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Saturday, 31 December 2016

2016: Its Best sports moments

KOBE BRYANT'S FINAL GAME

<p>Never the same since tearing his Achilles tendon in 2013, the career of Los Angeles Lakers star Kobe Bryant came to an end in the Purple and Gold’s final regular-season home game of 2016. Amazingly, Bryant, who appeared to be a shell of his former self all season, scored 60 points in his final game. The “Black Mamba” nailed the final five shots of his career, as the Lakers came from behind in the fourth quarter to defeat the Utah Jazz. It was a remarkable way for the future Hall of Fame shooting guard to say goodbye.</p>
Never the same since tearing his Achilles tendon in 2013, Los Angeles Lakers star Kobe Bryant brought his career to an end in the Purple and Gold’s final regular-season home game of 2016. Amazingly, Bryant, who appeared to be a shell of his former self all season, scored 60 points in his final game. The “Black Mamba” nailed the final five shots of his career, as the Lakers came from behind in the fourth quarter to defeat the Utah Jazz. It was a remarkable way for the future Hall of Fame shooting guard to say goodbye.

LEBRON AND THE CAVS BRING CLEVELAND ITS FIRST NBA TITLE

<p>Despite facing a three games to one series deficit against the record-setting Golden State Warriors in the NBA Finals, LeBron James and the Cavaliers found a way to prevail in seven games to bring Cleveland its first NBA championship. After winning an emotional and tightly contested Game 7 on the road, James was named Finals MVP as he averaged 29.7 points, 11.3 rebounds, 8.9 assists, 2.6 steals and 2.3 blocks for the series.</p>
Despite facing a three games to one series deficit against the record-setting Golden State Warriors in the NBA Finals, LeBron James and the Cavaliers found a way to prevail in seven games to bring Cleveland its first NBA championship. After winning an emotional and tightly contested Game 7 on the road, James was named Finals MVP as he averaged 29.7 points, 11.3 rebounds, 8.9 assists, 2.6 steals and 2.3 blocks for the series.

STEPHEN CURRY BECOMES THE NBA’S FIRST UNANIMOUS MVP

<p>Warriors guard Stephen Curry became the first unanimous MVP winner in NBA history this past year. Considering Curry led Golden State to the best regular-season record ever by averaging 30.1 points on over 50 percent shooting from the field, the accolade was well-deserved for the point guard.</p>
Warriors guard Stephen Curry became the first unanimous MVP winner in NBA history this past year. Considering Curry led Golden State to the best regular-season record ever by averaging 30.1 points on over 50 percent shooting from the field, the accolade was well-deserved for the point guard.

STEPHEN CURRY SETS NBA'S SINGLE-GAME RECORD FOR THREE-POINTERS MADE

<p>Although he might not admit it, there is no question that Stephen Curry is the greatest shooter the basketball world has ever seen. Curry added to his legacy by nailing an NBA record 13 three-point shots in one game in early November against the New Orleans Pelicans. The Warriors stud finished the game with 46 points, and the Dubs won.</p>
Although he might not admit it, Stephen Curry is the greatest shooter the basketball world has seen. Curry added to his legacy by nailing an NBA record 13 three-point shots in one game in early November against the New Orleans Pelicans. The Warriors stud finished the game with 46 points, and the Dubs won.

PORTUGAL WINS EURO 2016

<p>In the first edition of a 24-team European Championship, Cristiano Ronaldo finally helped Portugal earn its first major trophy of his international career. Although Ronaldo was lost to injury in the Finals against France, Portugal was able to play a strong defensive game without the star forward and came away with a 1-0 win.</p>
In the first edition of a 24-team European Championship, Cristiano Ronaldo finally helped Portugal earn its first major trophy of his international career. Although Ronaldo suffered an injury in the final against France, Portugal was able to play a strong defensive game without the star forward and came away with a 1-0 win.

LEICESTER CITY ACHIEVES THE IMPOSSIBLE

<p>5000-1 underdogs to start the season, Leicester City pulled off the impossible this past May, winning the English Premier League. Led by striker Jamie Vardy and his league-leading 24 goals, the Foxes proved that massive spending isn’t necessarily needed to win in the EPL.</p>
5000-1 underdogs to start the season, Leicester City pulled off the impossible this past May, winning the English Premier League. Led by striker Jamie Vardy and his league-leading 24 goals, the Foxes proved that massive spending isn’t necessarily needed to win in the EPL.

USAIN BOLT THREE-PEATS

<p>The fastest man in recorded history, Jamaican sprinter Usain Bolt became the first runner to win three straight gold medals in the 100-meter, 200-meter and 4x100-meter relay this past summer in Rio. Bolts “triple-triple” is an achievement that seems unlikely to be matched in our lifetimes.</p>
The fastest man in recorded history, Jamaican sprinter Usain Bolt became the first runner to win three straight gold medals in the 100, 200 and 4x100-meter relay this past summer in Rio. Bolt's “triple-triple” is an achievement unlikely to be matched in our lifetimes.

MICHAEL PHELPS WINS MORE AND MORE GOLD

<p>If there was ever a doubt Michael Phelps was the greatest swimmer ever, he eliminated it with his performances in the 2016 Olympic Games. Phelps added six more gold medals to his résumé in Rio, taking his total an Olympic record 23.</p>
If there was ever a doubt Michael Phelps was the greatest swimmer ever, he eliminated it with his performances in the 2016 Olympic Games. Phelps added six more gold medals to his résumé in Rio, taking his total an Olympic record 23.
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