Best images in sports from 2016

FC Dallas defender Zach Lloyd (17) looks to control the ball on Houston Dynamo midfielder Oscar Garcia (27) during a game at Toyota Stadium. The game was temporally suspended at 3:55 of the first half due to the rain.

Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Zack Greinke pitches during the first inning against the San Diego Padres at Petco Park.

Atlanta Braves center fielder Mallex Smith (left) collides with left fielder Jeff Francoeur (18) as they go for a ball hit by Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Clayton Kershaw at Turner Field.

A general view as fireworks form the Olympic rings during the opening ceremonies for the Rio 2016 Summer Olympic Games at Maracana.

The sun sets as NASCAR Xfinity Series drivers line up in Turn 2 for a restart during the Ford Ecoboost 300 at Homestead-Miami Speedway.

Washington Nationals second baseman Daniel Murphy (20) celebrates in the clubhouse after clinching the NL East by defeating the Pittsburgh Pirates at PNC Park. The Nationals won 6-1.

Philadelphia Flyers defenseman Radko Gudas (3) is upended as former Edmonton Oilers left wing Taylor Hall (4) controls the puck during the first period at Wells Fargo Center.

Victoria Azarenka (BLR) holds the championship trophy as Serena Williams (USA) photobombs her after the women's final of the BNP Paribas Open at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden. Azarenka won 6-4, 6-4.

Philadelphia Union goalkeeper Andre Blake (1) makes a save against New England Revolution forward Juan Agudelo (17) during the second half at Talen Energy Stadium.

Boston Red Sox shortstop Xander Bogaerts (2) and NESN reporter Guerin Austin get drenched with Gatorade thrown by first baseman Hanley Ramirez (not pictured) after Bogaerts hit a single to drive in the winning run in the tenth inning against the Chicago White Sox at Fenway Park. The Boston Red Sox won 8-7.

Coastal Carolina Chanticleers players celebrate after winning the College World Series against the Arizona Wildcats.

Denver Nuggets forward Kenneth Faried (35) blocks a dunk attempt by Washington Wizards guard Bradley Beal (3) in the fourth quarter at Verizon Center. The Nuggets won 117-113.

Pittsburgh Penguins players celebrate on the ice after winning the Stanley Cup after defeating the San Jose Sharks at SAP Center at San Jose.

Tennessee Titans running back DeMarco Murray (29) leaps over Minnesota Vikings cornerback Terence Newman (23) for a touchdown during the first half at Nissan Stadium.

Baltimore Orioles third baseman Manny Machado (13) falls over the railing after catching a foul ball in the eighth inning against the Boston Red Sox at Oriole Park at Camden Yards.

Hats of Miami Marlins players lay on the pitchers mound to honor teammate Jose Fernandez at Marlins Park. Fernandez died in a boating accident.

An overall view of the court during the men's beach volleyball preliminary round at Beach Volleyball Arena.

Texas Rangers second baseman Rougned Odor (12) reacts as he has water and sunflower seeds poured on him by shortstop Elvis Andrus (1) after a win against the Tampa Bay Rays at Globe Life Park in Arlington.

Boston Red Sox designated hitter David Ortiz salutes the fans after playing his last game.

Blue Jays second baseman Devon Travis breaks his bat in the fourth inning against the Cleveland Indians in Game 1 of the ALCS at Progressive Field.

LA Galaxy forward Landon Donovan (26) battles Real Salt Lake forward Juan Manuel Martinez (7) for the ball during the first half at StubHub Center.

Portland Timbers defender Jermaine Taylor (4) and San Jose Earthquakes forward Chris Wondolowski (8) vie for the ball during the first half of the game at Providence Park.

Jeffery Julmis (HAI) falls during the men's 110m hurdles semifinals in the Rio 2016 Summer Olympic Games at Estadio Olimpico Joao Havelange.

Michael Phelps (USA) in the men's 200m butterfly semifinals during the Rio 2016 Summer Olympic Games at Olympic Aquatics Stadium.

Usain Bolt (JAM) celebrates after winning the men's 100m final in the Rio 2016 Summer Olympic Games at Estadio Olimpico Joao Havelange.

Cyclists head toward Prainha during the men's road race in the Rio 2016 Summer Olympic Games at Fort Copacabana.

Simone Biles (USA) performs during women's gymnastic qualifications in the Rio 2016 Summer Olympic Games at Rio Olympic Arena.

North Carolina Tar Heels forward Brice Johnson (11) dunks the ball against the Providence Friars during the second round of the 2016 NCAA Tournament at PNC Arena. The Tar Heels won 85-66.

James Heath drives from the third tee during a practice round for the 145th Open Championship at Royal Troon Golf Club - Old Course.

Nahshon Garrett (blue) and Tony Ramos (red) werstle during a mens 57kg freestyle at Carver-Hawkeye Arena. Ramos won by a 3-3 decision.

New Orleans Pelicans guard Tim Frazier (2) takes the ball away from Boston Celtics guard Avery Bradley (0) during the first half at TD Garden.

Danny Willett celebrates in the green jacket after winning the 2016 The Masters golf tournament at Augusta National Golf Club.

Justin Thomas (right) and Rickie Fowler (left) pose for photos after both holing out their tee shots on the fourth hole during the Par 3 Contest prior to the 2016 The Masters golf tournament at Augusta National Golf Club.

Villanova Wildcats players Ryan Arcidiacono (left) , Phil Booth (center) and guard Mikal Bridges (right) celebrate after defeating the North Carolina Tar Heels in the NCAA tournament championship game.

Former Oakland Athletics center fielder Billy Burns (1) is surrounded by sea gulls that arrived early in the eighth inning of their game with the Houston Astros at O.co Coliseum.

Texas Rangers shortstop Hanser Alberto (2) has a bubble gum break onto his face in the dugout during the fifth inning in a game against the Toronto Blue Jays at Rogers Centre.

NHRA top fuel driver Terry McMillen's engine goes on fire during the Spring Nationals at Royal Purple Raceway.

The Riley Motorsports Dodge Viper GT3-R driven by Ben Keating, Gar Robinson, Jeff Mosing, Eric Foss and Damien Faulkner (93) during the Rolex 24 at Daytona.

Texas Rangers starting pitcher Martin Perez (33) has water and Powerade poured on him after winning a game against the Los Angeles Angels at Globe Life Park in Arlington.

Team USA swimmer Nathan Adrian poses for a portrait during the 2016 Team USA Media Summit at Beverly Hilton.

Dayton Flyers guard Kyle Davis (3) celebrates winning a shared title of the Atlantic 10 Conference after defeating the Virginia Commonwealth Rams at the University of Dayton Arena. The Flyers won 68-67.

NASCAR Camping World Truck Series driver Christopher Bell (4) goes sideways sending a shower of sparks through the field of drivers during the NextEra Energy Resources 250 at Daytona International Speedway.

Hideki Matsuyama tries to play his ball from the water on the 14th hole during the first round of the Honda Classic at PGA National.

Miesha Tate celebrates her victory by submission against Holly Holm during UFC 196 at MGM Grand Garden Arena.

New York Islanders right wing Cal Clutterbuck (15) hits Washington Capitals defenseman Dmitry Orlov (9) during the second period at Barclays Center.

Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning (18) hoists the Vince Lombardi Trophy after defeating the Carolina Panthers in Super Bowl 50 at Levi's Stadium.

Denver Broncos head coach Gary Kubiak is dunked with Gatorade as Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) walks off the field during the fourth quarter in Super Bowl 50 at Levi's Stadium.

General fisheye view of the field during the first half between the Alabama Crimson Tide and the Clemson Tigers in the 2016 College Football Playoff National Championship at University of Phoenix Stadium.

Navy Midshipmen celebrate on the field after defeating the Houston Cougars 46-40 at Navy Marine Corps Memorial Stadium.

New York Red Bulls fans close down Jackson street bridge as they party before a game against the Montreal Impact at Red Bull Arena.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish wide receiver Equanimeous St. Brown (6) scores a touchdown as Navy Midshipmen safety Sean Williams (6) defends in the third quarter at EverBank Field. Navy won 28-27.

Conor McGregor celebrates with his two championship belts after defeating Eddie Alvarez in their lightweight title bout during UFC 205 at Madison Square Garden.