2012: The Year in Sports (84 images)

Webb Simpsons and his wife Dowd hold the U.S. Open Trophy after Webb won the 112th U.S. Open at the Olympic Club in San Francisco, California on June 17, 2012. Simpson finished one-over-par with a four day combined total of 281. UPI/Kevin Dietsch

New York Rangers' John Mitchell takes the puck from Philadelphia Flyers Matt Read during the second period of the 2012 Winter Classic at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia on January 2, 2012. UPI/Kevin Dietsch

St. Louis Blues Vladimir Sobotka (17) of the Czech Republic drives San Jose Sharks Dominic Moore to the ice as they fight in the third period of their Stanley Cup Playoff game at the Scottrade Center in St. Louis on April 14, 2012. St. Louis won the game 3-0. UPI/Bill Greenblatt

San Francisco Giants reliever Sergio Romo celebrates after defeating the St. Louis Cardinals in game seven of the National League Championship Series at AT&T Park in San Francisco on October 22, 2012. The Giants advance to the World Series to face the Detroit Tigers with a 9-0 shutout victory over the Cardinals. UPI/Terry Schmitt