GALLERY: Most Searched Athletes in 2020 in the United States
Sports, like pretty much everything else in 2020, were kind of weird. The coronavirus pandemic threw a wrench in the plans of pretty much every sporting league around the world….
Sports, like pretty much everything else in 2020, were kind of weird.
The coronavirus pandemic threw a wrench in the plans of pretty much every sporting league around the world. However, most leagues were able to figure out a way to resume competition which provided some much-needed normalcy to our very not normal current reality.
While sports were certainly different in 2020, what remained the same was how many of the biggest stories from the year came from the world of sports as evident by Google's "Year In Search 2020." Scroll through the gallery below to see the top ten most searched athletes of 2020 in the United States!
10. Delonte West
Ronald Martinez/Getty ImagesDALLAS, TX - OCTOBER 17: Delonte West #13 of the Dallas Mavericks passes the ball against the Phoenix Suns during a preseason game at American Airlines Center on October 17, 2012 in Dallas, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)
9. Nate Robinson
Chris Graythen/BIG3 via Getty ImagesNEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - AUGUST 25: Player Nate Robinson looks on during the BIG3 Playoffs at Smoothie King Center on August 25, 2019 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Chris Graythen/BIG3 via Getty Images)
8. Derrick Henry
Wesley Hitt/Getty ImagesNASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - NOVEMBER 12: Derrick Henry #22 of the Tennessee Titans participates in warmups prior to a game against the Indianapolis Colts at Nissan Stadium on November 12, 2020 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Wesley Hitt/Getty Images)
7. Tyson Fury
Al Bello/Getty ImagesLAS VEGAS, NEVADA - FEBRUARY 22: Tyson Fury celebrates after knocking down Deontay Wilder during their Heavyweight bout for Wilder's WBC and Fury's lineal heavyweight title on February 22, 2020 at MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)
6. Drew Brees
Jonathan Bachman/Getty ImagesNEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - OCTOBER 25: Drew Brees #9 of the New Orleans Saints celebrates after beating the Carolina Panthers 27-24 at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on October 25, 2020 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images)
5. Rudy Gobert
Mike Ehrmann/Getty ImagesLAKE BUENA VISTA, FLORIDA - AUGUST 25: Rudy Gobert #27 of the Utah Jazz shoots the ball during the fourth quarter against the Denver Nuggets in Game Five of the Western Conference First Round during the 2020 NBA Playoffs at The Field House at ESPN Wide World Of Sports Complex on August 25, 2020 in Lake Buena Vista, Florida. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)
4. Mike Tyson
Joe Scarnici/Getty ImagesLOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - NOVEMBER 28: Mike Tyson exits the ring after receiving a split draw against Roy Jones Jr. during Mike Tyson vs Roy Jones Jr. presented by Triller at Staples Center on November 28, 2020 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Joe Scarnici/Getty Images for Triller)
3. Bubba Wallace
Jamie Squire/Getty ImagesKANSAS CITY, KANSAS - JULY 23: Bubba Wallace, driver of the #43 Victory Junction Chevrolet, prepares for the NASCAR Cup Series Super Start Batteries 400 Presented by O'Reilly Auto Parts at Kansas Speedway on July 23, 2020 in Kansas City, Kansas. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
2. Tom Brady
Mike Ehrmann/Getty ImagesTAMPA, FLORIDA - NOVEMBER 23: Tom Brady #12 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers looks on prior to the game against the Los Angeles Rams at Raymond James Stadium on November 23, 2020 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)
1. Ryan Newman
Chris Graythen/Getty ImagesAVONDALE, ARIZONA - MARCH 07: Ryan Newman stands on the grid during qualifying for the NASCAR Cup Series FanShield 500 at Phoenix Raceway on March 07, 2020 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)
