Sports legends face challenges in 2024 as G.O.A.T. status is tested

chicagotribune.com December 17, 2024, 01:01 PM UTC

In 2024, several sports legends faced significant challenges, highlighting the difficulties of maintaining their G.O.A.T. status. Tiger Woods struggled with injuries, making only five tournament starts and undergoing back surgery, while Bill Belichick transitioned from coaching the Patriots to taking a position at North Carolina. Michael Jordan sold his Highland Park mansion for $9.4 million, a significant drop from his original asking price. LeBron James experienced a decline in performance, averaging his lowest points per game since his rookie season, while Justin Tucker faced scrutiny for missed field goals as the Ravens' kicker. Wayne Gretzky's career goal record is at risk with Alex Ovechkin closing in, and Tom Brady's debut as a sports analyst has not met expectations. Mike Tyson lost a fight to Jake Paul, expressing confusion about his performance afterward.


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