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The Most Memorable Moments in Sports - From Beyoncé’s killer Super Bowl XLVII halftime show and Lamar Odom rumors to Jason Collins becoming the first active openly gay professional athlete and Jay Z launching Roc Nation Sports, 2013 has been a big year for sports news. As the year comes to an end, BET.com takes a look at some of the top sports headlines of 2013. —Dominique ZonyééPhoto: AP Photo/Gerald Herbert

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Ray Lewis Retires - When he announced his retirement in January, Ray Lewis said that all he wanted was to end his career with another championship. After the Baltimore Ravens won Super Bowl XLVII, Lewis got his wish. He ended his 17-year-long career in February.(Photo: Patrick Smith/Getty Images)

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Josh Brent Drives Car Which Kills Cowboys Teammate - Former Dallas Cowboys star Josh Brent changed his life forever on Jan. 7.  He was exceeding the speed limit in Irving, Texas, when his car, which had teammate Jerry Brown Jr. in the passenger seat, hit a curb. Brown was killed, and Brent was arrested for intoxicated manslaughter. Brent retired from the NFL in June. If convicted at his 2014 trial, he could face up to 20 years in prison.(Photo: Courtesy of Irvin Police Dept.)

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Baltimore Ravens Win Super Bowl XLVII - Although a performance from Beyoncé was amazing, the main attraction was the game between Baltimore Ravens and the San Francisco 49ers. Twelve years since they won the Super Bowl, Ray Lewis and the Ravens did it again — defeating the 49ers 34-31.(Photo: Jamie Squire/Getty Images)

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Beyoncé + Destiny’s Child = Epic Super Bowl Halftime Show - Decked out in a sexy leather body suit, Queen B outdid herself again. In her first major live performance since giving birth to daughter Blue Ivy Carter in 2012, Beyoncé shut down the Super Bowl XLVII halftime show on Feb 3. The highlight of show was when 104 million people got to watch as Kelly Rowland and Michelle Williams joined her onstage for a Destiny’s Child reunion.(Photo: AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

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Mariano Rivera Retires - After 19 seasons, one of the best closers in Major League Baseball, Mariano Rivera announced his retirement in March. The all-time saves leader, with 652 saves, played the last game of his career in September.(Photo: Patrick McDermott/Getty Images)

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Brooklyn Nets Plays First Playoff Game at the Barclays - The Brooklyn Nets celebrated the first major-league playoff game held in Brooklyn since the late '50s at the Barclays Center in April. Additionally it was the first time the Nets, who formally played in New Jersey, played a playoff game at Barclay’s Center.(Photo: Mike Stobe/Getty Images)

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Boston Marathon Is Bombed - The Boston Marathon will never be the same after three people were killed and more than 120 were injured as bombs exploded near the Boston Marathon finish line on April 15. The bombings led the city to be locked down as a massive manhunt for the culprits ensued. In the end, one bomber was gunned down, and the other was apprehended almost 24 hours later.(Photo: AP Photo/The Boston Globe, John Tlumacki)

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Jason Collins Is First NBA Player to Publicly Announce He Is Gay - In this photo provided by ABC, NBA basketball veteran Jason Collins, left, poses with George Stephanopoulos during an interview, Monday, April 29, 2013, in Los Angeles. In a first-person article posted Monday on Sports Illustrated's website, Collins became the first active player in one of four major U.S. professional sports leagues to come out as gay. The interview aired on Good Morning America on Tuesday.(Photo: AP Photo/ABC, Eric McCandless)

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Kobe Bryant Gets Achilles Heel Surgery - Los Angeles Lakers star guard Kobe Bryant suffered a torn Achilles in April, which left him out for the end of the 2012-2013 season. He was courtside for the beginning of the 2013-2014 season, but emerged at practice in November. In addition to making his way back to the court, Bryant signed a new two-year, $40 million to $50 million contract extension. (Photo: Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

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Magic Johnson Stands Up for His Gay Son, EJ - Magic Johnson said he stood behind his son E.J. "one million percent" after he came out as gay in April. "This is a good moment for us as a family, and a greater moment for him," Magic told TMZ in a candid video interview. Johnson also spoke to CNN in November about helping to educate the Black community about homosexuality.(Photo: Charles Norfleet/Getty Images)

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Jay Z Launches Roc Nation Sports With Robinson Cano - From part owner and the face of the Brooklyn Nets to launching his own sports agency, Jay Z sure was a busy man in 2013. Jay’s entertainment company, Roc Nation, launched Roc Nation Sports in April, with the signing of New York Yankees All-Star second baseman Robinson Cano.(Photo: RocNation via Instagram)

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Miami Heat Win NBA Finals for a Second Year in a Row - For the second season in a row, the Miami Heat won the NBA Finals, beating out the San Antonio Spurs 95-88 on June 20 in Game 7. LeBron James, who finished strong with 23 points and 10 rebounds, was crowned MVP.(Photo: AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)

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Aaron Hernandez Indicted for Murder, Kicked Off Patriots - Former New England Patriots tight end Aaron Hernandez was charged with the first-degree murder of 27-year-old Odin Lloyd in Massachusetts in June. He was also arrested on gun charges. The charges led the Patriots to dismiss Hernandez as he remains behind bars while the trial is currently being conducted.(Photo: Jared Wickerham/Getty Images)

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A-Rod and 12 Other MLB Players Suspended - Major League Baseball announced on Aug. 5 the suspension of 13 players for violating the league's Joint Drug Prevention and Treatment Program. Among those suspended was Yankee slugger Alex Rodriguez, who was slammed with a 211-game suspension and a loss of his $33 million salary. Rodriguez vowed to appeal the judgment kicking off the biggest MLB drug scandal since the Bay Area Laboratory Co-Operative (BALCO).(Photo: Elsa/Getty Images)

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Serena Williams Wins the US Open - Serena Williams won her 17th Grand Slam title and fifth U.S. Open title on Sept. 8 when she defeated Victoria Azarenka at Arthur Ashe Stadium. Williams won the $3.6 million purse for her triumph. She has won more than $40 million in prize money to date.(Photo: Al Bello/Getty Images)

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David Ortiz Gets Three Titles in 10 Years - Dominican-born hitter David Ortiz proved why critics and fans call him the best clutch hitter in Boston history on Oct. 30 when he helped the Red Sox win the 2013 World Series. Ortiz kept his promise to restore the spirits of the city after the Boston Marathon Bombing, winning his third championship title in 10 years.(Photo: AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

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Red Sox Win the World Series - For the first time in nearly 100 years, the Boston Red Sox celebrated a World Series at their home at Fenway Park in Boston on Oct. 31. (They won their 2007 and 2004 championships on their opponents’ turf.) The Sox dominated the St. Louis Cardinals in a 6-1 win, ending the series 4-2.(Photo: AP Photo/Elise Amendola)

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Lamar Odom’s Crack Rumors and DUI Hurt His NBA Career - Lamar Odom has had a rough year; he made headlines in August for an alleged affair and divorce from Khloe Kardashian followed by rumors of a crack cocaine addiction. The NBA free agent was arrested for driving under the influence on Aug. 30. Then the former Sixth Man of the Year dodged a bullet in November because he was not charged for roughing up a paparazzo in Los Angeles in August. Rumor has it he may be returning to the NBA.(Photo: Jemal Countess/Getty Images)

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Miami Dolphins’ Bullying Scandal - Miami Dolphins offensive tackle Jonathan Martin abruptly left the team in October following a lunchroom incident with teammates. The incident allegedly happened after two years of bullying by teammate Richie Incognito. Since then Incognito was suspended indefinitely on Nov. 3, the NFL launched an investigation, and both Martin and Incognito spoke out. The story continues to unfold.(Photo: AP Photo/Lynne Sladky, File)

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LeBron James Hits Scoring Milestone - They don’t call him King James for nothing. LeBron James hit another career milestone on Nov. 5 against the Toronto Raptors. The Miami Heat guard scored double-digit points for the 500th consecutive game. James had 35 points, which lead to the Heat's 104-95 win over the Raptors.(Photo: Chris Trotman/Getty Images)

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Timothy Bradley Is Back on Top - After Timothy Bradley caught flack for his controversial 2012 win over Manny Pacquiao, he returned to the ring on Oct. 12 to prove that he deserved the welterweight title. Bradley defeated Juan Manuel Marquez in a split decision, holding onto his title.(Photo: Jeff Bottari/Getty Images)

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Derrick Rose Makes the Injured List Again - Derrick Rose had the second major surgery of his professional career on Nov. 25 with a medical meniscus tear in his right knee. The same doctor who performed ACL surgery on Rose in May 2012 will perform this one. After a comeback in the 2013 season, he was on the injured list again. (Photo: Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

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Geoffrey Mutai Wins NYC Marathon Again - Kenya’s own Geoffrey Mutai won the ING New York City Marathon in 2011. After it was canceled in 2012 due to Hurricane Sandy, Mutai took the year off to train and come back strong. Mutai claimed his consecutive first place title in November in a record time of 2 hours, 8 minutes, 24 seconds.(Photo: AP Photo/Kathy Willens)

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Andre Ward Returns to the Ring - After more than 14 months out of the ring to recover from shoulder surgery, middleweight Olympic gold medalist Andre Ward returned to the ring on Nov. 16. Although he did not have to defend his title, he defeated Edwin Rodriguez 118-106, 117-107, 116-108.(Photo: Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

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Blake Leeper Became the First Disabled Athlete to Sign With Fathead - Born without legs, Paralympic athlete Blake Leeper has worn prosthetic legs since he was 9 years old. However his disabilities didn’t stop him from winning silver and bronze medals. He made history when he became the first disabled athlete to sign with Fathead, a company that makes wall decals, murals and graphics of sports icons.(Photo: Michael Steele/Getty Images)

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Michael Jordan Flu Game Shoes Auctioned Off - Who remembers Michael Jordan’s performance in Game 5 of the NBA Finals in 1997 against the Utah Jazz? Jordan had one of the most stunning games of his career, with 38 points, 7 rebounds, and 5 assists to lead the Bulls to a 90-88 win — all while battling the flu. Well Jordan autographed the shoes he wore during that game and they were auctioned off for thousands in November.  (Photo: JEFF HAYNES/AFP/Getty Images)

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Seneca Wallace Breaks Racial Barriers - The NFL may be 94 years old, but there are still racial boundaries to break. Seneca Wallace made history on Nov. 10 as the first Black quarterback to start for the Green Bay Packers. Wallace told TMZ Sports, "It's a great honor to be the first African-American quarterback to start for the Green Bay Packers.”(Photo: Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)

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Michael Jordan and New Wife Announce New Baby - The greatest NBA player of all time, Michael Jordan, is becoming a father again. He and his wife, Yvette Prieto, announced in December that they are expecting their first child together. The new baby will be Jordan's fourth child. (Photo: Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)

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NFL Agrees to Settle Concussion Suit for $765 Million - The NFL settled a concussion lawsuit in August brought on by 4,500 retired players, who all suffer from advanced dementia and other health problems, for $765 million. The settlement will include $75 million for players or the families of players who have suffered cognitive injury. About $75 million will be set aside for baseline medical exams, and a $10 million research fund is also be established.(Photo: Charles Krupa/AP Photo, File)

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From "Blade Runner" to Killer - South African athlete Oscar Pistorius, who made history last summer as the first double amputee to compete in the 2012 Summer Olympics, was charged with the murder of his girlfriend, model Reeva Steenkamp. Steenkamp was found shot dead in Pistorius' home in Pretoria, South Africa, on Feb 14. Pistorius was arrested and charged with murder, but he is currently out on bail awaiting trial. If convicted he could face life in prison.(Photo: Siphiwe Sibeko / Reuters)