Article Written By: Alexandro H. Zatarain, Julian Beck, and Manny Alcala
2013 has been quite a year. Below, we have some of the biggest moments throughout the year.
BCS Championship: Alabama Crimson Tide
AJ McCarron, Alabama QB, kissing the ‘Crystal Ball’ after winning his second BCS Championship against Notre Dame, 42-14.
Super Bowl XLVII: Baltimore Ravens
Ray Lewis celebrates after the Baltimore Ravens won the Super Bowl against the San Francisco 49ers 34-31
World Baseball Classic: Dominican Republic
Dominican Republic defeated Puerto Rico 3-0 to win the ‘World Baseball Classic’
Kobe Bryant Injuries
Kobe Bryant ruptures Achilles tendon (top photo) in April. He also fractured his knee that following December (bottom photo).
Adam Scott Winning The Masters
Adam Scott celebrates after winning the Masters on the second hole of a sudden death playoff against Angel Cabrera. Scott became the first Australian to win the Green Jacket.
NCAA Basketball Champions
Men: Louisville Cardinals
Women: Connecticut Huskies
Louisville defeats Michigan for National Basketball Championship 82-76. Kevin Ware, who broke his leg earlier in the tournament, got the opportunity to cut the net down (top photo). Connecticut dominates Louisville to win Women’s National Basketball Championship 93-60 (bottom photo).
Boston Bombings: David Ortiz Speech
David Ortiz commemorating the ‘Boston Bombing’ victims. Famously saying, “This is our f***in city!”
NBA Finals: Miami Heat
Miami Heat wins second Championship in a row, defeating the San Antonio Spurs 95-88 in Game 7.
NHL Stanley Cup Finals: Chicago Blackhawks
Blackhawks started the season on a 24 game win streak and ended up winning the Stanley Cup, beating the Boston Bruins 3-2 in game 6.
Confederations Cup Brazil: Home Team Takes It
Brazil celebrating after defeating Spain 3-0 in the Confederations Cup final in Rio De Janeiro.
CONCACAF Gold Cup: United States Comes Into Power
USA lifts Gold Cup after defeating Panama 1-0 in the Gold Cup Final in Chicago.
Henrik Stenson- FedEx Cup and Race To Dubai Champion
Swedish golfer Henrik Stenson was the first golfer to win both the PGA Tour’s FedEx Cup(above) and the European Tour’s Race To Dubai(below) in one season.
MLB World Series: Boston Red Sox
Boston Red Sox lift the ‘Commissioner’s Trophy’ after defeating the St. Louis Cardinals 6-1 in game 6 of the World Series.
MLS Cup: Sporting Kansas City Wins In Penalty Kicks
Sporting Kansas City crowding Jimmy Nielsen after blocking the Championship clinching penalty kick verses Real Salt Lake. Kansas City won 1 (7)-1 (6).
Auburn Tigers Shocks Alabama Crimson Tide In The Iron Bowl
It’s only fitting to have the video up for this. Is says it all.
Remembering Nelson Mandela
Nelson Mandela influenced the sports world by showing considerable support for bringing the World Cup to South Africa. Rest In Peace Madiba.