The Michael Jordan Trophy is awarded annually to the NBA's most valuable player (MVP). It was introduced in 2010 and is named after the legendary Chicago Bulls player, Michael Jordan.

Stanley Matthews was the first recipient of the Ballon d'Or in 1956. The award recognizes the best male football player in the world.

The Hart Memorial Trophy is awarded annually to the NHL's most valuable player (MVP). It was first awarded in 1924 and is named after David Hart, a former president of the NHL.

The Vince Lombardi Trophy is awarded annually to the most outstanding player in the Super Bowl. It was first awarded in 1967 and is named after Vince Lombardi, the legendary coach of the Green Bay Packers.

The Golden Boot is awarded annually to the player who scores the most goals in the EPL. It was first awarded in 1992 and is sponsored by Barclays.

Billie Jean King was the first woman to win the ESPY Award for Best Female Athlete in 1990. She is a legendary tennis player and a pioneer for women's sports.

The ITF World Champions award is given annually to the best male and female tennis players based on their performances throughout the year.

The Bill Russell NBA Finals Most Valuable Player Award is given annually to the best player in the NBA Finals. It was first awarded in 1969 and is named after Bill Russell, the legendary Boston Celtics center.

The UEFA Champions League Player of the Season Award is given annually to the best player in the UEFA Champions League. It was first awarded in 2011 and is voted on by journalists from across Europe.

The FIFA World Cup Golden Ball Award is given to the best player in the FIFA World Cup. It was first awarded in 1982 and is voted on by journalists from around the world.

The Orange Cap is given to the player who scores the most runs in the IPL. It was first awarded in 2008 and is named after the color of the cap worn by the leading run-scorer.

The Norman Brookes Challenge Cup is awarded to the men's singles champion of the Australian Open. It was first awarded in 1919 and is named after Norman Brookes, the first president of the Australian Lawn Tennis Association.

The Challenge Cup is awarded to the men's singles champion of the Wimbledon tennis tournament. It was first awarded in 1887 and is the oldest tennis trophy in the world.

The US Open Cup is awarded to the men's singles champion of the US Open tennis tournament. It was first awarded in 1881 and is the oldest national tennis championship in the United States.

The Coupe des Mousquetaires is awarded to the men's singles champion of the French Open tennis tournament. It was first awarded in 1891 and is named after the four musketeers who founded the tournament.