It’s a photo finish! Here’s my Journal story about six of the most iconic images from this year in sports, including: LeBron in Miami; LeBron in mural form; Drew Brees in confetti; Denard Robinson striking a pose; Shannon Briggs getting punched quite hard, in the face; and, of course, Cigar Guy. Plus, behind-the-lens insight from all six photographers, like: “The ball came straight toward me, hit the camera in the lens, bounced onto my chest and landed between my feet,” said Mark Pain, a Mail on Sunday photographer. “One of the loveliest things about the photo is the expression of the spectators. It’s, like, ‘Wow, that guy’s gonna get hit!’” I could probably look at these photos all day, so I hope you do, too!

It’s a photo finish! Here’s my Journal story about six of the most iconic images from this year in sports, including: LeBron in Miami; LeBron in mural form; Drew Brees in confetti; Denard Robinson striking a pose; Shannon Briggs getting punched quite hard, in the face; and, of course, Cigar Guy. Plus, behind-the-lens insight from all six photographers, like:

“The ball came straight toward me, hit the camera in the lens, bounced onto my chest and landed between my feet,” said Mark Pain, a Mail on Sunday photographer. “One of the loveliest things about the photo is the expression of the spectators. It’s, like, ‘Wow, that guy’s gonna get hit!’”

I could probably look at these photos all day, so I hope you do, too!