Best Trending Sports Moments of 2014

A look back at some unforgettable highlights of the year.

Sports Moments That Trended in 2014 - Superstars such as Michael Jordan, LeBron James and Derek Jeter participating in the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge, Paul George gruesomely breaking his leg and Odell Beckham Jr.’s one-handed miracle catch. Yes, 2014 had its fair share of sports moments that went viral and had the Internet going nuts. From mind-bending highlights to touching stories, sound bites and parodies, BET.com lists the year’s top trending sports moments. Lots of web views, guaranteed.(Photos from left: Lebron James via Instagram, Las Vegas News Bureau, Glenn Pinkerton/AP Photo, Al Bello/Getty Images)

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Sports Moments That Trended in 2014 - Superstars such as Michael Jordan, LeBron James and Derek Jeter participating in the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge, Paul George gruesomely breaking his leg and Odell Beckham Jr.’s one-handed miracle catch. Yes, 2014 had its fair share of sports moments that went viral and had the Internet going nuts. From mind-bending highlights to touching stories, sound bites and parodies, BET.com lists the year’s top trending sports moments. Lots of web views, guaranteed.(Photos from left: Lebron James via Instagram, Las Vegas News Bureau, Glenn Pinkerton/AP Photo, Al Bello/Getty Images)

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Paul George Gruesomely Breaks Leg - Many sports fans learned of Paul George freakishly breaking his leg this summer before actually seeing the clip. Then, the actual clip turned heads as it was horrifically not for the weak at heart. George suffered the gruesome compound leg fracture while contesting a James Harden layup. Painful to watch…perhaps especially for fellow NBA ballers. Everyone from LeBron James to Kevin Durant and Roy Hibbert weighed in on the ugly injury. Damn. (Photo: Las Vegas News Bureau, Glenn Pinkerton/AP Photo)

ALS Ice Bucket Challenge Takes Over Sports World - It seemed like everyone was down for the cause to spread awareness and support research for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis or Lou Gehrig’s disease via the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge. Everyone from Michael Jordan to LeBron James, Dez Bryant and Derek Jeter took part in the ice-cold splash as part of the viral sensation. Each celebrity was said to donate $10,000 with each ice-bucket dousing before challenging a friend to accept the challenge in 24 hours or less. Bigger than sports and all for a vital cause — Can’t beat that.(Photos from left: Kevin Durant via Instagram, MLB Cut 4, ALS Ice Bucket Challenge via YouTube.com)

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ALS Ice Bucket Challenge Takes Over Sports World - It seemed like everyone was down for the cause to spread awareness and support research for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis or Lou Gehrig’s disease via the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge. Everyone from Michael Jordan to LeBron James, Dez Bryant and Derek Jeter took part in the ice-cold splash as part of the viral sensation. Each celebrity was said to donate $10,000 with each ice-bucket dousing before challenging a friend to accept the challenge in 24 hours or less. Bigger than sports and all for a vital cause — Can’t beat that.(Photos from left: Kevin Durant via Instagram, MLB Cut 4, ALS Ice Bucket Challenge via YouTube.com)

Odell Beckham's Godly Catch - Calling the Sunday Night Football game between the New York Giants and Dallas Cowboys on November 23, NBC’s Cris Collinsworth described rookie Odell Beckham Jr.’s godly, one-handed touchdown grab as “absolutely impossible what he just did” and “that may be the greatest catch I’ve ever seen in my life.” We concur. What followed was a social media overload of comments and memes by the masses. Unbelievable play. (Photo: Al Bello/Getty Images)

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Odell Beckham's Godly Catch - Calling the Sunday Night Football game between the New York Giants and Dallas Cowboys on November 23, NBC’s Cris Collinsworth described rookie Odell Beckham Jr.’s godly, one-handed touchdown grab as “absolutely impossible what he just did” and “that may be the greatest catch I’ve ever seen in my life.” We concur. What followed was a social media overload of comments and memes by the masses. Unbelievable play. (Photo: Al Bello/Getty Images)

Luis Suarez Bites Opponent During World Cup - Uruguay soccer star Luis Suarez literally took a bite out of Italy’s Giorgio Chiellini’s shoulder during their World Cup match this past summer, shocking the global sports audience and World Wide Web alike. FIFA responded by banning Suarez for four months. Bite on that, Luis!(Photo: Clive Rose/Getty Images)

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Luis Suarez Bites Opponent During World Cup - Uruguay soccer star Luis Suarez literally took a bite out of Italy’s Giorgio Chiellini’s shoulder during their World Cup match this past summer, shocking the global sports audience and World Wide Web alike. FIFA responded by banning Suarez for four months. Bite on that, Luis!(Photo: Clive Rose/Getty Images)

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Lance Stephenson Blows in LeBron James's Ear - It happened May 28 during Game 5 of the NBA Eastern Conference Finals. In between plays with the Indiana Pacers and Miami Heat, Lance Stephenson blew in LeBron James’s ear, clearly trying to antagonize the four-time league MVP. King James laughed off “Born Ready’s” air and the Internet proceeded to go Photoshop crazy, using the shot of Stephenson and sticking it in any and every picture. Insanity.(Photo: Courtesy ESPN)

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Lance Stephenson Blows in LeBron James's Ear - It happened May 28 during Game 5 of the NBA Eastern Conference Finals. In between plays with the Indiana Pacers and Miami Heat, Lance Stephenson blew in LeBron James’s ear, clearly trying to antagonize the four-time league MVP. King James laughed off “Born Ready’s” air and the Internet proceeded to go Photoshop crazy, using the shot of Stephenson and sticking it in any and every picture. Insanity.(Photo: Courtesy ESPN)

Kevin Durant's 'You the Real MVP' Speech - As emotional as it gets, Kevin Durant delivered a heartfelt speech for the ages in accepting the 2013-14 NBA MVP award on May 8. A teary-eyed KD thanked the entire Oklahoma City Thunder organization, his teammates and, most importantly, his mother, who was in attendance. "You the real MVP," Durant said. (Photo: EPA/LARRY W. SMITH/LANDOV)

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Kevin Durant's 'You the Real MVP' Speech - As emotional as it gets, Kevin Durant delivered a heartfelt speech for the ages in accepting the 2013-14 NBA MVP award on May 8. A teary-eyed KD thanked the entire Oklahoma City Thunder organization, his teammates and, most importantly, his mother, who was in attendance. "You the real MVP," Durant said. (Photo: EPA/LARRY W. SMITH/LANDOV)

Richard Sherman’s Epic Rant - Immediately after the Seattle Seahawks defeated the San Francisco 49ers in the NFC title game on January 19, Richard Sherman ripped into Michael Crabtree with as epic a sports rant as fans have ever seen. "I'm the best corner in the game," Sherman yelled on the field after the game. "When you try me with a sorry receiver like Crabtree, that's the result you going to get." Volume on max, but Sherman backed up his talk with his play.(Photo: Jeff Gross/Getty Images)

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Richard Sherman’s Epic Rant - Immediately after the Seattle Seahawks defeated the San Francisco 49ers in the NFC title game on January 19, Richard Sherman ripped into Michael Crabtree with as epic a sports rant as fans have ever seen. "I'm the best corner in the game," Sherman yelled on the field after the game. "When you try me with a sorry receiver like Crabtree, that's the result you going to get." Volume on max, but Sherman backed up his talk with his play.(Photo: Jeff Gross/Getty Images)

Craig Sager's Son Interviews Gregg Popovich - Craig Sager has been a fixture in NBA games as a sideline reporter for TNT for years. San Antonio Spurs coach Gregg Popovich has always had a hilarious rapport with Sager, known for his gaudy attire. But when Craig was struck with leukemia, Sager Jr. filled in for his dad for TNT during the NBA playoffs. On April 10, Sager Jr. interviewed Pop, who traded his usual sarcasm with a heartfelt message to Sager. “Great job, great questions from Craig Jr.,” Pop said live on the air. “You did a great job, but I’d rather have your dad standing here. We miss you, you’ve been an important part of all of us for a long time, doing a great job. We want your fanny back on the court and I promise I’ll be nice.” The video garnered upwards of 500,000 views online. (Photo: Andy Lyons/Getty Images)

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Craig Sager's Son Interviews Gregg Popovich - Craig Sager has been a fixture in NBA games as a sideline reporter for TNT for years. San Antonio Spurs coach Gregg Popovich has always had a hilarious rapport with Sager, known for his gaudy attire. But when Craig was struck with leukemia, Sager Jr. filled in for his dad for TNT during the NBA playoffs. On April 10, Sager Jr. interviewed Pop, who traded his usual sarcasm with a heartfelt message to Sager. “Great job, great questions from Craig Jr.,” Pop said live on the air. “You did a great job, but I’d rather have your dad standing here. We miss you, you’ve been an important part of all of us for a long time, doing a great job. We want your fanny back on the court and I promise I’ll be nice.” The video garnered upwards of 500,000 views online. (Photo: Andy Lyons/Getty Images)

Blake Griffin as Drake at ESPYs - Blake Griffin as Drake and Drizzy as Blake Griff…it was the highlight parody of the 2014 ESPYs. We knew Drake had an acting background, but Griffin seized the moment to show his own acting chops. Not a bad job for the Los Angeles Clippers All-Star power forward.(Photo: ESPN via Twitter)

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Blake Griffin as Drake at ESPYs - Blake Griffin as Drake and Drizzy as Blake Griff…it was the highlight parody of the 2014 ESPYs. We knew Drake had an acting background, but Griffin seized the moment to show his own acting chops. Not a bad job for the Los Angeles Clippers All-Star power forward.(Photo: ESPN via Twitter)

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Lauren Hill's First Basketball Game  - Lauren Hill’s dream to play college basketball came true this past November when she suited up for Mount St. Joseph. The 19-year-old was diagnosed with terminal brain cancer and by gathering the strength to play basketball, Hill inspired thousands and even touched the biggest hoops star of all. “You are simply and truly 'AMAZING' Lauren Hill!!!” LeBron James wrote on an Instagram caption. “Thank you for inspiring me and I’ll try my best to match you! Congrats on your game. Also be looking out for a package from I to You! You’re Awesome!!!” (Photo: Andy Lyons/Getty Images)

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Lauren Hill's First Basketball Game  - Lauren Hill’s dream to play college basketball came true this past November when she suited up for Mount St. Joseph. The 19-year-old was diagnosed with terminal brain cancer and by gathering the strength to play basketball, Hill inspired thousands and even touched the biggest hoops star of all. “You are simply and truly 'AMAZING' Lauren Hill!!!” LeBron James wrote on an Instagram caption. “Thank you for inspiring me and I’ll try my best to match you! Congrats on your game. Also be looking out for a package from I to You! You’re Awesome!!!” (Photo: Andy Lyons/Getty Images)

Oklahoma Running Back Samaje Perine Runs Amok - Talk about running wild. Oklahoma freshman running back Samaje Perine set the Internet ablaze this past November, rushing for an NCAA record 427 yards and five touchdowns against Kansas. The Herculean November 23 feat eclipsed the mark from Wisconsin running back Melvin Gordon’s 408 rushing yards the prior week. Perine’s mark gave a whole new meaning to running into history. (Photo: Brett Deering/Getty Images)

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Oklahoma Running Back Samaje Perine Runs Amok - Talk about running wild. Oklahoma freshman running back Samaje Perine set the Internet ablaze this past November, rushing for an NCAA record 427 yards and five touchdowns against Kansas. The Herculean November 23 feat eclipsed the mark from Wisconsin running back Melvin Gordon’s 408 rushing yards the prior week. Perine’s mark gave a whole new meaning to running into history. (Photo: Brett Deering/Getty Images)

Tim Howard's Amazing Saves During the World Cup - The United States keeps growing and showing promise in the World Cup. Though the Americans failed to advance to the quarterfinals round, getting out of the “Group of Death” was an accomplishment in itself. Along the way, U.S. goalkeeper Tim Howard might have been the most valuable keeper the entire World Cup, coming up with unbelievable save after unbelievable save all tournament long. (Photo: Elsa/Getty Images)

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Tim Howard's Amazing Saves During the World Cup - The United States keeps growing and showing promise in the World Cup. Though the Americans failed to advance to the quarterfinals round, getting out of the “Group of Death” was an accomplishment in itself. Along the way, U.S. goalkeeper Tim Howard might have been the most valuable keeper the entire World Cup, coming up with unbelievable save after unbelievable save all tournament long. (Photo: Elsa/Getty Images)

NBA Superstars Don 'I Can't Breathe' T-Shirts - Derrick Rose started it, and in between Detroit Lions running back Reggie Bush, NBA superstars such as LeBron James, Kyrie Irving, Kevin Garnett and Kobe Bryant all followed by wearing “I Can’t Breathe” T-shirts in memory of Eric Garner. “I can’t breathe” were the last words uttered by Garner, the Staten Island, New York, man who was choked to death by police officer Daniel Pantaleo. (Photos from left: Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune/TNS/LANDOV, Al Bello/Getty Images, UPI/Jim Ruymen/LANDOV)

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NBA Superstars Don 'I Can't Breathe' T-Shirts - Derrick Rose started it, and in between Detroit Lions running back Reggie Bush, NBA superstars such as LeBron James, Kyrie Irving, Kevin Garnett and Kobe Bryant all followed by wearing “I Can’t Breathe” T-shirts in memory of Eric Garner. “I can’t breathe” were the last words uttered by Garner, the Staten Island, New York, man who was choked to death by police officer Daniel Pantaleo. (Photos from left: Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune/TNS/LANDOV, Al Bello/Getty Images, UPI/Jim Ruymen/LANDOV)

John Wall Remembers Miyah  - John Wall struck up a friendship with six-year-old Miyah Telemaque-Nelson, even creating enough social media awareness to help the little girl meet her idol, Nicki Minaj, earlier in the year. When Miyah lost her battle with cancer on December 8, Wall emotionally played that same night. Wall wound up with 26 points and 17 assists, leading his Washington Wizards to a double-overtime win over the Boston Celtics. Afterwards, the Wizards point guard broke down, saying he dedicated the game to Miyah. Poignant moment, one that touched the country.(Photo: John Wall via Instagram)

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John Wall Remembers Miyah  - John Wall struck up a friendship with six-year-old Miyah Telemaque-Nelson, even creating enough social media awareness to help the little girl meet her idol, Nicki Minaj, earlier in the year. When Miyah lost her battle with cancer on December 8, Wall emotionally played that same night. Wall wound up with 26 points and 17 assists, leading his Washington Wizards to a double-overtime win over the Boston Celtics. Afterwards, the Wizards point guard broke down, saying he dedicated the game to Miyah. Poignant moment, one that touched the country.(Photo: John Wall via Instagram)

Netherlands' Robin Van Persie's Amazing Header - No soccer fan will ever forget Netherlands’ Robin Van Persie launching himself in the air with reckless abandon and scoring on a header against Spain during World Cup action this past summer. The play left fans nothing short of awestruck. (Photo: Jeff Gross/Getty Images)

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Netherlands' Robin Van Persie's Amazing Header - No soccer fan will ever forget Netherlands’ Robin Van Persie launching himself in the air with reckless abandon and scoring on a header against Spain during World Cup action this past summer. The play left fans nothing short of awestruck. (Photo: Jeff Gross/Getty Images)