5 2017 sports news
Here are 5 significant sports news stories from 2017:
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Cleveland Cavaliers Win NBA Championship: The Cavaliers came back from a 3-1 deficit to win the NBA Finals against the Golden State Warriors, capturing their first championship in franchise history. LeBron James was named the NBA Finals MVP.
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New England Patriots Win Super Bowl LI: The Patriots staged the largest comeback in Super Bowl history, overcoming a 28-3 deficit to defeat the Atlanta Falcons 34-28 in overtime. Tom Brady was named the Super Bowl MVP.
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Houston Astros Win World Series: The Astros won their first World Series title in franchise history, defeating the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 7 of the series. George Springer was named the World Series MVP.
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Rafael Nadal Wins French Open: Nadal won his 10th French Open title, defeating Stan Wawrinka in the final. The victory marked Nadal's 15th Grand Slam title.
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Tiger Woods Arrested for DUI: Tiger Woods was arrested and charged with driving under the influence (DUI) in Jupiter, Florida, after police found him asleep at the wheel of his Mercedes-Benz. The incident marked a low point in Woods' career, which had been marred by personal scandals and injuries in recent years.
These are just a few of the many significant sports news stories from 2017. It was a year that saw many exciting moments in the world of sports, from championships won to controversies and scandals.