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A Look at the Top Sports Moment From Each of the Past 15 Years

One more look back before Josh Hamilton makes his first appearance at Rangers Ballpark as a member of the Los Angeles Angels: April 1, 2008: First HR with Rangers In his seconnd game with the Rangers after coming over in a trade with the Reds, Ha...

Though what happens in Atlanta will define the 2013 NCAA tournament, there have already been many lasting memories made on the road to the Final Four.

Was the A's 20-game winning streak the top moment of 2002 or was it Emmitt Smith breaking the NFL rushing record? Vote now!

Was the Penn State scandal the most memorable moment of 2011 or was it Tebow mania? Vote now!

Was LeBron James' first NBA title the most memorable moment of 2012 or was it Lance Armstong's doping scandal? Vote now!

Was Kobe Bryant's 81-point game the top moment of 2006, or was it Vince Young leading Texas to a last-minute Rose Bowl win over USC? Vote now!

Was LeBron James' decision to play for the Heat the top moment of 2010, or was it the UConn women's basketball team going undefeated for the second straight season? Vote now!

What was the most memorable moment of 2007? Was it the Patriots' "Spygate" or was it Michael Vick's dog-fighting ring indictment? Vote now!

Was the Patriots almost-perfect season the most memorable moment of 2008 or was it Brett Favre leaving the Packers? Vote now!

Was Lance Armstrong's seventh straight Tour De France win the most monumental moment of 2005 or was it the NCAA implementing the one-and-done rule? Vote now!

Was Tiger Wood's meltdown the most monumental moment of 2009 or was it Santonio Holmes' game-winning catch in Super Bowl XLIII? Vote now!

Was the Chicago Cubs' fan foul ball catch the most memorable moment of 2003 or was it LeBron James' NBA debut? Vote now!

Was Michael Phelps' Olympic performance the most memorable moment of 2004 or was it the Boston Red Sox breaking "The Curse" and winning the World Series? Vote now!

Was Jennifer Capriati's courageous comeback the top moment of 2001 or was it Barry Bonds breaking the home run record? Vote now!

Was the U.S. Women's World Cup Championship the top moment of 1999 or was it Serena Williams winning the U.S. open at 17? Vote now!