Top Sports stories of 2012

[Babe_Ruth]

Just like my News thread, but this is about Sports. What are the top sports stories of 2012?

1) Tim Tebow/Linsanity - I'll group these two together
2) LeBron James wins the big one.
3) New Orleans Bounty Scandal
4) NHL Lockout - In Canada mostly
5) Olympics

 

[BigBob]

1a. NCAA Sanctions on Penn State
As well as the media rape of Joe Paterno with only speculation and rumors

1b. Adrian Peterson and Peyton Manning
Coming back from potential career changing/threatening injuries and playing some of the best ball they've ever played.

2. Champions
2a. Giants Win Superbowl
2b. Giants Win World Series
2c. Kings Win Stanley Cup
2d. Alabama Wins National Championship

3. Dwight Howard and Steve Nash to the Lakers

4. College Football Playoff Approved

5. Pat Summit Stepping Down

Honorable Mentions
Saints Bounty Scandal
Linsanity/Tebow Time
Manziel Wins Heisman