There were Spurs, Giants, Germans and bites galore in 2014, and luckily everything was caught with some incredible photography. Some of the year’s championship highlights include the Sochi Winter Olympics, a spectacular World Cup in Brazil that culminated in Germany claiming the fourth title in the country’s history, the NBA’s San Antonio Spurs sewing up their fifth title in 15 years, and Spain’s grand clay master Rafael Nadal locking in his ninth career French Open title.

There was of course controversy and moments that caused us all to gasp. Uruguay’s Luis Suarez bit an opponent during the World Cup and was banned for four months by FIFA as a result, and Olympic sprinter Oscar Pistorius's murder trial began and ended in 2014.

Months later New York Giants rookie wide out Odell Beckham Jr. came up with a fantastic, one-handed leaping touchdown catch that was played on highlight reels for weeks.

All those moments and more are included in our list of 2014’s top sports photos.

Sochi Rings 2014
One of the five Olympic rings malfunctions during the opening ceremonies for the Sochi winter games on Feb. 7. Reuters
Giorgio Chiellini Italy WC 2014
Italy's Giorgio Chiellini shows a referee where Uruguay's Luis Suarez bit him during World Cup play on Jun 24. Reuters
Rams Protest 2014
Members of the St. Louis Rams protest and show support for Michael Brown on Nov. 30. Reuters
Cristiano Ronaldo Real Madrid UCL Final 2014
Real Madrid superstar forward Cristiano Ronaldo, right, celebrates a penalty goal in the Champions League final victory over Atletico Madrid on May 24. Reuters
Nadal French Open 2014
Rafael Nadal after beating rival Novak Djokovic to claim his ninth French Open title on June 8, 2014. Reuters
India Mud Wrestlers 2014
Indian mud wrestlers practice one of the nation's traditional sports in Mumbai on March 4. Reuters
Spurs Title 2014
The San Antonio Spurs raise the fifth championship in franchise history after beating the Miami Heat 4-1. Reuters
Shaun White Sochi 2014
United States snowboarder and defending Olympic champion Shaun White bends and crashes his board during the men's halfpipe event in Sochi on Feb. 11. Reuters
Oscar Pistorius Trial 2014
Former South African Olympic hero Oscar Pistorious on the second of his murder trial on March 4. Reuters
Beckham Jr. Giants 2014
New York Giants rookie wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. makes the best catch of the 2014 NFL regular season against the rival Dallas Cowboys on Nov. 23. Reuters
f1 Car Clip 2014
Formula One driver Felipe Massa flips and crashes his car during the German F1 Grand Prix July 20. Reuters
LeBron James Heat 2014
NBA superstar LeBron James taunted by San Antonio Spurs fans during Game 2 of the NBA Finals on June 8. Reuters
Rices NFL 2014
Janay, center, and Ray Rice before the former Baltimore Ravens running back's appeal for reinstatement in the NFL on Nov. 5. Reuters
Germany WC 2014
Germany's national team celebrates their fourth World Cup title after a 1-0 victory over Argentina on July 13. Reuters
Giants 2014 World Series
Now-former San Francisco Giants third baseman Pablo Sandoval celebrating the team's third World Series title in five years on Oct. 29. Reuters
Seattle Seahawks Super Bowl 2014
Seattle Seahawks linebacker Malcolm Smith makes a confetti angel after his team won the first Super Bowl in franchise history on Feb. 2. Reuters