There were dozens of memorable moments, historic seasons and
awe-inspiring performances in the 2010 local sports year. After
careful consideration, the Lodi News-Sentinel sports staff chose
the top-10 sports stories of the year. It wasn't an easy choice
thanks to top-notch local athletes and talented teams in the
area.
We asked readers to weigh in on their favorite stories and vote
for which one they thought should be No. 1 through an online poll
on www.lodinews.com. The vote totals into consideration when the
order of the top-10 sports stories of the year were chosen by the
Lodi News-Sentinel sports staff.
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