The top 12 milestones in sports and health of 2012:
1. Superbowl XLVI (February 5)
NY Giants at Superbowl XLVI. Credit: Wikimedia Commons
2. NBA Lockout (December 25, 2011-April 26, 2012)
3. “Heat Trio” (June)
4. “Fab 5” (July/August)
5. Michael Phelps Retires (August)
Michael Phelps celebrating his last Olympics. Credit: Wikimedia Commons
6. Paralympic Games (August 29-September 9)
Ann Wild holding the torch at the Paralympic Games. Credit: Wikimedia Commons
7. Nets Transferred to Brooklyn (September)
Brooklyn Nets cheerleaders performing at their home stadium, Barclay’s Center. Credit: Wikimedia Commons
8. NHL Lockout (September 15, 2012-January 6, 2013)
9. “Tebowing” (October)
Tim Tebow “Tebowing.” Credit: Wikimedia Commons
10. Lance Armstrong Scandal (October)
Lance Armstrong. Credit: Wikimedia Commons
11. Marathon Cancelled (November 4)
Runners at the ING New York Marathon. Credit: Wikimedia Commons
12. Linsanity (December)
Jeremy Lin. Credit: Wikimedia Commons