There are many great sporting events setup for 2010, we thought we would run through the biggest of the events to put them on your radar:

1. Polo World Cup on Snow – This is different from other polo events since the game will be played in snow. St. Moritz, Switzerland where players and audiences alike can see the Alps and have the time of their life being with the elite people of Europe.
2. Super Bowl – One of the most watched sporting events in the world, the Super Bowl is the battle between the two best teams in NFL. This is the day when advertisers and sponsors pay big-time to show off their products.
3. Winter Olympics – This year, the Winter Olympics will be held in Vancouver, Canada. Eighty-six sporting events, a snow and ice festival makes this the best show during winter.
4. Manny Pacquiao vs. Floyd Mayweather Jr. – The two pound-for-pound king will finally fight for the title of best boxer in the world. Negotiations are still in the works, but hopefully the millions of fans on both sides won’t be disappointed.
5. 2010 Dubai World Cup – With $10 million at stake for the winner, this horse racing event makes it the most sought-after game for those who love and race horses.
6. NCAA Basketball Tournament – Although the players in NCAA are only college students, there are many fans here. This is where many NBA stars started and were soon discovered. Tickets for the finals are always sold-out.
7. The Grand National – six hundred million viewers watch the Grand National each year. What make this so famous are the great horses that jump, sprint, and tumble to get to the finish line first.
8. UEFA Champions League Final – This is the 55^th year for the UEFA. This year, it is going to be held in Santiago Bernabéu Stadium, Spain. 76 teams covet the title, but only one of them will succeed.
9. Monaco Grand Prix – Only the richest people are able to watch this fully, since the race can’t be seen just anywhere. Going to hotels, yachts, and buying a ticket at the Royal Box are the only ways to see the ultra-fast cars.
10. French Open – Tennis fans never fail to watch the French Open. The physical exhaustion the players face makes this tournament worthy only of the best.
11. 2010 FIFA World Cup – To be held in South Africa, this football tournament always draw fans from all around the world to watch. The one-month game will soon name its world champions in July.
12. NBA Playoffs – The highlight of the basketball season is the playoffs, where 16 teams from the West and East will battle it out on the court. The best-of-seven games will narrow down the teams into one NBA world champion.
13. NHL Playoffs – The National Hockey League Playoffs start at June. This is the biggest battle for hockey teams.
14. Wimbledon – This is where many tennis legends have played. Bjorn Borg, Andre Agassi are only two of the many players who came to the Wimbledon. Just in 2008, Rafael Nadal beat Roger Federer where many were surprised and relieved at the same time.
15. Tour de France – The biking event known all throughout the world, Tour de France is a 3600km ride all over France. Finishing the whole tour may be tiring, but the experience is very well worth it.
16. Henley Regatta – International teams will fight in this paddling event on June 30- July 4. The five days isn’t a day too short or long, since all the teams need rest after each game. Those who watch this will not only appreciate the game, but also the surroundings.
17. 2010 World Lacrosse Championships – In Manchester University, people can watch the Lacrosse Championships. This year is said to be the biggest ever, with 31 teams and thousands flocking around campus.
18. Golf Open Championships – The winner of the biggest golf championships will bring home £4.2 million. This is the 150^th year, which makes this event even more special. The 72 par St. Andrew’s course is the oldest around the world.
19. US Open Tennis – This year, the US Open will be held in New York. Lots of celebrities can be eyed watching the game, as the Williams sisters and Andy Roddick among others come to play the court.
20. The Melbourne Cup – On November 2 in Melbourne, people will scream at their TVs or cheer together with the crowd as the biggest horse racing event in Australia will take place. This is the time of the year when the people drink champagne and take a little holiday just to watch this.

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