Top Sports Stories of 2008

2008 was a bittersweet year for New York sports. Early in the year, it saw the Giants make an incredible run in the playoffs, all the way to winning the Super Bowl in one of the NFL's biggest upsets. But 2008 also saw the final days of two stadiums, one more beloved than another, the rebuilding of the Knicks and Nets, playoff misses for both local baseball teams, the welcoming of a NFL great and several other compelling stories.

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By tien mao in News on December 31, 2008 2:30 PM

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JenChungsBaby

Best Giants victory ever. Therefore, best year in NY sports ever.

TimSPC

2008 is tied with 1994 as best NY sports year ever.

JenChungsBaby

1986 was pretty good too. The Giants went 17-2 and won the Superbowl, and the Mets had their great season.

But the win over New England was better, which is why 2008 was "THE BEST NEW YORK SPORTS SEASON EVER."

At least for me.