Since 2000, numerous games have taken place across various sports, highlighting the incredible moments that define athletic competition. Sports encapsulate the human experience, offering highs, lows, and unforgettable memories. As the first quarter of the 21st century concludes, it's a fitting time to celebrate standout sports moments that moved us emotionally and changed perceptions. The Ringer's staff curated a list focused on the 'best' sports moments—not just the most significant ones—emphasizing a broader definition of impact in sports.
As we bid farewell to the first quarter of the 21st century, there's no time better than now to celebrate the moments in this era of sports that stand above the rest.
With such an unparalleled ability to bottle up the human condition - the highs, the lows, the adversity, the intensity, the buildup, the release, the heartbreak, the triumph - sports are capable of delivering moments of true wonder.
To come up with this list of the best sports moments of the quarter century, The Ringer polled our entire staff, hoping to cover every corner of the wide world of sports.
Of course, we also had to define 'best,' as it applies to sports moments. Because 'best' does not necessarily mean 'most important'.
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