The top sports stories of the year for those who follow the local sports scene — from the pros down to high school — are usually easy to identify. They’re the items that keep fans talking and, in some cases, debating for a long time. The top sports stories often come out of nowhere, which is why they are so hotly debated, while others are much more anticipated.
Braves' relocation plan leads top stories of past year
Watson's dynamic senior season, Falcons' Super Bowl bid highlight year in review