2008 Year in Review

Another great year of sports, starting with a Giant win, many giant shots in between, and a giant loss in the end. See all of these memories in this great slide show to review the year.

Many memorable events from Stephen Curry and Davidson's NCAA tournament run, to Plax's shot, and the shot the Giants took from that. Another unforgettable sports year, but aren't they all?

A Giant Victory

As heavy underdogs to the previously unbeaten Patriots, the Giants came out with a huge 17-14 win.

A New Day with No Knight

In early February, Hall of Fame coach Bobby Knight stepped down as coach of Texas Tech giving his son, Pat, the role of leading the Red Raiders.

Change of Face in Green Bay

Brett Favre retires as quarterback as anticipated for the four previous seasons. The job is handed to Aaron Rodgers after a few years of sitting behind Favre.

Davidson s-Curry-ies Deep in the Tournament

Stephen Curry, son of former NBA sharpshooter Dell Curry, led the Davidson squad to an unexpected run deep into the 2008 tournament.

Jayhawks Swoop Down and Take the Tigers

Bill Self coached his Kansas team, led by Mario Chalmers; the most outstanding player of the game, to a win over the Memphis Tigers.

Wings Dynasty Return?

Remember those days in the '90s when you were looking at the the paper to see the NHL standings and Detroit was always atop year in and year out?

Well in 2008 they returned to those days with Stanley Cup victory over Syd the Kid's Penguins.

Rising From the Dead?

As the Celtics were tankin' it and everyone in the organization appeared to have their job in question, they rise again, this time with the "Big 3 Tandem" of Paul Pierce, Kevin Garnett, and Ray Allen to win their 17th NBA championship.

He Can't Stop

Once, not able to stop using drugs, then can't stop hitting home runs. Josh Hamilton belts 28 long ones to set the new single round Home Run Derby Record.

The City Has Some Hope and Soul

Bon Jovi's Soul win the Arena Football Championship to stop the drought. Philadelphia has been suffering, still it was not the big sport Philly wanted, it still was appreciated.

Dream Come True

The Philadelphia Phillies win the 2008 World Series.

A 25 plus year wait was well worth it. Led by MVP Cole Hamels, the Phillies finished the Rays in 5 games, after a two-day delay for weather.

The Phillies waited to win the 5th game at home and it was followed by a parade celebrated by millions in Philly.

The Giant Loss...

Plaxico Buress accidentally shot himself in the leg, leading to season ending suspension, a receiver Eli and the Giants will miss.