2014: Year in Review – Best sports photos

Slopestyle athlete Oscar Wester of Sweden, jumps during a training session at Extreme Park during the Winter Olympics in Sochi.

Seattle Seahawks cornerback Richard Sherman (25) gets shoved in the face by San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Michael Crabtree (15) at the end of the NFC Championship Game at CenturyLink Field.

Recording artist Bruno Mars performs at half-time in Super Bowl XLVIII at MetLife Stadium.

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson holds the Vince Lombardi Trophy after Super Bowl XLVIII against the Denver Broncos at MetLife Stadium.

One snowflake fails to open while forming the Olympic rings during the opening ceremony for the Sochi 2014 Olympic Winter Games.

Shaun White (USA) on his first run during the men's snowboarding halfpipe finals of the Sochi 2014 Olympic Winter Games at Rosa Khutor Extreme Park.

Russia players gather around goalkeeper Semyon Varlamov (1) before a men's ice hockey preliminary round game against Slovenia during the Sochi 2014 Olympic Winter Games at Bolshoy Ice Dome.

A view of the full moon behind the Olympic rings at the Laura Cross Country Ski and Biathlon Center during the Sochi 2014 Olympic Winter Games.

Norway celebrate winning gold in nordic combined team gundersen LH / 4x5 km during the Sochi 2014 Olympic Winter Games at RusSki Gorki Ski Jumping Center.

"Hank the dog" sits on the field before the spring training game between the Milwaukee Brewers and San Diego Padres at Maryvale Baseball Park in Phoenix, Arizona.

Boston Red Sox designated hitter David Ortiz (left) takes a selfie while presenting President Barack Obama (right) with a Red Sox jersey at a ceremony honoring the 2013 World Series champions at the White House.

Connecticut Huskies fans celebrate their 60-54 win during the men's national championship game of the Final Four at AT&T Stadium.

Connecticut Huskies guard Shabazz Napier celebrates after defeating the Kentucky Wildcats 60-54 in the national championship game of the Final Four at AT&T Stadium.

Connecticut Huskies center Stefanie Dolson (31) shoots against Notre Dame Fighting Irish guard Jewell Loyd (32) during the second half of the women's national championship game of the Final Four at Bridgestone Arena.

The course is reflected in the sunglasses of Miguel Angel Jimenez as he walks to the 15th tee during the first round of The Masters at Augusta National Golf Club.

Finn Stallings, the son of Scott Stallings, plays with the flag stick on the fourth green during the Par 3 Contest before The Masters at Augusta National Golf Club.

A course worker changes the scores during the second round of The Masters at Augusta National Golf Club.

Meb Keflezighi pumps his fist at the finish line after winning the men's division of the 2014 Boston Marathon.

Floyd Mayweather Jr. lands a punch against Marcos Maidana during their fight at MGM Grand.

Victor Espinoza aboard California Chrome (5) celebrates after winning the 2014 Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs.

Johnny Manziel gestures as he walks across the stage after being selected by the Cleveland Browns No. 22 overall in the first round of the 2014 NFL Draft.

Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop Hanley Ramirez celebrates scoring on Adrian Gonzalez' sixth-inning double against the San Francisco Giants at Dodger Stadium.

NHRA funny car driver Jack Beckman explodes an engine sending pieces of the carbon fiber body into the air during qualifying for the Southern Nationals at Atlanta Dragway.

San Antonio Spurs guard Tony Parker (9) forward Tim Duncan (21) and Manu Ginobili (20) celebrate with the Larry O'Brien trophy after defeating the Miami Heat in Game 5 of the 2014 NBA Finals at AT&T Center.

Martin Kaymer of Germany celebrates with the trophy after his eight-stroke victory during the final round of the 114th U.S. Open at Pinehurst Resort & Country Club, Course No. 2.

New York Rangers defenseman Anton Stralman (6) clears the puck from off the goal line away from goalie Henrik Lundqvist (30) and Los Angeles Kings center Jeff Carter (77) during the first period in Game 4 of the Stanley Cup Final at Madison Square Garden.

Los Angeles Kings defenseman Alec Martinez (27) celebrates after scoring the game-winning goal past New York Rangers goalie Henrik Lundqvist (30) during the second overtime period in Game 5 of the Stanley Cup Final at Staples Center.

Netherlands' Robin van Persie scores a goal during the Group B World Cup soccer match against Spain at the Arena Ponte Nova in Salvador, Brazil.

USA defender John Brooks is mobbed by teammates after scoring the winning goal in the second half against Ghana during the 2014 World Cup at Estadio das Dunas.

USA midfielder Jermaine Jones (13) celebrates after scoring a second half goal against Portugal during the 2014 World Cup at Arena Amazonia.

Michelle Wie (center) is doused with champagne by Jaye Marie Green (left) and Jessica Korda (right) after winning the U.S. Women's Open at the Pinehurst Resort and Country Club.

Netherlands' Arjen Robben, center, goes down to win a penalty kick late in the World Cup round of 16 soccer match against Mexico at the Arena Castelao in Fortaleza, Brazil.

United States goalkeeper Tim Howard (1) defends the goal in the second half against Belgium during the round of 16 match in the 2014 World Cup at Arena Fonte Nova.

Ronda Rousey walks towards the octagon before defending her UFC women's bantamweight title against Alexis Davis at Mandalay Bay Events Center.

Spain's Alberto Contador crosses the finish line with a delay of more than 2 minutes on his main rivals during the fifth stage of the Tour de France. The 96.3-mile stage started in Ypres, Belgium, and finished in Arenberg, France.

Michael Sam accepts the Arthur Ashe Courage Award onstage during the 2014 ESPYS at Nokia Theatre in Los Angeles.

Mid-Atlantic Region third baseman Mo'ne Davis (center) exits the dugout prior to the Little League World Series game against the Southwest Region at Lamade Stadium.

Asia-Pacific Region players celebrate after beating the Great Lakes Region 8-4 in the Little League World Series championship game at Howard J. Lamade Stadium.

Serena Williams celebrates with the U.S. Open Trophy after beating Caroline Wozniacki in the women's singles final at USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in New York.

Aerial view of Fifth Third Field as the outfield is transformed into a mini-golf course.

New York Yankees shortstop Derek Jeter (2) reacts to the fans chanting his name in the 8th inning of his final game at Yankee Stadium.

New York Yankees shortstop Derek Jeter (2) celebrates hitting a walk-off single in his final at-bat at Yankee Stadium.

Los Angeles Angels pinch runner Collin Cowgill, right, reacts after being tagged out by Kansas City Royals third baseman Mike Moustakas while trying to advance to third base on a fly ball in the 8th inning during Game 2 of the ALDS at Angel Stadium of Anaheim.

NASCAR Sprint Cup Series driver Joey Logano celebrates after winning the Hollywood Casino 400 at Kansas Speedway.

San Francisco Giants right fielder Hunter Pence makes a catch against the wall on a fly ball hit by Washington Nationals right fielder Jayson Werth during the sixth inning of Game 4 of the NLDS at AT&T Park.

San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Madison Bumgarner (40, center) celebrates with center fielder Gregor Blanco (7, left) and right fielder Hunter Pence (8, right) in the clubhouse after defeating the Washington Nationals 3-2 in Game 4 of the 2014 NLDS.

Florida State Seminoles quarterback Jameis Winston (5) celebrates after defeating the Notre Dame Fighting Irish 31-27 at Doak Campbell Stadium.

LSU Tigers wide receiver Trey Quinn (8) crowd surfs after fans stormed the field following the Tigers 10-7 victory against the Mississippi Rebels at Tiger Stadium.

San Francisco Giants pitcher Madison Bumgarner, right, celebrates with catcher Buster Posey after defeating the Kansas City Royals during Game 7 of the World Series at Kauffman Stadium.

NASCAR Sprint Cup Series driver Ryan Newman during practice for the Ford EcoBoost 400 at Homestead-Miami Speedway.

NASCAR Sprint Cup Series driver Kevin Harvick does a burnout after winning the Ford EcoBoost 400 to clinch the Sprint Cup championship at Homestead-Miami Speedway.

New York Giants wide receiver Odell Beckham (13) catches a touchdown pass over Dallas Cowboys cornerback Brandon Carr (39) during the second quarter at MetLife Stadium.

St. Louis Rams players put their hands up to show support for Michael Brown during introductions before a game against the Oakland Raiders at the Edward Jones Dome.

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) is sacked by Green Bay Packers defensive end Mike Neal (96) and defensive end Mike Daniels (76) during the fourth quarter at Lambeau Field.

Williams Formula One driver Felipe Massa of Brazil crashes in the first corner after the start of the German F1 Grand Prix at the Hockenheim racing circuit.