2012: The Year in Sports (84 images)

Due to intermittent rain, fans watch the French Open men's final match between Spaniard Rafael Nadal and Serbian Novak Djokovic while under umbrellas at Roland Garros in Paris on June 10, 2012. UPI/David Silpa

New York Knicks Jeremy Lin falls down after a pass while being defended by Sacramento Kings Demarcus Cousins and Isaiah Thomas in the third quarter at Madison Square Garden in New York City on February 15, 2012. The Knicks defeated the Kings 100-85. UPI/John Angelillo

Miami Heat fans cheer as the celebration for the NBA 2012 Champions Miami Heat moves inside of the American Airlines Arena Miami, Florida, June 25, 2012. UPI/Gary I Rothstein

Miami Heat Lebron James points to a teammate in the second quarter against the New York Knicks in game 3 of the Eastern Conference first round of the 2012 NBA Playoffs at Madison Square Garden in New York City on May 3, 2012. The Heat defeated the Knicks 87-70 and lead the series 3-0. UPI/John Angelillo