silva vs. Sonnen II International BRA Anderson Silva 8 Motorcycle racing GER 2012 German motorcycle Grand Prix (MotoGP #8) International MotoGP: ESP Dani Pedrosa (Honda)Moto2: ESP Marc Márquez (Eskil)Moto3: GER Sandro Cortese (KTM) 11 Mixed martial arts USA UFC on Fuel TV: Muñoz vs. Weidman International USA Chris Weidman 14 Association football Romania 2012 Supercupa României Domestic Dinamo București 15 Motorcycle racing ITA 2012 Italian motorcycle Grand Prix (MotoGP #9) International MotoGP: ESP Jorge Lorenzo (Yamaha)Moto2: ITA Andrea Iannone (Speed Up) Moto3: ESP Maverick Viñales (FTR-Honda) 21 Mixed martial arts CAN UFC 149: Faber vs. Barão International BRA Renan Barão 22 Formula One GER 2012 German Grand Prix (F1 #10) International ESP Fernando Alonso (Ferrari) 28 – 12 August Multi-sport UK 2012 Summer Olympics International Most (gold) medals: USA USA 28 – 16 September Tennis USA 2012 World TeamTennis Domestic District of ColumbiaWashington Kastles 29 Formula One HUN 2012 Hungarian Grand Prix (F1 #11) International United Kingdom Lewis Hamilton (McLaren-Mercedes) 29 Motorcycle racing USA 2012 United States motorcycle Grand Prix (MotoGP #10) International MotoGP: AUS Casey Stoner (Honda) August Date Sport Venue/Event Status Winner/s3-29 June 2013Association football2012–13 Argentine Primera División seasonBinationalTorneo Inicial: ARG Vélez Sarsfield, Torneo Final: ARG Newell's Old Boys 4 Mixed martial arts USA UFC on Fox: Shogun vs. Vera International BRA Maurício Rua 11 Mixed martial arts USA UFC 150: Henderson vs. Edgar II International USA Benson Henderson17-27 May 2013Association footballENG 2012–13 Football League ChampionshipBinationalENG Cardiff City 18–6 October Rugby union ARG/AUS/NZL/ZAF 2012 Rugby Championship International NZL 19 Motorcycle racing USA 2012 Indianapolis motorcycle Grand Prix (MotoGP #11) International MotoGP: ESP Dani Pedrosa (Honda)Moto2: ESP Marc Márquez (SuterMoto3: ESP Luis Salom (Kalex KTM) 19–8 September Association football JPN 2012 FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup International 20 USA 22–2 September Association football IND 2012 Nehru Cup International IND 27–9 September Tennis USA 2012 US Open International Men's Singles: GBR Andy Murray Women's Singles: USASerena Williams 29–9 September Multi-sport UK 2012 Summer Paralympics International Most (gold) medals: CHN China September Date Sport Venue/Event Status Winner/s 1 Mixed martial arts USA UFC 151: Jones vs. Henderson International Cancelled 2 Formula One BEL 2012 Belgian Grand Prix (F1 #12) International GBR Jenson Button (McLaren-Mercedes) 9 Formula One ITA 2012 Italian Grand Prix (F1 #13) International GBR Lewis Hamilton (McLaren-Mercedes) 12 - 15 Squash MAS Malaysian Open Squash Championships 2012 International EGY Raneem El Weleily. 22 Mixed martial arts CAN UFC 152: Jones vs. Belfort International USA Jon Jones 22 - 13 October Association football AZE 2012 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup International FRA France 23 Formula One SIN 2012 Singapore Grand Prix (F1 #14) International GER Sebastian Vettel (McLaren-Mercedes) 29 Mixed martial arts UK UFC on Fuel TV: Struve vs. Miocic International NED Stefan Struve 30 Athletics GER Berlin Marathon International Men: KEN Geoffrey Kiprono MutaiWomen: ETH Aberu Kebede. October October 2012 in sports Date Sport Venue/Event Status Winner/s 5 Mixed martial arts USA UFC on FX: Browne vs. Bigfoot International BRA Antônio Silva 5 - 9 Basketball DEU/ITA/ESP/TUR 2012 NBA Europe Live Tour Continental various 6 - 12 Squash USA Men's United States Open 2012 USA Women's United States Open 2012 Internatinonal Men: EGY Ramy Ashour Women: MAS Nicol David 7 Formula One JPN 2012 Japanese Grand Prix (F1 #15) International DEU Sebastian Vettel (Red Bull-Renault) 7 Athletics USA Chicago Marathon International Men: ETH Tsegaye KebedeWomen: ETH Atsede Baysa 7 Athletics USA Twin Cities Marathon International Men: KEN Christopher KipyegoWomen: USA Jeannette Faber 13 Mixed martial arts BRA UFC 153: Silva vs. Bonnar International BRA Anderson Silva 14 Formula One KOR 2012 Korean Grand Prix (F1 #16) International DEU Sebastian Vettel (Red Bull-Renault) 14 Athletics CAN Toronto Waterfront Marathon International Men: ETH Betona Warga Women: NZL Mary Davies 23 - 28 Tennis TUR 2012 WTA Tour Championships International Women's singles: USA Serena WilliamsWomen's doubles RUS Maria Kirilenko & Nadia Petrova 28 Formula One IND 2012 Indian Grand Prix (F1 #17) International DEU Sebastian Vettel (Red Bull-Renault) 30–4 November Tennis BGR 2012 Qatar Airways Tournament of Champions International RUS Nadia Petrova November November 2012 in sports Date Sport Venue/Event Status Winner/s 1 - 18 Futsal Thailand 2012 FIFA Futsal World Cup International BRA Brazil3 – 4Tennis2012 Fed Cup World GroupInternationalCzech Republic 4 Formula One UAE 2012 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix (F1 #18) International FIN Kimi Räikkönen (Lotus-Renault) 4 Athletics USA New York City Marathon International Cancelled due to Hurricane Sandy 5 - 11 Tennis UK 2012 ATP World Tour Finals International Men's singles: SRB Novak Djokovic Men's doubles: ESP Marcel Granollers & Marc López 10 Mixed martial arts CHN UFC on Fuel TV: Franklin vs. Le International USA Cung Le10Association football2012 AFC Champions League FinalContinentalKOR Ulsan Hyundai FC 12–17 Squash 2012 Women's World Team Squash Championships International EGY Egypt 16 – 18 Tennis 2012 Davis Cup World Group International Czech Republic 17 Mixed martial arts CAN UFC 154: St-Pierre vs. Condit International CAN Georges St-Pierre 18 Formula One USA 2012 United States Grand Prix (F1 #19) International GBR Lewis Hamilton (McLaren-Mercedes) 25 Formula One BRA 2012 Brazilian Grand Prix (F1 #20) International GBR Jenson Button (McLaren-Mercedes) 27–2 December Squash HKG Men's Hong Kong squash Open 2012 HKG Women's Hong Kong squash Open 2012 International Men's singles: EGY Ramy Ashour Women's singles MAS Nicol David December Date Sport Venue/Event Status Winner/s 1 - 10 Chess UK 2012 London Chess Classic International NOR Magnus Carlsen 6 - 16 Association football JPN 2012 FIFA Club World Cup International Brazil Corinthians 7 - 14 Squash QAT 2012 PSA World Championship International EGY Ramy Ashour 8 Mixed martial arts USA UFC on Fox: Henderson vs. Diaz International USA Benson Henderson 12 - 16 Swimming TUR 2012 FINA World Swimming Championships International Most (gold) medals: United States of America 13 - 21 Squash CAY 2012 WSA World Championship International MAS Nicol David 14–1 January 2013 Darts UK 2013 PDC World Darts Championship International ENG Phil Taylor 15 Mixed martial arts AUS UFC on FX: Sotiropoulos vs. Pearson International UK Ross Pearson 15 Mixed martial arts USA The Ultimate Fighter: Team Carwin vs. Team Nelson Finale International USA Roy Nelson 15–20 January 2013 Field hockey IND 2012-13 World Series Hockey Domestic Cancelled 26–5 January 2013 Ice hockey RUS 2013 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships International USA United States of America 29 Mixed martial arts USA UFC 155: dos Santos vs. Velasquez 2 International USA Cain Velasquez 29 – 20 January 2013 Ice hockey FIN 2013 IIHF World Women's U18 Championship International CAN Canada 29–6 January 2013 Cross-country skiing GER / SUI / ITA 2012–13 Tour de Ski International Men: RUS Alexander Legkov Women: POL Justyna Kowalczyk 29–6 January 2013 Ski jumping GER / AUT 2012–13 Four Hills Tournament International AUT Gregor Schlierenzauer Alpine skiing 2012 in skiing American football 2012 NFL season 2012 NCAA Division I FBS football season Super Bowl XLVI – the New York Giants (NFC) won 21–17 over the New England Patriots (AFC) Location: Lucas Oil Stadium Attendance: 68,658 MVP: Eli Manning, QB (New York) January 9 – BCS National Championship Game in New Orleans (2011 season): The Alabama Crimson Tide won 21-0 over the LSU Tigers to win the 2012 BCS National Championship Game March 21 - former Indianapolis Colts quarterback Peyton Manning signs a 5-year, $96 million deal with the Denver Broncos, after considering signing with teams such as the Miami Dolphins, Arizona Cardinals, Seattle Seahawks, and Tennessee Titans. Manning spent his first 13 years with the Colts, leading them to their 2nd Super Bowl title in 2007 and after going 2-14 in 2011 and earning the No. 1 pick in the 2012 draft, Manning was released by the Colts 13 days earlier, and sat out that whole season due to undergoing neck surgeries. In a move that shocked both the media and fans, sophomore quarterback Tim Tebow would be traded to the New York Jets the next day, and just 2 months after he led the 4th seeded Broncos to a playoff win and go 7-4 as a starter. This signing is tied with the New Orleans Saints' signing of Drew Brees in 2006 as the greatest free agency signing in NFL history. Aquatics January 16–29: 2012 Men's European Water Polo Championship in Eindhoven, Netherlands SRB, MNE, HUN.http://www.ecwaterpolo2012.com/nieuws/serbia-takes-gold-after-stunning-match/ Serbia takes gold after stunning match January 29, 2012 https://archive.today/20120730065246/http://www.ecwaterpolo2012.com/nieuws/serbia-takes-gold-after-stunning-match/ July 30, 2012 dead January 18–28: 2012 Women's European Water Polo Championship in Eindhoven, Netherlands ITA, GRE, HUN.http://www.ecwaterpolo2012.com/nieuws/italian-women-well-deserved-european-champion/ News January 29, 2012 https://archive.today/20120729022021/http://www.ecwaterpolo2012.com/nieuws/italian-women-well-deserved-european-champion/ July 29, 2012 dead February 20–26: 2012 FINA Diving World Cup in London, U.K. May 14–27: 2012 European Aquatics Championships in Antwerp and Eindhoven Aquatics at the 2012 Olympics in London, United Kingdom: Swimming 28 July - 10 August. American swimmer Michael Phelps became the most decorated Olympic athlete of all time, by surpassing soviet gymnast Larisa Latynina. Phelps has won 22 Olympic medals (18 gold, 2 silver and 2 bronze) . The Swimming Medal Table was won by with 16 gold, 9 silver and 6 bronze. was second with 5 gold, 2 silver, 3 bronze. was third with 4 gold, 2 silver, 1 bronze. Diving 29 July - 11 August Water Polo Men: CRO, ITA, SRB Women: ESP, AUS, AUS Synchronized Swimming 5–10 August 2012 FINA Swimming World Cup in eight different cities in October and November: October 2–3 Dubai, United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates October 6–7 Doha, Qatar Qatar October 13–14 Stockholm, Sweden Sweden October 17–18 Moscow, Russia Russia October 20–21 Berlin, Germany Germany November 2–3 Beijing, China China November 6–7 Tokyo, Japan Japan November 10–11 Singapore Singapore. Kenneth To from won the men's race, while Katinka Hosszú from won the women's race December 12–16: 2012 FINA World Swimming Championships (25 m) in Istanbul, Turkey. won the medal table with 11 gold, 8 silver and 8 bronze, while was second with 3 gold, 5 silver, 3 bronze and was third with 3 gold, 4 silver and 3 bronze. Association football 2012 in association football 2012 Africa Cup of Nations in Gabon and Equatorial Guinea (final held in Libreville) Champions: ZAM (first title); Runners-up: CIV; Third place: MLI. UEFA Euro 2012 in Poland and Ukraine (final was held in Kyiv) ESP defeated ITA 4–0 in the final to successfully defend their 2008 Euro title. This is Spain's third Euro title win overall. It also made Spain the first men's team ever to win three consecutive major international competitions (Euro 2008, 2010 World Cup, Euro 2012). 2012 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup in Baku, Azerbaijan Champions: 17 FRA (first title); Runners-up: 17 PRK; Third place: 17 GHA. 2012 FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup in Japan (final held in Tokyo) Champions: 20 USA (third title); Runners-up: 20 DEU; Third place: 20 JPN. 2011–12 OFC Champions League NZL Auckland City FC defeats TAH AS Tefana 3–1 on aggregate. Auckland City will represent the OFC region in the 2012 FIFA Club World Cup. 2011–12 CONCACAF Champions League In a matchup of two Mexico Mexican teams, Monterrey defeated Santos Laguna 3–2 on aggregate. Monterrey will represent the CONCACAF region in the 2012 FIFA Club World Cup. 2011–12 UEFA Champions League (final held in Munich) ENG Chelsea defeated GER Bayern Munich 4–3 on penalties, after a 1–1 draw after extra time. Chelsea will represent the UEFA region in the 2012 FIFA Club World Cup. 2012 Copa Libertadores BRA Corinthians defeated ARG Boca Juniors 4–1 on points in the two-legged final. Corinthians will represent the CONMEBOL region in the 2012 FIFA Club World Cup. 2012 AFC Champions League (final held in Ulsan) KOR Ulsan Hyundai defeated KSA Al-Ahli 3–0. Ulsan Hyundai will represent the AFC region in the 2012 FIFA Club World Cup. 2012 CAF Champions League EGY Al-Ahly defeated TUN Espérance ST 3–2 on aggregate in the two-legged final. Al-Ahly will represent the CAF region in the 2012 FIFA Club World Cup. 2012 FIFA Club World Cup in Japan BRA Corinthians defeated ENG Chelsea 1–0 to claim its second title. Athletics 2012 in athletics (track and field) March 9–11: 2012 IAAF World Indoor Championships in Istanbul, Turkey July 10–15: 2012 World Junior Championships in Athletics in Barcelona, Spain June 27 – July 1: 2012 European Athletics Championships in Helsinki, Finland Badminton October 2013 Baseball 2012 in baseball 2012 Major League Baseball season 2012 Nippon Professional Baseball season The Miami Marlins, known as the Florida Marlins until November 11, 2011, opened their new stadium, Marlins Park, on April 4 against the defending World Series champion St. Louis Cardinals. October 24–28: In the World Series, the San Francisco Giants swept the Detroit Tigers 4–0, with Giants third baseman Pablo Sandoval named MVP. It was the Giants' second World Series victory in three years. October 27–November 5: In the Japan Series, the Yomiuri Giants defeated the Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters 4–2, with Giants starting pitcher Tetsuya Utsumi named MVP. Basketball 2012 in basketball WNBA Finals The Indiana Fever defeat the Minnesota Lynx 3–1 in the best-of-5 series. NBA Finals Miami Heat win four games to one over the Oklahoma City Thunder October 27 : The Oklahoma City Thunder trade James Harden, Cole Aldrich, Daequan Cook, and Lazar Hayward to the Houston Rockets in exchange for Kevin Martin, Jeremy Lamb, two first round picks (which became Steven Adams in 2013 and Mitch McGary in 2014), and a second round pick that became Alex Abrines in 2013, a trade that was heavily criticised by fans and the media as many believe the Thunder would've won a title or possibly become the NBA's next dynasty had they kept the trio of Harden, Russell Westbrook, and Kevin Durant. Having played there until 2021, Harden had his best years in Houston, leading them to 7 straight playoff appearances, the Western Conference Finals in 2015 and 2018, won the 2017–18 MVP award, and in 2018-19, led the Rockets to 32 straight 30-plus point games. Events Barclays Center, a new arena in Brooklyn, opened late in 2012. The New Jersey Nets revealed in 2011 that they will become the Brooklyn Nets starting in the 2012–13 season, when they will begin playing in the new building. 2012 NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Tournament – The University of Kentucky wins its eighth national title, defeating the University of Kansas 67–59 at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New Orleans. 2012 NCAA Women's Division I Basketball Tournament – Baylor University wins its second national title, defeating the University of Notre Dame 80–61 at the Pepsi Center in Denver. The Lady Bears finish the season 40–0, becoming the first team in NCAA basketball history of either sex to win 40 games in a season. 2011–12 Euroleague Basketball. Final Four in Istanbul, Turkey - Olympiacos B.C. won, defeating PBC CSKA Moscow. South American Basketball Championship 2012 in Argentina - Argentina won, defeating Venezuela in the final. Biathlon 2012 in skiing Bowling PBA Bowling Tour: 2011–12 season January 29 : Mike Fagan won his first major championship, in claiming the USBC Masters title. February 26 : Pete Weber won his record 5th U.S. Open in dramatic fashion over Mike Fagan. April 15: Sean Rash broke his title slump in winning his second major in the PBA Tournament of Champions. Canadian football 2012 CFL season 2012 CIS football season November 23 – 48th Vanier Cup in Toronto: Laval Rouge et Or 37, McMaster Marauders 14 November 25 – 100th Grey Cup in Toronto: Toronto Argonauts 35, Calgary Stampeders 22 Cricket 2012 Under19 Cricket World Cup was held in Australia. IND defeated AUS in the final and clinched their third title. 2012 ICC World Twenty20 was held in Sri Lanka. West Indies defeated SRI in the final and clinched their first title. Curling 2011–12 curling season 2012–13 curling season 2012 in ice sports Figure skating 2011–2012 figure skating season 2012–2013 figure skating season 2012 in ice sports Floorball Men's World Floorball Championships Champion: SWE Women's under-19 World Floorball Championships Champion: FIN Champions Cup Men's champion: SWE Storvreta IBK Women's champion: SWE IKSU innebandy Freestyle skiing 2012 in skiing Futsal January 31 – February 11: 2012 UEFA Futsal Championship in Croatia (final held in Zagreb) ESP, RUS, ITA.http://www.uefa.com/futsaleuro/news/newsid=1750810.html Futsal EURO - News – UEFA.com uefa.com February 12, 2012 February 12, 2012 February 13, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120213083511/http://www.uefa.com/futsaleuro/news/newsid=1750810.html dead November 2 – November 18: 2012 FIFA Futsal World Cup in Thailand (final to be held in Bangkok) BRA, ESP, ITA. Golf 2012 in golf September 25 – September 30: 2012 Ryder Cup in Medinah, Illinois, United States - won by Europe. Handball 2012 in handball 2012 Pan American Men's Handball Championship in Argentina January 15 – January 29: 2012 European Men's Handball Championship in Serbia DEN, SRB, CROhttp://www.ehf-euro.com/Singe-News.2275.0.html?&tx_ttnews=8141&cHash=44361f94aa4fd7b13b663f1df7280bcf EHF EURO 2012 Final January 30, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120121082543/http://www.ehf-euro.com/Singe-News.2275.0.html January 21, 2012 dead mdy-all December 3 – December 16: 2012 European Women's Handball Championship in Serbia Horse racing Steeplechases Cheltenham Gold Cup – Synchronised Grand National - Neptune Collonges Flat races Dubai, United Arab Emirates: Dubai World Cup – Monterosso English Triple Crown: 2,000 Guineas Stakes – Camelot Epsom Derby - CamelotEpsom Derby History, Winners, & Facts Britannica https://www.britannica.com/sports/Derby-horse-race www.britannica.com 4 January 2022 en St. Leger Stakes – Encke United States Triple Crown: Kentucky Derby – I'll Have Another Preakness Stakes – I'll Have Another Belmont Stakes – Union Rags Breeders' Cup: Day 1: Juvenile Sprint: Hightail Marathon: Calidoscopio Juvenile Fillies Turf: Flotilla Juvenile Fillies: Beholder Filly & Mare Turf: Zagora Ladies' Classic: Royal Delta Day 2: Juvenile Turf: George Vancouver Dirt Mile: Tapizar Filly & Mare Sprint: Groupie Doll Turf Sprint: Mizdirection Juvenile: Shanghai Bobby Turf: Little Mike Sprint: Trinniberg Mile: Wise Dan Classic: Fort Larned Ice hockey 2012 in ice sports Kickboxing The following is a list of major noteworthy kickboxing events during 2012 in chronological order. |- |align=center style="border-style: none none solid solid; background: #e3e3e3"|Date |align=center style="border-style: none none solid solid; background: #e3e3e3"|Event |align=center style="border-style: none none solid solid; background: #e3e3e3"|Alternate Name/s |align=center style="border-style: none none solid solid; background: #e3e3e3"|Location |align=center style="border-style: none none solid solid; background: #e3e3e3"|Attendance |align=center style="border-style: none none solid solid; background: #e3e3e3"|Notes |-align=center |January 28 |It's Showtime 2012 in Leeuwarden |It's Showtime 54 |NED Leeuwarden, Netherlands | |Badr Hari announces his retirement after 12 years of competition. |-align=center |February 25 |SuperKombat World Grand Prix I 2012 |SuperKombat World Grand Prix I |Montenegro Podgorica, Montenegro | |Featured the SuperKombat World Grand Prix I 2012 super heavyweight (+96kg) tournament. |-align=center |March 10 |Cro Cop Final Fight |K-1 Final Fight |CRO Zagreb, Croatia | |Mirko "Cro Cop" Filipović returns to kickboxing after eight years in MMA. |-align=center |March 23 |United Glory 15 | |RUS Moscow, Russia | | |-align=center | May 27 |SLAMM: Nederland vs. Thailand VII |SLAMM: Nederland vs. Thailand 7 |NED Almere, Netherlands | | |-align=center |June 30 |Music Hall & BFN Group present: It's Showtime 57 & 58 |It's Showtime 57 & 58 |BEL Brussels, Belgium | |Peter Aerts announces his retirement after 27 years of competition. |-align=center Lacrosse 2012 NLL season 2012 MLL season May 19: Rochester Knighthawks defeat the Edmonton Rush in Rochester to win their third MILL/NLL title. May 27: Northwestern defeats Syracuse 8–6 in the final of the NCAA women's tournament. It is the Wildcats' seventh national title, all in the last eight years. May 28: Loyola defeats in-state rival Maryland 9–3 in the final of the NCAA men's tournament. It is the first national title for the Greyhounds. Luge 2012 in ice sports Mixed martial arts The following is a list of major noteworthy MMA events by month. January 1/7 — Strikeforce: Rockhold vs. Jardine 1/14 — UFC 142: Aldo vs. Mendes 1/20 — UFC on FX: Guillard vs. Miller 1/27 — MFC 32 - Bitter Rivals 1/28 — UFC on Fox: Evans vs. Davis February 2/4 — UFC 143: Diaz vs. Condit 2/11 — ONE Fighting Championship: Battle of Heroes 2/15 — UFC on Fuel TV: Sanchez vs. Ellenberger 2/25 — UFC 144: Edgar vs. Henderson 2/25 — KSW 18: Unfinished Sympathy March 3/2 — UFC on FX: Alves vs. Kampmann 3/3 — Strikeforce: Tate vs. Rousey 3/16 — M-1 Challenge 31 - Monson vs. Oleinik 3/24 — M-1 Belarus 16 - Belarus Fighting Championship 3/31 — ONE Fighting Championship: War of the Lions April 4/14 — UFC on Fuel TV: Gustafsson vs. Silva 4/21 — UFC 145: Jones vs. Evans May 5/4 — MFC 33 - Collision Course 5/5 — UFC on Fox: Diaz vs. Miller 5/12 — KSW 19: Pudzianowski vs. Sapp 5/15 — UFC on Fuel TV: Korean Zombie vs. Poirier 5/19 — Strikeforce: Barnett vs. Cormier 5/26 – UFC 146: dos Santos vs. Mir June 6/1 — The Ultimate Fighter: Live Finale 6/8 — UFC on FX: Johnson vs. McCall 2 6/21 — M-1 Global - Fedor vs. Rizzo 6/22 — UFC on FX: Maynard vs. Guida 6/23 — UFC 147: Silva vs. Franklin II 6/23 — ONE Fighting Championship: Destiny of Warriors July 7/7 — UFC 148: Silva vs. Sonnen II 7/11 — UFC on Fuel TV: Muñoz vs. Weidman 7/14 — Strikeforce: Rockhold vs. Kennedy 7/21 — UFC 149: Faber vs. Barão August 8/4 — UFC on Fox: Shogun vs. Vera 8/10 — MFC 34 - Total Recall 8/11 — UFC 150: Henderson vs. Edgar II 8/18 — Strikeforce: Rousey vs. Kaufman 8/31 — ONE Fighting Championship: Pride of a Nation September 9/1 — UFC 151: Jones vs. Henderson 9/15 — KSW 20: Fighting Symphonies 9/22 — UFC 152: Jones vs. Belfort 9/29 — UFC on Fuel TV: Struve vs. Miocic 9/29 — Strikeforce: Melendez vs. Healy 9/30 — M-1 Challenge 34 - Emelianenko vs. Gluhov October 10/5 — UFC on FX: Browne vs. Bigfoot 10/6 — ONE Fighting Championship: Rise of Kings 10/13 — UFC 153: Silva vs. Bonnar 10/26 — MFC 35 - Explosive Encounter November 11/3 — Strikeforce: Cormier vs. Mir 11/10 — UFC on Fuel TV: Franklin vs. Le 11/17 — UFC 154: St-Pierre vs. Condit December 12/1 — KSW 21: Ultimate Explanation 12/8 — UFC on Fox: Henderson vs. Diaz 12/14 — UFC on FX: Sotiropoulos vs. Pearson 12/15 — The Ultimate Fighter: Team Carwin vs. Team Nelson Finale 12/29 – UFC 155: Dos Santos vs. Velasquez 2 Motorsport 2012 in motorsport List of 2012 motorsport champions Netball International tournaments Date Tournament Winners Runners up 2–7 July2012 World University Netball ChampionshipGreat BritainSouth Africa14–21 July2012 AFNA ChampionshipsJamaicaBarbados15–18 August2012 Diamond ChallengeSouth AfricaMalawi25–31 August2012 Asian Netball ChampionshipsSingaporeSri Lanka16–23 September2012 Constellation CupNew ZealandAustralia14 Oct–1 Nov2012 Netball Quad SeriesAustraliaNew Zealand9–11 November2012 Fast5 Netball World SeriesNew ZealandEngland Major leagues Host League Winners Runners up Australia/New ZealandANZ ChampionshipWaikato Bay of Plenty MagicMelbourne VixensUnited KingdomNetball SuperleagueNorthern ThunderSurrey Storm Nordic skiing 2012 in skiing Rink hockey 2012 the 50th Rink Hockey European Championship 2012 Rink hockey World Club Championship the 4th Rink hockey World Club Championship, Argentine 2012 Rink Hockey Ladies World Championship, the 11th Ladies Rink Hockey World Championship, in Argentine 2012 B-Rink Hockey World Championship 2012 Rink Hockey American Championship Road cycling May 5 – May 27: 2012 Giro d'Italia Ryder Hesjedal won the Giro, becoming the first Canadian to win a Grand Tour. June 30 – July 22: 2012 Tour de France Bradley Wiggins won the Tour, becoming the first British to win a Grand Tour. August 18 – September 9: 2012 Vuelta a España Alberto Contador won the title for the second time after his first success in 2008.Overall standings https://web.archive.org/web/20120911233438/http://www.lavuelta.com/12/en/resultados/index.html?e=21 September 11, 2012 September 15 – September 23: 2012 UCI Road World Championships in Limburg, Netherlands Rowing 2012 World Rowing Championships will be held at Plovdiv, Bulgaria between August 15 - August 19. Rugby league 2012 in rugby league 2012 Challenge Cup - Warrington Wolves win, defeating Leeds Rhinos in the final. 2012 European Cup - the England Knights won. 2012 New South Wales Cup season 2012 New Zealand rugby league season 2012 National League Cup 2012 RFL Championship 2012 State of Origin series – Queensland 16 Queensland defeats NSW 16 New South Wales 2–1 in the best-of-3 series, extending the northerners' all-time record for consecutive State of Origin wins to seven. Super League XVII – Leeds 16 Leeds Rhinos defeat Warrington 16 Warrington Wolves 26–18 in the Grand Final to claim their second consecutive championship and fifth in the last six seasons. 2012 USARL season Leeds Rhinos win the 2012 World Club Challenge Rugby union 2012 in rugby union February 4 – 17 March: Six Nations Championship WAL win the championship for the 25th time, also claiming their 11th Grand Slam and 20th Triple Crown. May 18: Amlin Challenge Cup Final at The Stoop, London: FRA Biarritz defeat FRA Toulon 21–18 to claim their first Challenge Cup title and first European trophy. May 19: Heineken Cup Final at Twickenham, London IRE rugby union Leinster crush IRE rugby union Ulster 42–14 for their third Heineken Cup, becoming only the second club to successfully defend a Heineken Cup title and the first ever to win the Cup three times in four years. IRB Sevens World Series: NZL, FJI and ENG. New Zealand claim their second consecutive series crown and tenth overall. June 4–22: 2012 IRB Junior World Championship in Cape Town and Stellenbosch, South Africa 20 ZAF, 20 NZL and 20 WAL. This was the first title for South Africa. It was also the first time in the competition's five-year history in which New Zealand did not claim the title. June 16–30: 2012 IRB Junior World Rugby Trophy in Salt Lake City, United States 20 USA, 20 JPN and 20 TGA. This was the first title for the USA, which will be promoted to the 2013 Junior World Championship at the expense of 20 ITA. August 4: Super Rugby Final at Waikato Stadium, Hamilton: The NZL Chiefs crush the ZAF Sharks 37–6 to claim their first-ever title. August 18 – October 6: The Rugby Championship NZL win the title with a clean sweep in the first season of the newly renamed competition, now including Argentina. Including the competition's previous history as the Tri Nations, this is the All Blacks' 11th series win. Domestic competitions ENG English Premiership Final, May 26 at Twickenham: Harlequins defeat Leicester Tigers 30–23 to claim their first Premiership title. Quins had also finished atop the league table. RFU Championship Final, May 23 and May 30: London Welsh defeat Cornish Pirates 66–41 on aggregate to claim the title. London Welsh were initially denied a place in the Premiership due largely to stadium issues, but successfully appealed the denial, placing them in the Premiership for 2012–13 at the expense of bottom finisher Newcastle Falcons. FRA Top 14 Final, June 9 at Stade de France, Saint-Denis: Toulouse defeat Toulon 18–12 and lift the Bouclier de Brennus for the 19th time. Rugby Pro D2 — Grenoble automatically promoted to Top 14 as champion. Mont-de-Marsan defeat Pau 29–20 in the playoff final to claim the second promotion place. These teams replace Brive and Lyon, which finished on the bottom of the Top 14 table. IRE rugby union ITA SCO WAL Pro12 Final, May 27 at RDS Arena, Dublin: WAL Ospreys defeat IRE rugby union Leinster 31–30 to claim their fourth Celtic League/Pro12 title. ENG WAL LV Cup (Anglo-Welsh Cup) – Leicester Tigers NZL ITM Cup Premiership Final, October 27 at Rugby League Park, Christchurch: Canterbury defeat Auckland 31–18 for their fifth consecutive provincial title. Championship Final, October 26 at ECOLight Stadium, Pukekohe: Counties Manukau defeat Otago 41–16 to claim their first title at any level of provincial rugby in 32 years. The Steelers are promoted to the 2013 ITM Premiership, replacing bottom-placed Hawke's Bay. ZAF Currie Cup Final, October 27 at Mr Price Kings Park, Durban: Western Province defeat Sharks (Currie Cup) 25–18 to claim their first Currie Cup title since 2001. Ski mountaineering 2012 in skiing Snowboarding 2012 in skiing Squash 2012 in squash sport Sumo 2012 in sumo Swimming 2012 in swimming Tennis 2012 in tennis Australian Open (January 16–29) Women's Singles: Victoria Azarenka defeated Maria Sharapova 6–3, 6–0.http://www.australianopen.com/en_AU/news/articles/2012-01-28/201201281327744444254.html News January 29, 2012 January 30, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120130225717/http://www.australianopen.com/en_AU/news/articles/2012-01-28/201201281327744444254.html live Men's Singles: Novak Djokovic defeated Rafael Nadal 5–7, 6–4, 6–2, 6–7(5–7), 7–5.http://www.australianopen.com/en_AU/news/articles/2012-01-29/201201291327841786232.html Djokovic claims the longest final January 29, 2012 January 31, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120131210540/http://www.australianopen.com/en_AU/news/articles/2012-01-29/201201291327841786232.html live French Open (May 27 – June 11) Women's Singles: Maria Sharapova defeated Sara Errani 6–3, 6–2.http://www.rolandgarros.com/en_FR/news/articles/2012-06-09/201206091339254511884.html Roland-Garros - the 2021 Roland-Garros Tournament official site June 9, 2012 June 10, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120610155514/http://www.rolandgarros.com/en_FR/news/articles/2012-06-09/201206091339254511884.html live Men's Singles: Rafael Nadal defeated Novak Djokovic 6–4, 6–3, 2–6, 7–5.http://www.rolandgarros.com/en_FR/news/articles/2012-06-11/201206111339421276729.htm Roland-Garros - the 2021 Roland-Garros Tournament official site June 11, 2012 September 17, 2021 https://web.archive.org/web/20210917133344/https://www.rolandgarros.com/en-us/ live Wimbledon (June 25 – July 8) Women's Singles: Serena Williams defeated Agnieszka Radwańska 6–1, 5–7, 6–2.http://www.wimbledon.com/en_GB/news/articles/2012-07-07/201207071341688586272.html The Championships, Wimbledon 2018 - Official Site by IBM July 8, 2012 October 6, 2018 https://web.archive.org/web/20181006024709/http://www.wimbledon.com/en_GB/news/articles/2012-07-07/201207071341688586272.html live Men's Singles: Roger Federer defeated Andy Murray 4–6, 7–5, 6–3, 6–4.http://www.wimbledon.com/en_GB/news/articles/2012-07-08/201207081341766565043.html 2013 Wimbledon Championships Website - Official Site by IBM - Federer fails at being villain of the piece July 8, 2012 January 8, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130108155241/http://www.wimbledon.com/en_GB/news/articles/2012-07-08/201207081341766565043.html live Us Open (August 27 – September 9) Women's Singles: Serena Williams defeated Victoria Azarenka 6–2, 2–6, 7–5.http://www.usopen.org/en_US/news/match_reports/2012-09-09/201209091347233615697.html?promo=home Match Reports September 10, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120913041541/http://www.usopen.org/en_US/news/match_reports/2012-09-09/201209091347233615697.html?promo=home September 13, 2012 dead mdy-all Men's Singles: Andy Murray defeated Novak Djokovic 7–6 (10), 7–5, 2–6, 3–6, 6–2.http://www.usopen.org/en_US/scores/stats/day21/1701ms.html?promo=sumscores Match Results September 11, 2012 September 13, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120913041546/http://www.usopen.org/en_US/scores/stats/day21/1701ms.html?promo=sumscores live WTA Tour Championships at Istanbul, Turkey. October 23 - October 28 Serena Williams defeated Maria Sharapova 6-4, 6-3. ATP World Tour Finals at London, United Kingdom. November 5 - November 11 Novak Djokovic defeated Roger Federer 7–6 (6), 7–5. Davis Cup - the Czech Republic wins, defeating Spain in the final. Fed Cup World Group - the Czech Republic wins, defeating Serbia in the final. Volleyball Men's CEV Champions League 2011–12 Women's CEV Champions League 2011–12 2012 FIVB World League 2012 FIVB World Grand Prix Multi-sport events 2012 Winter Youth Olympics January 13–22 in Innsbruck, Austria June 21 – June 24 – 2012 United World Games in Klagenfurt, Austria July 27 – August 12 – 2012 Summer Olympics in London, United Kingdom August 29 – September 9 – 2012 Summer Paralympics in London, United Kingdom 2012 Asian Beach Games in Haiyang, China See also International sports calendar 2012 References Category:Sports by year