#9 Sports Story of the Year
#9 Sports Story of the Year
Posted: 12/19/2009
By Larry Carney, WMAR-TV - We’re counting down the Top 10 Sports Stories of the Year. Each of our bloggers voted on which stories were the biggest of 2009.
Many stories this year included scandal. Others showcased historic accomplishments. The top story was an overwhelming favorite, winning the top vote of 80% of our voters.
And the NFL continues to lead sports in America. Of our 10 stories, 4 of them are from the dominant sports league.
Check back every day as we countdown.
9. Manny Wasn’t Manny for 50 Games –
MLB suspended Los Angeles Dodger slugger Manny Ramirez for violating the league’s steroids policy. Ramirez didn’t actually take steroids. He tested positive for a drug used to mask steroid use.
Ramirez is the highest-profile player to be suspended by the league. He lost $7 million of his $25 million salary. As his suspension ended, Ramirez went on rehab stints in the minor leagues, selling out ballparks.
Many stories this year included scandal. Others showcased historic accomplishments. The top story was an overwhelming favorite, winning the top vote of 80% of our voters.
And the NFL continues to lead sports in America. Of our 10 stories, 4 of them are from the dominant sports league.
Check back every day as we countdown.
9. Manny Wasn’t Manny for 50 Games –
MLB suspended Los Angeles Dodger slugger Manny Ramirez for violating the league’s steroids policy. Ramirez didn’t actually take steroids. He tested positive for a drug used to mask steroid use.
Ramirez is the highest-profile player to be suspended by the league. He lost $7 million of his $25 million salary. As his suspension ended, Ramirez went on rehab stints in the minor leagues, selling out ballparks.
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