It was a year of thrilling highs and excruciating lows. Welcome to Cleveland. From wild walk-off postseason wins to important contracts, coach hirings and firings and a quarterback injury that dramatically shifted the trajectory of the football team, 2024 was another memorable sports year.
Here is a ranking of the top 10 moments in Cleveland sports this year. But first, the honorable mentions: The Browns beating the Steelers in the Snow Bowl, Jameis Winston setting a franchise record with 497 passing yards in a loss at Denver, the Monsters advancing to the AHL Eastern Conference finals and the Lake County Captains winning the Minor League Baseball Team of the Year award from Baseball America after winning the Midwest League championship.
In his own category is Jim Donovan. Jimmy was a legend and far too precious to be “ranked” on a list of Cleveland sports events. But no list about this year’s biggest moments is complete without recognizing the impact his life and death had on this region. Rest well, friend.
On to the list. I’m sure there will be no debates or disagreements …
10. Women’s Final Four
Cleveland was on display when South Carolina beat Caitlin Clark and the Iowa Hawkeyes in the women’s national championship game hosted at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse. The…
