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Best sports photos of 2014

By Adam Frisk Global News

Posted December 11, 2014 12:21 pm

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A photographer shoots an image of Canada's Sam Edney during a practices run at the men's Luge training session at the Sanki Sliding Centre in Rosa Khutor on February 6, 2014. — A photographer shoots an image of Canada's Sam Edney during a practices run at the men's Luge training session at the Sanki Sliding Centre in Rosa Khutor on February 6, 2014. Lionel Bonaventure/AFP/Getty Images

TORONTO – From a goal post keeping Olympic dreams alive and spectacular crashes on the Indy circuit, to saying goodbye to a baseball great, it was a busy year in sports across the world.

Here’s a look at some of the best sports photos of 2014.

1.

Kamui Kobayashi veers off the track during an accident at the start of the Formula One Australian Grand Prix in Melbourne on March 16, 2014. — Kamui Kobayashi veers off the track during an accident at the start of the Formula One Australian Grand Prix in Melbourne on March 16, 2014. Saeed Khan/AFP/Getty Images

2.

Canadian Mark McMorris flies through the air during a slopestyle snowboard training run at the Sochi Winter Olympics in Krasnaya Polyna, Russia, Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2014. — Canadian Mark McMorris flies through the air during a slopestyle snowboard training run at the Sochi Winter Olympics in Krasnaya Polyna, Russia, Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2014. Jonathan Hayward/ The Canadian Press

3.

USA’s Andrew Talansky (3rdR) falls near the finish line as Italy’s Matteo Trentin (2ndR) sprints to win the 234.5 km seventh stage of the 101st edition of the Tour de France cycling race on July 11, 2014. — USA’s Andrew Talansky (3rdR) falls near the finish line as Italy’s Matteo Trentin (2ndR) sprints to win the 234.5 km seventh stage of the 101st edition of the Tour de France cycling race on July 11, 2014. Eric Feferberg/AFP/Getty Images

4.

Simona Halep serves against Andrea Petkovic during their women’s singles third round match at the China Open in the National Tennis Center of Beijing on October 2, 2014. — Simona Halep serves against Andrea Petkovic during their women’s singles third round match at the China Open in the National Tennis Center of Beijing on October 2, 2014. Wang Zhao/AFP/Getty Images

5.

Canada’s Marie-Eve Drolet, Valerie Maltais and Marianne St-Gelais, (left to right) react as the results are announced winning the silver medal in the women’s 3,000 metre relay final at the Sochi Winter Olympics Tuesday, February 18, 2014 in Sochi. — Canada’s Marie-Eve Drolet, Valerie Maltais and Marianne St-Gelais, (left to right) react as the results are announced winning the silver medal in the women’s 3,000 metre relay final at the Sochi Winter Olympics Tuesday, February 18, 2014 in Sochi. Paul Chiasson/ The Canadian Press

6.

Hawaian surfer John John Florence competes during his quarter-final heat of the Moche Rip Curl Pro Portugal at Supertubos Beach in Peniche on October 20, 2014. — Hawaian surfer John John Florence competes during his quarter-final heat of the Moche Rip Curl Pro Portugal at Supertubos Beach in Peniche on October 20, 2014. Patricia De Melo Moreira/AFP/Getty Images

7.

Japan’s Masanori Hayashi (L) strikes the ball against South Korea’s Im An-Soo (R) in the men’s team sepaktakraw preliminary match during the 2014 Asian Games at Bucheon Gymnasium on September 24, 2014. — Japan’s Masanori Hayashi (L) strikes the ball against South Korea’s Im An-Soo (R) in the men’s team sepaktakraw preliminary match during the 2014 Asian Games at Bucheon Gymnasium on September 24, 2014. Jung Yeon-Je/AFP/Getty Images

8.

Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher J.A. Happ, pictured in multiple exposures, throws against the Baltimore Orioles during first inning American League baseball action in Toronto on Saturday Sept. 27, 2014. — Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher J.A. Happ, pictured in multiple exposures, throws against the Baltimore Orioles during first inning American League baseball action in Toronto on Saturday Sept. 27, 2014. Frank Gunn/ The Canadian Press

9.

Valentino Rossi falls during the free practice session ahead of the San Marino Moto Grand Prix on September 12, 2014 in Misano Adriatico. — Valentino Rossi falls during the free practice session ahead of the San Marino Moto Grand Prix on September 12, 2014 in Misano Adriatico. Giuseppe Cacace/AFP/Getty Images

10.

Argentina’s Martin Landajo kicks at New Zealand’s All Blacks Brodie Retallick during their rugby match at McLean Park in Napier on September 6, 2014. — Argentina’s Martin Landajo kicks at New Zealand’s All Blacks Brodie Retallick during their rugby match at McLean Park in Napier on September 6, 2014. Marty Melville/AFP/Getty Images

11.

Canada’s Hayley Wickenheiser, left, and teammate Natalie Spooner admire their medals after beating the U.S. 3-2 in overtime in the women’s hockey final at the Sochi Winter Olympics Thursday, February 20, 2014 in Sochi. — Canada’s Hayley Wickenheiser, left, and teammate Natalie Spooner admire their medals after beating the U.S. 3-2 in overtime in the women’s hockey final at the Sochi Winter Olympics Thursday, February 20, 2014 in Sochi. Paul Chiasson/ The Canadian Press

12.

This picture taken with an underwater camera shows Belarus’ team competing in the synchronized swimming Team free routine final event at the LEN European swimming championships on August 16, 2014 in Berlin. — This picture taken with an underwater camera shows Belarus’ team competing in the synchronized swimming Team free routine final event at the LEN European swimming championships on August 16, 2014 in Berlin. Damien Meyer/AFP/Getty Images

13.

Lee Williams of Wales scores a try against Australia during the Rugby Sevens quarter-final match at Ibrox Stadium during the 2014 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow on July 27, 2014. — Lee Williams of Wales scores a try against Australia during the Rugby Sevens quarter-final match at Ibrox Stadium during the 2014 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow on July 27, 2014. Carl Court/AFP/Getty Images

14.

Toronto Raptors centre Jonas Valanciunas gets off a shot while tumbling during the first half of NBA playoff action in Toronto on Tuesday April 22, 2014. — Toronto Raptors centre Jonas Valanciunas gets off a shot while tumbling during the first half of NBA playoff action in Toronto on Tuesday April 22, 2014. Frank Gunn/ The Canadian Press

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15.

Calgary Stampeders Dan Federkeil holds the Grey Cup trophy after it broke into two pieces after defeating the Hamilton Tiger-Cats to win the CFL championship game in Vancouver, B.C., on Sunday November 30, 2014. — Calgary Stampeders Dan Federkeil holds the Grey Cup trophy after it broke into two pieces after defeating the Hamilton Tiger-Cats to win the CFL championship game in Vancouver, B.C., on Sunday November 30, 2014. Paul Chiasson/ The Canadian Press

16.

Sidney Crosby goal — Sidney Crosby scores a goal on Sweden goaltender Henrik Lundqvist during the second period of the men’s gold medal game at the 2014 Winter Olympics, Sunday, Feb. 23, 2014, in Sochi, Russia. AP Photo/Julio Cortez

17.

New York Yankee Derek Jeter jumps after hitting the game-winning single against the Baltimore Orioles in the ninth inning of a baseball game, Thursday, Sept. 25, 2014, in New York. It was Jeter’s last home game of his career at Yankee Stadium. — New York Yankee Derek Jeter jumps after hitting the game-winning single against the Baltimore Orioles in the ninth inning of a baseball game, Thursday, Sept. 25, 2014, in New York. It was Jeter’s last home game of his career at Yankee Stadium. AP Photo/Julie Jacobson

18.

Jockeys compete in a race for purebred Arab horses during the Liwa 2014 Moreeb Dune Festival on January 2, 2014, in the Liwa desert. — Jockeys compete in a race for purebred Arab horses during the Liwa 2014 Moreeb Dune Festival on January 2, 2014, in the Liwa desert. Karim Sahib/AFP/Getty Images

19.

Fabio Fognini bites his racket during the final match of the Buenos Aires’ Copa Claro tennis Open against David Ferrer in Buenos Aires, Argentina, Sunday, Feb. 16, 2014. — Fabio Fognini bites his racket during the final match of the Buenos Aires’ Copa Claro tennis Open against David Ferrer in Buenos Aires, Argentina, Sunday, Feb. 16, 2014. AP Photo/Victor R. Caivano

20.

The puck hits the post with Canada’s goalie pulled in the last minutes of the game against United States during third period women’s hockey final action at the 2014 Sochi Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia on Thursday, February 20, 2014. — The puck hits the post with Canada’s goalie pulled in the last minutes of the game against United States during third period women’s hockey final action at the 2014 Sochi Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia on Thursday, February 20, 2014. Nathan Denette/ The Canadian Press

21.

Competitors race during the Rio Tinto Alcan Dragon Boat Festival on False Creek in Vancouver, B.C., on Sunday June 22, 2014. — Competitors race during the Rio Tinto Alcan Dragon Boat Festival on False Creek in Vancouver, B.C., on Sunday June 22, 2014. Darryl Dyck/ The Canadian Press

22.

South Korea’s Kim Alang (R) falls as she competes in the Women’s Short Track 1500 m Final at the Iceberg Skating Palace during the Sochi Winter Olympics on February 15, 2014. — South Korea’s Kim Alang (R) falls as she competes in the Women’s Short Track 1500 m Final at the Iceberg Skating Palace during the Sochi Winter Olympics on February 15, 2014. Adrian Dennis/AFP/Getty Images

23.

New York Islanders’ Matt Donovan, left, is checked into the glass by Vancouver Canucks’ Henrik Sedin during first period NHL hockey action in Vancouver, B.C., on Monday March 10, 2014. — New York Islanders’ Matt Donovan, left, is checked into the glass by Vancouver Canucks’ Henrik Sedin during first period NHL hockey action in Vancouver, B.C., on Monday March 10, 2014. Darryl Dyck/ The Canadian Press

24.

Canada’s John Fairbairn takes part in a skeleton training session at the Sanki Sliding Centre in Rosa Khutor on February 9, 2014 during the Sochi Winter Olympics. — Canada’s John Fairbairn takes part in a skeleton training session at the Sanki Sliding Centre in Rosa Khutor on February 9, 2014 during the Sochi Winter Olympics. Leon Neal/AFP/Getty Images

25.

Vancouver Whitecaps’ Erik Hurtado’s face is hidden by the ball during the first half of an MLS soccer game against Sporting Kansas City in Vancouver, B.C., on Sunday August 10, 2014. — Vancouver Whitecaps’ Erik Hurtado’s face is hidden by the ball during the first half of an MLS soccer game against Sporting Kansas City in Vancouver, B.C., on Sunday August 10, 2014. Darryl Dyck/ The Canadian Press

26.

A photographer shoots an image of Canada’s Sam Edney during a practices run at the men’s Luge training session at the Sanki Sliding Centre in Rosa Khutor on February 6, 2014. — A photographer shoots an image of Canada’s Sam Edney during a practices run at the men’s Luge training session at the Sanki Sliding Centre in Rosa Khutor on February 6, 2014. Lionel Bonaventure/AFP/Getty Images

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