🇺🇸 USA Sports Excellence

USA Sports Teams & Apex Awards

Celebrating America's Greatest Athletes, Teams & Sports Achievements at Apex Master Expos

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Top 10 Sports in America

The Most Watched & Played Sports Across the United States

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American Football
32 NFL Teams
#2
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Basketball
30 NBA Teams
#3
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Baseball
30 MLB Teams
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Soccer
29 MLS Teams
#5
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Ice Hockey
32 NHL Teams
#6
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Tennis
ATP & WTA Tours
#7
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Golf
PGA Tour
#8
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Equestrian
Elite Horse Sports
#9
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Yachting & Sailing
America's Cup
#10
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Triathlon
Ironman & Olympic
Professional Leagues

Major Sports Leagues

America's Premier Professional Sports Organizations

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NFL
National Football League
32
Teams
$18B
Revenue
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NBA
National Basketball Association
30
Teams
$10B
Revenue
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MLB
Major League Baseball
30
Teams
$11B
Revenue
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NHL
National Hockey League
32
Teams
$6B
Revenue
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MLS
Major League Soccer
29
Teams
$1.5B
Revenue
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PGA
Professional Golfers' Association
200+
Players
$1.5B
Prize Money
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Elite Horse Sports

Core Elite Equestrian Disciplines

The World's Most Prestigious & Exclusive Horse Sports

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Olympic Sport
Show Jumping
Olympic discipline featuring the Global Champions Tour — the world's premier show jumping circuit with elite riders competing at iconic venues worldwide.
Olympic Global Champions Tour FEI World Cup
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Formula 1 of Horse Sports
Dressage
The "Formula 1 of horse sports" — the highest expression of horse training where horse and rider perform precise movements from memory.
Olympic Grand Prix Freestyle
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Triathlon of Equestrian
Eventing
The triathlon of equestrian sports — combining dressage, cross-country, and show jumping to test the complete horse and rider partnership.
Olympic Cross-Country Three-Day Event
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Ultra-Elite & Luxury
Polo
The ultra-elite sport of kings — where luxury, diplomacy, and athletic excellence converge. A symbol of prestige and high society worldwide.
Luxury Sport Diplomacy High Society

🏆 Major Polo Championships & Prizes

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Gauntlet of Polo
$1,000,000
Sweep all 3 tournaments to claim the ultimate prize
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U.S. Open Polo Championship
$100,000
Most prestigious polo tournament in the USA since 1910
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C.V. Whitney Cup
Gauntlet Leg 1
First leg of the prestigious Gauntlet series
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USPA Gold Cup
Gauntlet Leg 2
Second leg of the prestigious Gauntlet series

🐴 Polo Horse Awards

Horse of the Year Wembley Award (Longevity) Best Playing Pony Best String Award Best American Bred Horse
Nautical Excellence

Yachting & Sailing

The World's Most Prestigious Nautical Competitions

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Most Prestigious
America's Cup
The oldest international sporting trophy — the pinnacle of yacht racing featuring cutting-edge technology and elite sailing teams.
Since 1851 Elite Racing Tech Innovation
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Olympic Sport
Olympic Sailing
Olympic sailing disciplines featuring world-class athletes competing across multiple boat classes for gold medal glory.
Olympic World Championships Multi-Class
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Extreme Endurance
Offshore Racing
Ocean racing at its finest — from the Vendée Globe solo circumnavigation to the Sydney to Hobart and Rolex Fastnet races.
Vendée Globe Volvo Ocean Race Transatlantic
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Ultra-Luxury
Superyacht Regattas
The ultimate luxury sailing experience — prestigious regattas featuring the world's most magnificent superyachts and their elite owners.
Monaco St. Barths Loro Piana
Ultimate Endurance

Triathlon

The Ultimate Test of Swim, Bike & Run Excellence

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The Ultimate Challenge
IRONMAN
The world's most iconic endurance event — 2.4 mile swim, 112 mile bike, 26.2 mile run. Anything is possible.
🏊 2.4 mi 🚴 112 mi 🏃 26.2 mi
Kona World Championship Full Distance
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Half Distance
IRONMAN 70.3
The perfect blend of speed and endurance — half the distance, all the glory. Gateway to full IRONMAN racing.
🏊 1.2 mi 🚴 56 mi 🏃 13.1 mi
World Championship 70.3 Miles Total
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Olympic Distance
Olympic Triathlon
The Olympic standard — fast, furious, and tactical racing at the highest level of international competition.
🏊 1.5 km 🚴 40 km 🏃 10 km
Olympic Games World Triathlon Series
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Fast & Accessible
Sprint Triathlon
The perfect entry point to triathlon — short, intense, and accessible for athletes of all levels.
🏊 750 m 🚴 20 km 🏃 5 km
Beginner Friendly High Intensity
Team Directory

Teams by Sport

Explore Professional Sports Teams Across America

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NFL Teams
Arizona Cardinals
Phoenix, AZ
Atlanta Falcons
Atlanta, GA
Baltimore Ravens
Baltimore, MD
Buffalo Bills
Buffalo, NY
Carolina Panthers
Charlotte, NC
Chicago Bears
Chicago, IL
Cincinnati Bengals
Cincinnati, OH
Cleveland Browns
Cleveland, OH
Dallas Cowboys
Dallas, TX
Denver Broncos
Denver, CO
Detroit Lions
Detroit, MI
Green Bay Packers
Green Bay, WI
Houston Texans
Houston, TX
Indianapolis Colts
Indianapolis, IN
Jacksonville Jaguars
Jacksonville, FL
Kansas City Chiefs
Kansas City, MO
Las Vegas Raiders
Las Vegas, NV
LA Chargers
Los Angeles, CA
LA Rams
Los Angeles, CA
Miami Dolphins
Miami, FL
Minnesota Vikings
Minneapolis, MN
New England Patriots
Boston, MA
New Orleans Saints
New Orleans, LA
New York Giants
New York, NY
New York Jets
New York, NY
Philadelphia Eagles
Philadelphia, PA
Pittsburgh Steelers
Pittsburgh, PA
San Francisco 49ers
San Francisco, CA
Seattle Seahawks
Seattle, WA
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Tampa, FL
Tennessee Titans
Nashville, TN
Washington Commanders
Washington, DC
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NBA Teams
Atlanta Hawks
Atlanta, GA
Boston Celtics
Boston, MA
Brooklyn Nets
Brooklyn, NY
Charlotte Hornets
Charlotte, NC
Chicago Bulls
Chicago, IL
Cleveland Cavaliers
Cleveland, OH
Dallas Mavericks
Dallas, TX
Denver Nuggets
Denver, CO
Detroit Pistons
Detroit, MI
Golden State Warriors
San Francisco, CA
Houston Rockets
Houston, TX
Indiana Pacers
Indianapolis, IN
LA Clippers
Los Angeles, CA
LA Lakers
Los Angeles, CA
Memphis Grizzlies
Memphis, TN
Miami Heat
Miami, FL
Milwaukee Bucks
Milwaukee, WI
Minnesota Timberwolves
Minneapolis, MN
New Orleans Pelicans
New Orleans, LA
New York Knicks
New York, NY
Oklahoma City Thunder
Oklahoma City, OK
Orlando Magic
Orlando, FL
Philadelphia 76ers
Philadelphia, PA
Phoenix Suns
Phoenix, AZ
Portland Trail Blazers
Portland, OR
Sacramento Kings
Sacramento, CA
San Antonio Spurs
San Antonio, TX
Toronto Raptors
Toronto, ON
Utah Jazz
Salt Lake City, UT
Washington Wizards
Washington, DC
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MLB Teams
Arizona Diamondbacks
Phoenix, AZ
Atlanta Braves
Atlanta, GA
Baltimore Orioles
Baltimore, MD
Boston Red Sox
Boston, MA
Chicago Cubs
Chicago, IL
Chicago White Sox
Chicago, IL
Cincinnati Reds
Cincinnati, OH
Cleveland Guardians
Cleveland, OH
Colorado Rockies
Denver, CO
Detroit Tigers
Detroit, MI
Houston Astros
Houston, TX
Kansas City Royals
Kansas City, MO
LA Angels
Anaheim, CA
LA Dodgers
Los Angeles, CA
Miami Marlins
Miami, FL
Milwaukee Brewers
Milwaukee, WI
Minnesota Twins
Minneapolis, MN
New York Mets
New York, NY
New York Yankees
New York, NY
Oakland Athletics
Oakland, CA
Philadelphia Phillies
Philadelphia, PA
Pittsburgh Pirates
Pittsburgh, PA
San Diego Padres
San Diego, CA
San Francisco Giants
San Francisco, CA
Seattle Mariners
Seattle, WA
St. Louis Cardinals
St. Louis, MO
Tampa Bay Rays
Tampa, FL
Texas Rangers
Arlington, TX
Toronto Blue Jays
Toronto, ON
Washington Nationals
Washington, DC
Apex Recognition

Apex Sports Awards USA

Honoring Outstanding Athletes, Teams & Sports Professionals

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Athlete of the Year
Recognizing the most outstanding individual athletic performance across all sports disciplines.
Male Athlete Female Athlete Rising Star Comeback
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Team Excellence Award
Celebrating teams that demonstrate exceptional teamwork, leadership, and competitive spirit.
Best NFL Team Best NBA Team Best MLB Team Dynasty Award
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Sports Leadership
Honoring coaches, managers, and executives who shape the future of sports.
Coach of Year Executive Mentor Innovator
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Sports Innovation
Recognizing breakthrough innovations in sports technology, training, and performance.
Sports Tech Training Analytics Equipment
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Lifetime Achievement
Celebrating legendary careers and lasting contributions to sports excellence.
Hall of Fame Legend Pioneer Icon
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Community Impact
Honoring athletes and organizations making positive differences in communities.
Humanitarian Foundation Youth Charity
Apex Award Categories

Complete Apex Awards by Sport

All Recognition Categories by Sport & Achievement

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Football Awards
  • NFL MVP
  • Offensive Player of the Year
  • Defensive Player of the Year
  • Rookie of the Year
  • Coach of the Year
  • Comeback Player
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Basketball Awards
  • NBA MVP
  • Finals MVP
  • Defensive Player
  • Sixth Man Award
  • Most Improved
  • All-Star MVP
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Baseball Awards
  • MLB MVP (AL/NL)
  • Cy Young Award
  • Rookie of the Year
  • Gold Glove
  • Silver Slugger
  • Manager of the Year
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Hockey Awards
  • Hart Trophy (MVP)
  • Conn Smythe Trophy
  • Vezina Trophy
  • Norris Trophy
  • Calder Trophy
  • Lady Byng Trophy
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Golf Awards
  • PGA Player of the Year
  • Vardon Trophy
  • Byron Nelson Award
  • Rookie of the Year
  • Comeback Player
  • Champions Tour POY
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Soccer Awards
  • MLS MVP
  • Golden Boot
  • Goalkeeper of the Year
  • Defender of the Year
  • Newcomer of the Year
  • Coach of the Year
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Tennis Awards
  • ATP Player of the Year
  • WTA Player of the Year
  • Sportsmanship Award
  • Comeback Player
  • Doubles Team of Year
  • Fan Favorite
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Motorsports Awards
  • NASCAR Champion
  • IndyCar Champion
  • Rookie of the Year
  • Most Popular Driver
  • Crew Chief of Year
  • Team Championship
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Equestrian Awards
  • Show Jumping Champion
  • Dressage Grand Prix
  • Eventing Champion
  • Horse of the Year
  • Rising Star Rider
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Polo Awards
  • U.S. Open Championship ($100K)
  • Gauntlet of Polo ($1M sweep)
  • C.V. Whitney Cup
  • USPA Gold Cup
  • Polo Horse of the Year
  • Wembley Award (Longevity)
  • Best Playing Pony
  • Best String Award
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Yachting & Sailing Awards
  • America's Cup Champion
  • Olympic Sailing Gold
  • Offshore Racing Champion
  • Sailor of the Year
  • Superyacht Regatta Winner
  • Rising Star Sailor
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Triathlon Awards
  • IRONMAN World Champion
  • IRONMAN 70.3 Champion
  • Olympic Triathlon Gold
  • Triathlete of the Year
  • Age Group Champion
  • Breakthrough Performance
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Apex Ceremonies

Apex Sports Awards Gala Events

Premium Award Ceremonies at Apex Master Expos USA

MAR 28, 2026
🌴 Miami, Florida
Miami Sports Excellence Gala
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Annual Sports Awards Ceremony
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VIP Red Carpet Experience
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Black Tie Dinner & Entertainment
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Meet Sports Legends
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JUN 13, 2026
🌴 Los Angeles, California
LA Sports & Entertainment Awards
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West Coast Sports Awards
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Hollywood Celebrity Guests
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Live Entertainment
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Media Coverage
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JAN 31, 2026
🌺 Honolulu, Hawaii
Hawaii Sports & Wellness Awards
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Sports & Wellness Recognition
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Beachfront Venue
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Hawaiian Entertainment
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Sunset Ceremony
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