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Best Sports Stories of 2008

Evil Bill, golden Michael, ailing Tiger, and hapless Lions held our fascination

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(Newser) – Every fan has favorite storylines from the year in sports, but a few were universally intriguing, Reid Cherner and Tom Weir write in USA Today:

  1. Michael Phelps' eight golds in the 08/08/08 Olympics gave America a reason to root.
  2. Our favorite hoodied villain, Patriots coach Bill Belichick, finally got his comeuppance in Super Bowl XLII.

  1. With his knee a ticking time bomb, Tiger Woods scraped out an overtime US Open victory.
  2. We're still trying to banish the image of Roger Clemens bleeding through the seat of his pants, one of the less savory allegations from his steroids mess.
  3. Big Brown almost took the Triple Crown, but the enduring image is Eight Belles collapsing.
Read the rest at the link below.

New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick may be the figure that the most NFL fans love to hate. With his hoods and his single-minded determination to win, no matter what, he left a mark on 2008.
New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick may be the figure that the most NFL fans love to hate. With his hoods and his single-minded determination to win, no matter what, he left a mark on 2008.   (AP Photo)
If Michael Phelps didn't singlehandedly save America's excitement for the Olympics, it's only because it takes both arms to do the breaststroke.
If Michael Phelps didn't singlehandedly save America's excitement for the Olympics, it's only because it takes both arms to do the breaststroke.   (AP Photo)
In this June 15, 2008, file photo, Tiger Woods holds on to his left knee after teeing off on the second hole during the fourth round of the US Open championship at Torrey Pines.
In this June 15, 2008, file photo, Tiger Woods holds on to his left knee after teeing off on the second hole during the fourth round of the US Open championship at Torrey Pines.   (AP Photo)
On May 3, 2008, track personnel try to hold down Eight Belles. Eight Belles was euthanized after breaking both front ankles following a second-place finish in the Kentucky Derby.
On May 3, 2008, track personnel try to hold down Eight Belles. Eight Belles was euthanized after breaking both front ankles following a second-place finish in the Kentucky Derby.   (AP Photo)
Former Green Bay Packers quarterback Brett Favre was so sad to be leaving football that he came back, as a Jet. Is he as good as ever? This weekend might answer that question.
Former Green Bay Packers quarterback Brett Favre was so sad to be leaving football that he came back, as a Jet. Is he as good as ever? This weekend might answer that question.   (AP Photo/Mike Roemer)
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