TOP SPORTS STORIES OF 2010
Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Michael Vick's comeback is just one of the top sports stories from 2010.
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Donovan's Late Goal In The World Cup - The world had soccer fever during the 2010 World Cup. The United States advanced to the knockout stage after a stunning 1-0 victory over Algeria before losing to Ghana. Unfortunately, soccer fever quickly ended in the United States following Spain’s victory in the Finals against The Netherlands.
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LeBron Takes His Talents To Miami - After another disappointing showing in the playoffs, LeBron James decided enough was enough in Cleveland. One hour-long television special later and James joined Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh on the Miami Heat. While it might have been the best move for his career, it severely hurt James’ reputation in the process.
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The Return Of Michael Vick - Less than two years after he was released from prison, Michael Vick was named the starting NFC quarterback in the 2011 NFL Pro Bowl. It’s a remarkable comeback story for Vick, who is in the process of leading the Philadelphia Eagles to the playoffs.
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Lakers Going Back-To-Back - The Los Angeles Lakers were able to redeem their 2008 NBA Finals loss against the Boston Celtics, defeating their longtime rivals en route to back-to-back NBA titles. Kobe Bryant won his second consecutive Finals MVP Award despite struggling in Game 7.
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Pacquiao Dominates In The Ring - ¬¬With his two overpowering victories over Joshua Clottey and Antonio Margarito, Manny Pacquiao left no doubt as who is the best pound-for-pound boxer in the world. Pacquiao won his eight-world title in eight different weight classes with his victory over Margarito. With Floyd Mayweather facing a slew of legal woes, we might never see the two boxers step in the ring together.
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