This Christmas, Santa has brought us a special gift that puts every sports fanatic in a delightful mood. Wrapped inside, is a memoir of spectacular moments that 2010 has brought to us in the world of sports. Spectacular moments from such events like the 2010 World Cup, Winter Olympics, NBA season, College football season, NFL season, and much more. 2010 is slowly winding down, so I thought to pay my respects, I would list my top 10 plays of the year. Here is my list...
10. Sidney Crosby's game-winning goal against the USA in OT- Sid the Kid, once again, never fails to disappoint. Crosby took a back handed pass from his teammate, Jarome Iginla, and one timed a shot that slid pass the USA goaltender in the Winter Olympics. Even though it was against my own country, I have to give Crosby props on this one. With his play improving every time he steps on the rink and the accomplishments he has achieved at his age, there is a very good chance he could become the next Wayne Gretzky or even better.
9. Maicon's tough angled shot against North Korea- Brazil defender, Maicon, took a swerving shot with the outside part of his right foot, fooling the North Korean goalkeeper in the 2010 World Cup. The Brazilians are known for their trickery and this amazing shot benefited Brazil later in the match. No one really knows, except Maicon, whether he meant to take the shot or cross it. It surely doesn't matter because what a wonderful goal it was to witness.
8. Cam Newton's masterful run against LSU- Auburn quarterback, Cam Newton, performs an amazing 49 yard run for a TD. With his physique, Newton broke a number of tackles and made about six people miss, before rumbling into the endzone. His jumping and jiving all season has made him into one of the premier quarterbacks of college football. This run, basically, symbolizes why he won the Heisman trophy.
7. Roger Federer's between the legs shot at the US Open- Roger Federer: hands down, the best tennis player in the world. His jaw-dropping, between the legs shot in the US open showed that any impossible task with a tennis racket, is possible. He had the guts to pull a trick out of his sleeve and successfully got the point during a major tournament. That says a lot about a man's bravery.
6. Lebron James' powerful dunk on Chicago's James Johnson- In a playoff game against the Chicago Bulls, Lebron James puts down a dunk with authority on the Bulls, James Johnson. You can see Lebron challenge Johnson to guard him one on one. Once Lebron saw that, he went straight to the bucket, creating a dunk to remember. I want to know the G-forces on this dunk because it was ridiculous. All I have to say is that Lebron James = a human highlight film.
5. Tony Moeaki's one-handed catch against the 49ers- Tony Moeaki, tight end for the Kansas City Chiefs, is definitely a nominee for the catch of the year in the NFL this season. His unbelievable, one-handed grab in the back of the endzone, still opens eyes. No disrespect to Moeaki, but this was probably his 15 minutes of fame. One hit wonder, I would say.
4. Blake Griffin flies over the Knicks Timofey Mozgovv- Blake Griffin is the future of NBA dunkers. This man reminds of the great Dominique Wilkins. Blake's high flying ability propelled him over the Knicks' Timofey Mozgov, in a Clipper arena that only attends games to witness his abilities. Griffin does not touch the rim on this play, yet still threw it down viciously. NBA players love to throw it down big on these international players, just ask Vince Carter.
3. Giovanni Van Bronckhorst's wonder goal against Uruguay- In the semi-final game of the 2010 World Cup, Giovanni Van Bronckhorst's laser from 40 yards out was the goal of the tournament. His shot contained tremendous power, providing no spin on the ball like a knuckler in baseball. Once shot, the ball traveled straight into the upper 90 of the net. This wonder goal helped Holland advance into the World Cup final, where they eventually lost to the Spaniards.
2. Desean Jackson's miracle punt return against the New York Giants-
Down 31 to 10 in the final 8 minutes of play, the Eagles roared back into the game, tying it at 31 a piece with 14 seconds left in regulation. This was the final play and it was a punt. Don't punt it to Desean, right? Wrong! Giants punter, Matt Dodge, punts it to him and Jackson returns it for a TD, giving the Eagles a 38-31 victory. Miracle at the New Meadowlands.
1. Landon Donovan's crucial goal vs Algeria- This game turned many non soccer fans in America to soccer fans. Donovan's goal in the 91st minute gave the USA a spot in the round of 16 of the FIFA World Cup. This goal changed the way Americans perceived soccer. What was once a soccer program that wasn't accepted, the USA national team gained much more respect and appreciation from their fellow Americans. Excitement was finally brought to US soccer.
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