10. Redskins beat Cowboys on MNF
In a season to forget, this was the lone bright spot in the Redskins season, a 20-17 overtime win in Dallas on Monday Night Football led by quarterback Colt McCoy.
In a season to forget, this was the lone bright spot in the Redskins season, a 20-17 overtime win in Dallas on Monday Night Football led by quarterback Colt McCoy.
9. Comeback Caps
This was a game I was lucky enough to attend. I went to two other Caps games that season in which they lost so I was hoping for a win that night. The date was March 8 and the Caps hosted the Phoenix Coyotes. It looked like they would lose this one as they trailed 2-0 late in the third period. Then… BOOM, BOOM, BOOM! The Caps scored 3 straight goals in regulation to win 3-2. Karl Alzner got the Caps on the board then 30 seconds later Brooks Laich tied it up. The Verizon Center was rocking. A few minutes later Nicklas Backstrom gave Troy Brouwer a lay-up to give the Caps the 3-2 win. One of the best games I've ever been to.
This was a game I was lucky enough to attend. I went to two other Caps games that season in which they lost so I was hoping for a win that night. The date was March 8 and the Caps hosted the Phoenix Coyotes. It looked like they would lose this one as they trailed 2-0 late in the third period. Then… BOOM, BOOM, BOOM! The Caps scored 3 straight goals in regulation to win 3-2. Karl Alzner got the Caps on the board then 30 seconds later Brooks Laich tied it up. The Verizon Center was rocking. A few minutes later Nicklas Backstrom gave Troy Brouwer a lay-up to give the Caps the 3-2 win. One of the best games I've ever been to.
8. USA soccer
USA soccer once again had a good run in the 2014 World Cup. The Men's National team got out of Group G aka the "Group of Death"featuring Ghana, Germany and Portugal. First they took care of Ghana in what was revenge from the 2010 World Cup, winning 2-1. They drew in their second game against Portugal 2-2. In the final game of the group stage, U.S. fell to Germany 1-0 but moved on to the knockout round on goal difference. The magical run ended in the round of 16 as USA lost to Belgium 2-1 but their performance helped convert more soccer fans in this country.
USA soccer once again had a good run in the 2014 World Cup. The Men's National team got out of Group G aka the "Group of Death"featuring Ghana, Germany and Portugal. First they took care of Ghana in what was revenge from the 2010 World Cup, winning 2-1. They drew in their second game against Portugal 2-2. In the final game of the group stage, U.S. fell to Germany 1-0 but moved on to the knockout round on goal difference. The magical run ended in the round of 16 as USA lost to Belgium 2-1 but their performance helped convert more soccer fans in this country.
7. Nats Win 10 In A Row
In August the Nats swept the Mets in New York and the Pirates in DC and needed to sweep the Diamondbacks at home to do what they haven't done since 2005, win 10 in a row. The road to winning 10 consecutive victories included some thrillers in walk-off fashion and August 21st was no different as an error by D-Backs third baseman Jordan Pacheco in the bottom of the ninth inning gave the Nats the 1-0 victory. It was also the Nats fifth walk-off win in six games.
In August the Nats swept the Mets in New York and the Pirates in DC and needed to sweep the Diamondbacks at home to do what they haven't done since 2005, win 10 in a row. The road to winning 10 consecutive victories included some thrillers in walk-off fashion and August 21st was no different as an error by D-Backs third baseman Jordan Pacheco in the bottom of the ninth inning gave the Nats the 1-0 victory. It was also the Nats fifth walk-off win in six games.
6. Wizards Win First Second Round Game Since Reagan Administration
In my lifetime this was the farthest the Wizards have gone. For the first time since the 1982 (back when they were called the Bullets) the Washington franchise won a game in the second round of the playoffs as they took Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals over the Pacers. Bradley Beal scored 25 points while Trevor Ariza added 22.
In my lifetime this was the farthest the Wizards have gone. For the first time since the 1982 (back when they were called the Bullets) the Washington franchise won a game in the second round of the playoffs as they took Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals over the Pacers. Bradley Beal scored 25 points while Trevor Ariza added 22.
5. Wizards beat Bulls in five
The Wizards made the playoffs for the first time since 2008 and they had a first round matchup with the Bulls. A lot of people thought the Wizards didn't stand a chance. The Wizards took the first two games in Chicago. After dropping Game 3, the Wiz bounced back in Games 4 and 5. In Game 5 the Wiz limited Chicago to 33 percent shooting, winning 75-69. A series win like that goes to show the potential this team has for the future.
The Wizards made the playoffs for the first time since 2008 and they had a first round matchup with the Bulls. A lot of people thought the Wizards didn't stand a chance. The Wizards took the first two games in Chicago. After dropping Game 3, the Wiz bounced back in Games 4 and 5. In Game 5 the Wiz limited Chicago to 33 percent shooting, winning 75-69. A series win like that goes to show the potential this team has for the future.
4. Radford beats Tech
I decided to include my school in the top 10 because of the potential the team has. On December 7th the Men's Basketball team got their biggest win in school history, defeating crosstown rival Virginia Tech in Blacksburg. RU rallied for the games final eight points and got the go-ahead basket with 27 seconds left thanks to a bucket by R.J. Price. The game ended with back-to-back blocked shots by Brandon Holcomb and Javonte Green as Radford picked up the 68-66 win.
I decided to include my school in the top 10 because of the potential the team has. On December 7th the Men's Basketball team got their biggest win in school history, defeating crosstown rival Virginia Tech in Blacksburg. RU rallied for the games final eight points and got the go-ahead basket with 27 seconds left thanks to a bucket by R.J. Price. The game ended with back-to-back blocked shots by Brandon Holcomb and Javonte Green as Radford picked up the 68-66 win.
3. Wizards Beat Celtics in 2 OT
The Wizards overcame seven point deficits in both overtimes in an exciting game as the Wizards won 133-132. John Wall put the team on his back with 26 points and 17 assists. This game will be remembered mostly for Wall's emotional interview after the game. Earlier in the day Wall woke up to news that Miyah Telemaque-Nelson, a six year old girl that he helped out last year, died from cancer. John Wall cried in the middle of the on-court interview when asked how much she meant to him. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ku3QHMwarnc
2. Jordan Zimmermann's No-Hitter
On the final day of the MLB regular season the Nationals hosted the Marlins. Jordan Zimmermann was pitching a gem and carried a no hitter into the ninth. Then with two outs, Christian Yelich came up and smacked the ball toward the left-centerfield gap. Everyone thought the no-hitter would be broken up but then Steven Souza Jr. made a diving catch for the final out! It was the first no-hitter in Nationals history https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bTl5gy3igsQ
1. Derek Jeter's Final Home Game
The reason why I ranked this number one is because Derek Jeter has been my childhood idol and a role model that I've looked up to since I started following sports. It was easy what my last two moments were going to be but it was hard to rank them. Very hard but ultimately I had to go with Jeter. The final home game for The Captain was one of the most emotional games I've ever watched. With the Yankees up by three runs with two outs in the ninth inning, the camera caught a close up shot of Jeter looking like he was about to break down. There were some tears in my eyes too. Seconds later, the Orioles tied the game up with a 3 run homer so the game went into the bottom of the ninth with Jeter due up third. The first men got on with a base hit, the next batter hit a sacrifice bunt to move the runner to second base with Jeter coming to the plate. Derek Jeter has been known to have a flair for the dramatic and he had one more moment left in him to make an impact in his final at-bat at Yankee Stadium. In one swing, Jeter singled into right field to score Antonan Richardson and give the Yankees the walk-off victory! After the game ended, Jeter walked over to the shortstop position and knelt down and prayed then tipped his cap thanking his fans, family and teammates for supporting him as he lived out his dream.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ypcJrPxbfJE
The Wizards overcame seven point deficits in both overtimes in an exciting game as the Wizards won 133-132. John Wall put the team on his back with 26 points and 17 assists. This game will be remembered mostly for Wall's emotional interview after the game. Earlier in the day Wall woke up to news that Miyah Telemaque-Nelson, a six year old girl that he helped out last year, died from cancer. John Wall cried in the middle of the on-court interview when asked how much she meant to him. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ku3QHMwarnc
2. Jordan Zimmermann's No-Hitter
On the final day of the MLB regular season the Nationals hosted the Marlins. Jordan Zimmermann was pitching a gem and carried a no hitter into the ninth. Then with two outs, Christian Yelich came up and smacked the ball toward the left-centerfield gap. Everyone thought the no-hitter would be broken up but then Steven Souza Jr. made a diving catch for the final out! It was the first no-hitter in Nationals history https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bTl5gy3igsQ
1. Derek Jeter's Final Home Game
The reason why I ranked this number one is because Derek Jeter has been my childhood idol and a role model that I've looked up to since I started following sports. It was easy what my last two moments were going to be but it was hard to rank them. Very hard but ultimately I had to go with Jeter. The final home game for The Captain was one of the most emotional games I've ever watched. With the Yankees up by three runs with two outs in the ninth inning, the camera caught a close up shot of Jeter looking like he was about to break down. There were some tears in my eyes too. Seconds later, the Orioles tied the game up with a 3 run homer so the game went into the bottom of the ninth with Jeter due up third. The first men got on with a base hit, the next batter hit a sacrifice bunt to move the runner to second base with Jeter coming to the plate. Derek Jeter has been known to have a flair for the dramatic and he had one more moment left in him to make an impact in his final at-bat at Yankee Stadium. In one swing, Jeter singled into right field to score Antonan Richardson and give the Yankees the walk-off victory! After the game ended, Jeter walked over to the shortstop position and knelt down and prayed then tipped his cap thanking his fans, family and teammates for supporting him as he lived out his dream.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ypcJrPxbfJE
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