Season 41996 May 2026

: In his first full season back from retirement, Jordan won the "triple crown" of MVPs: Regular Season, All-Star Game, and NBA Finals.

: After losing the first two games at home by a combined score of 16–1, the Yankees won four straight games to take the title. Season 41996

: Rookie shortstop Derek Jeter won AL Rookie of the Year, and relief pitcher John Wetteland was named World Series MVP after saving all four Yankee wins. : In his first full season back from

: The Bulls set a then-NBA record by winning 72 regular-season games . : The Bulls set a then-NBA record by

: They defeated the Seattle SuperSonics 4–2 in the NBA Finals to win their fourth title in six years.

: This season marked the debut of the first two Canadian franchises, the Toronto Raptors and Vancouver Grizzlies . ⚾ MLB (1996 Season)

: The Yankees defeated the defending champion Atlanta Braves 4–2.