There’s nothing like sports to bring out the thrill of victory and the agony of defeat inside all of us. From the baseball diamond to the tennis court, this was the year we thrilled to victory in sports — and also, we agonized over the defeat of our favorite teams. But the opposing teams’ fans thrilled to their victory. No, you haven’t lost your mind, that’s just how life works … IN SPORTS.

Here’s my list of THE YEAR IN SPORTS:

10. Baseball

9. Tennis

8. Swimming

7. Football

6. Balls

5. NCAA Basketball

4. Women’s sports

3. Running

2. The Olympics are coming

1. Victory