It’s hard to reflect on the past year without thinking of one word: controversy. Sportswashing at the Beijing Olympics, disturbing claims against Deshaun Watson and FIFA's "mistake" of playing the World Cup in Qatar were just a few. But as often happens, athletics showed us how the human spirit can rise and deliver a catalog of unforgettable moments. Here’s a look back at Aaron Judge’s historic home run march, Serena Williams’ elegant farewell, and so many more of the year’s biggest stories.
