This is the year of sporting events that will greatly entertain fans from all over the world. There is a lot of talk about the major events this year and it seems like this is going to be one of the most action packed years in sports. With numerous story lines from all over the world, it seems like sports fans just can’t wait to see what the year has in store for them. Here are some of the best events that you cannot miss out on in 2012.
Olympic Games
The 2012 Olympics are arguably one of the most anticipated events of the year. This has been talked about for quite some time now and London is looking to really put on a show. This will be a time to shine for everyone, from the host who has a massive task of outdoing the last spectacular games in Beijing, to some who will be there just to showcase their brand new sports uniforms and of course the most important ones, athletes whose dream will finally come true. The whole world will most certainly have their eyes on London.
European Football Championship
The continent’s main competition, the European football championship will be held in Poland and in Ukraine. This will be held in June and will go on to July. The last edition of the Football Championship was won by Spain so they are expected to deliver again but this year looks to very competitive with nations live The Netherlands, France, England and especially Germany looking to get to the top.
Masters
This is the biggest golf tournament of the year and it is the tournament that every golfer watches. The favorites for this year are Rory Mcilroy and Tiger Woods but there are plenty of other golfers who are looking to make their name in the sport. Most golfers will admit that they are addicted to the event and it is certainly golf’s Super Bowl.
NBA Finals
The NBA Finals is an annual event that will surely have basketball fans excited. However, it is the playoffs that really have people excited as they are hoping for their team to excel. There are several favorites this year and it seems like everyone is expecting Miami to win it all but the Lakers are still in contention to bring home the trophy. Other competitors would be the Oklahoma Thunder and the Orlando Magic.
World Series
The World Series is the end of a very long MLB season. Baseball has the longest season in professional sports and so it is safe to say that there is a lot of pressure at the end of the year. The Fall Classic is an annual event that truly makes for a great end to a year of sports. Though the Yankees are always the favorites, you can expect to see Western favorites like the San Francisco giants make it all the way to the end.
The year in sports is going to be very exciting and will bring sports fans the best entertainment they can find. Though most people will admit that they would like to see more events like these 5, these happen to be the most anticipated and exciting to watch. If you are looking to really enjoy the year in sports, then these are the events that you simply cannot miss out on.