It has been a huge year of sport across the UK and beyond, so we have picked out our 25 most memorable moments in 2018.
They include Alastair Cook’s superb century in his final innings before retiring from England Test duty, as well as another knock-out from Anthony Joshua as he continued his rise with a seventh-round victory over Alexander Povetkin.
Here are the 25 major sporting events.
1. England reach World Cup semi-finals: Gareth Southgate really had the nation thinking football was coming home as England reached the World Cup semi-finals with a memorable tournament in Russia.
Gareth Southgate really had the nation thinking football was coming home as England reached the World Cup semi-finals with a memorable tournament in Russia.
2. Europe regain the Ryder Cup: Europe held off a valiant final-day comeback from a rejuvenated Team USA to regain the Ryder Cup after a tense, dramatic and historic afternoon at Le Golf National.
Europe held off a valiant final-day comeback from a rejuvenated Team USA to regain the Ryder Cup after a tense, dramatic and historic afternoon at Le Golf National.
3 . AJ demolishes Povetkin: Anthony Joshua continued his rise through the ranks with a testing but impressive seventh-round knockout of Alexander Povetkin at Wembley to keep up his perfect record, which now extends to 22 professional fights.
Anthony Joshua continued his rise through the ranks with a testing but impressive seventh-round knockout of Alexander Povetkin at Wembley to keep up his perfect record, which now extends to 22 professional fights.
4. Hamilton claims fifth world title: Lewis Hamilton claimed his fifth world title victory in Mexico in October, moving within two of all-time record holder Michael Schumacher.
Lewis Hamilton claimed his fifth world title victory in Mexico in October, moving within two of all-time record holder Michael Schumacher.
5. Captain Cook bows out in style: Alastair Cook signed off from a remarkable England career with a final innings tally of 176 against India in September, during which he became the fifth-highest run scorer in Test cricket.
Alastair Cook signed off from a remarkable England career with a final innings tally of 176 against India in September, during which he became the fifth-highest run scorer in Test cricket.
6. England qualify for Nations League finals: After stunning Spain in Seville, England booked their place in the inaugural Nations League finals with a dramatic late victory over Croatia at a rejoicing Wembley.
After stunning Spain in Seville, England booked their place in the inaugural Nations League finals with a dramatic late victory over Croatia at a rejoicing Wembley.
7. Anderson surpasses McGrath: James Anderson became Test cricket’s most prolific bowler when he took his 564th victim to seal victory for England in the fifth Test against India at the Oval.
James Anderson became Test cricket’s most prolific bowler when he took his 564th victim to seal victory for England in the fifth Test against India at the Oval.
8. Commonwealth Netball gold for England: Incredible drama at the 2018 Commonwealth Games as England Netball leave it late to snatch gold off hosts Australia.
Incredible drama at the 2018 Commonwealth Games as England Netball leave it late to snatch gold off hosts Australia.
9. Champions City hit 100 points: In a fitting end to an incredible season for Manchester City, the Premier League champions left it until the last minute of their final game to break the 100-point mark with a 1-0 win at Southampton.
In a fitting end to an incredible season for Manchester City, the Premier League champions left it until the last minute of their final game to break the 100-point mark with a 1-0 win at Southampton.
10. Katie Taylor unifies world titles: Katie Taylor boxed masterfully to outpoint Victoria Noelia Bustos and unify the WBA and IBF lightweight world titles in Brooklyn in April.
Katie Taylor boxed masterfully to outpoint Victoria Noelia Bustos and unify the WBA and IBF lightweight world titles in Brooklyn in April.
11. Tiger Woods wins Tour Championship: Tiger Woods claimed his first title in five years as he held firm down a nerve-shredding back nine to secure a two-shot victory at the season-ending Tour Championship in Atlanta.
Tiger Woods claimed his first title in five years as he held firm down a nerve-shredding back nine to secure a two-shot victory at the season-ending Tour Championship in Atlanta.
12. Tour de France glory for Geraint Thomas: Geraint Thomas wins the Tour de France for the very first time after a final-stage procession in Paris in July.
Geraint Thomas wins the Tour de France for the very first time after a final-stage procession in Paris in July.
13. Molinari comes out on top at Carnoustie: Francesco Molinari displayed outstanding consistency to register a bogey-free weekend at Carnoustie, and deliver Italy its first major champion at The Open in July.
Francesco Molinari displayed outstanding consistency to register a bogey-free weekend at Carnoustie, and deliver Italy its first major champion at The Open in July.
14. Cross reigns on Taylor’s farewell: Rob Cross won the World Darts Championship in his first year as a professional to end 16-time world champion Phil Taylor’s hopes of a fairy-tale finish to his legendary career.
Rob Cross won the World Darts Championship in his first year as a professional to end 16-time world champion Phil Taylor’s hopes of a fairy-tale finish to his legendary career.
15. Wenger era ends at Arsenal: Arsene Wenger’s trophy-laden 22-year spell at Arsenal came to an emotional end in May.
Arsene Wenger’s trophy-laden 22-year spell at Arsenal came to an emotional end in May.
16. Bellew bids emotional farewell to boxing: Having come up short in his bid to unify the cruiserweight division, an emotional Tony Bellew announced his retirement from boxing.
Having come up short in his bid to unify the cruiserweight division, an emotional Tony Bellew announced his retirement from boxing.
17. Aussies stunned by ball-tampering scandal: Australian cricket was rocked by revelations that members of the squad had intentionally tampered with the ball in March’s Test defeat to South Africa.
Australian cricket was rocked by revelations that members of the squad had intentionally tampered with the ball in March’s Test defeat to South Africa.
18. Liverpool inflict City’s first defeat in thriller: Liverpool ended Manchester City’s 33-game unbeaten domestic run with a stunning 4-3 victory over the Premier League leaders in mid-January.
Liverpool ended Manchester City’s 33-game unbeaten domestic run with a stunning 4-3 victory over the Premier League leaders in mid-January.
19. Neves and McGinn’s stunning goals: In a year full of exceptional goals in the Sky Bet Championship, Ruben Neves’ wonderstrike versus Derby and John McGinn’s stunner against Sheffield Wednesday were arguably the pick of a memorable bunch.
In a year full of exceptional goals in the Sky Bet Championship, Ruben Neves’ wonderstrike versus Derby and John McGinn’s stunner against Sheffield Wednesday were arguably the pick of a memorable bunch.
20. Zlatan, Rooney light up MLS: The former Premier League duo scored a combined 34 goals between them in the 2018 MLS season.
The former Premier League duo scored a combined 34 goals between them in the 2018 MLS season.
21: The Philadelphia Eagles lifted their first ever Super Bowl in February, defeating defending champions the New England Patriots 41-33.
The Philadelphia Eagles lifted their first ever Super Bowl in February, defeating defending champions the New England Patriots 41-33.
22. Georgia Hall wins The Open: Georgia Hall secured a maiden major title with a thrilling victory on home soil at the Ricoh Women’s British Open in August.
Georgia Hall secured a maiden major title with a thrilling victory on home soil at the Ricoh Women’s British Open in August.
23. Steven Gerrard arrives at Rangers: Liverpool legend Steven Gerrard arrived in Glasgow to a hero’s welcome after signing a four-year deal to manage Rangers.
Liverpool legend Steven Gerrard arrived in Glasgow to a hero’s welcome after signing a four-year deal to manage Rangers.
24. Celtic seal double Treble: Celtic continued their domestic clean sweep under Brendan Rodgers into a second year, losing only four games en route to the Scottish Premiership, Scottish League Cup and Scottish Cup titles.
Celtic continued their domestic clean sweep under Brendan Rodgers into a second year, losing only four games en route to the Scottish Premiership, Scottish League Cup and Scottish Cup titles.
25. Jose vs Pogba: Training ground spat: Jose Mourinho and Paul Pogba were embroiled in a frosty exchange of words in September with the Frenchman stripped of the Manchester United vice-captaincy.
Jose Mourinho and Paul Pogba were embroiled in a frosty exchange of words in September with the Frenchman stripped of the Manchester United vice-captaincy.
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