Sports and entertainment
Across
- 2. - English footballer who gained global recognition for his skills and style.
- 5. - Dominant golfer and cultural icon of the 2000s.
- 7. - Legendary boxer and cultural figure, though retired in 2000.
- 8. - Dominant center in the NBA, known for his larger-than-life personality.
- 11. - Accomplished tennis player and sister of Serena Williams.
- 13. - Captain of the New York Yankees, known for his leadership and clutch performances.
- 14. - Rising star quarterback in the NFL, known for his precision and football IQ.
- 15. - Swiss tennis player who reached the pinnacle of the sport in the late 1990s.
- 16. - Cyclist who won his first Tour de France in 1999 and continued his success in 2000.
Down
- 1. - Track and field athlete who won three gold medals at the 2000 Olympic Games.
- 3. - Successful NASCAR driver, known for his dominance in the late 1990s and early 2000s
- 4. - Legendary basketball player who briefly returned to the NBA in 2001.
- 6. - Iconic American soccer player and a key figure in the success of the U.S. women's team.
- 9. - Up-and-coming basketball player and future NBA legend.
- 10. - Baseball player who signed a record-breaking contract with the Texas Rangers in 2000.
- 12. - Tennis superstar who won her first Grand Slam title in 1999.