CNNSI.com - 2002 International Year in Review

Rivaldo (left) and Ronaldo kiss the World Cup trophy. Alex LiveseyGetty Images

Brazil's Cup lights up 2002

Nothing else quite captured the world's sporting imagination in 2002 as much as the World Cup. And as soccer fever swept across the globe from South Korea and Japan -- the tournament's first Asian hosts -- it was the brilliant Brazilians and the rejuvenated Ronaldo who stamped their pedigree on a tournament full of surprises.

• World Sport: Experts' Picks
• Reactions: Memorable World Sport moment
• Winners and losers | Odd bounces
• Champions | Notable deaths
• Chronology | 2003 Key Dates
• 'A Real Ripper': Sports quotes of the year

Gabriele Marcotti: Inside World Soccer
• Who's frustrated, vindicated entering 2003?

• Soccer: Cup could not mask woes | Finances
• Rugby Union: Home advantage tells in 2002
• Skating: Scandal stunning by any standard
• Cricket: Australia leaves the rest far behind
• Athletics: Montgomery sprints into history books
• Motors: Ferrari looks forward with confidence
• Tennis: Serena shines in sparkling season
• Golf: Woods and Sorenstam shine during 2002
• U.S. soccer: Year earns place among big boys
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Sportsman of the Year
His athletic performance, character and courage symbolize the ideals of sportsmanship. That's why Sports Illustrated has named cyclist Lance Armstrong its Sportsman of the Year.
• Photo Essay | SI Flashback | By the Numbers

Armstrong

1. Success of first Asian World Cup
2. Figure Skating scandal rocks Olympics
3. Schumacher dominance prompts F1 rule changes
4. Armstrong wins fourth straight Tour de France
5. Serena Williams wins three majors
6. Europe wins golf's Ryder Cup
7. Real Madrid celebrates centenary year
8. Tyson bites Lewis; Lewis beats Tyson
9. Australian cricket domination
10. Basketball goes global

Pedro Pinto: Inside World Sport
Accentuating the positive from 2002.

Terry Baddoo: Inside World Sport
Sporting wish list for 2003.

Candy Reid: Inside World Sport
Interesting times on the tennis circuit.

Which is the 2002 soccer team of the year?
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