Knicks fall to Spurs despite absence of Parker and Ginobili; Win marks first of the year in San Antonio for the aging Spurs, who had recently fallen to Dallas, Miami, and a local senior rec center team at home.

Johan Santana finishes third in voting for NL Cy Young award, losing out to Giants young ace Tim Lincecum; Both pitchers endured shaky bullpens throughout the year, as Lincecum had 6 wins blown by his relievers, while Santana’s bullpen cost him 26 additional wins, compromised his 401k, and ran over his dog.

Hal Steinbrenner proves Hank isn’t the only brother that can shake up the media; Drops bombshell that the Yankees are willing to spend money in their efforts to field a championship team.

22 year old college dropout wins $9.15 million in the World Series of Poker main event;  First Kanye West, now this guy?  Expect to see universities worldwide completely deserted by 2015.