With the year drawing to an end, what do you think was the No. 1 sporting story this year?
I’m going back all the way to February, when the Steelers performed one of the greatest two-minute drills in Super Bowl history. The Santonio Holmes’ catch in the end zone in the last minute reverbs in my mind when I think of the greatest plays in Super Bowl history. A superb finish to a great game. -Ryan Voyles
I think that Manny Pacquiao winning his seventh title in his seventh different weight class would have to be the top story of the year. This is a pretty prestigious record that he has broken and shows that he is, without a doubt, the best pound-for-pound fighter in the world. His seventh title victory has also set us up for what could be boxing’s biggest draw since the days of Tyson. The undefeated Floyd “Money” Mayweather vs. Manny Pacquiao to determine the best fighter in the world is a fight even non boxing fans will enjoy. Pacquaio’s 7th title win gave this to us. -Derek Robbins
Without a doubt, the Yankees buying — I mean, winning — their 27th World Series. They started the season off extremely slow, which brought out all the boo-birds, but their plethora of talent came through when it counted. The Evil Empire has bottomless pockets, and after already signing Curtis Granderson this offseason, we might be singing a similar tune come this time next year. -Ray McGillis
