John Riordan: Looking back on the MVPs who helped restore a little bit of US sanity

The year in America started off in the worst way imaginable. Its sporting heroes helped claw back some dignity

TOUCHDOWN TOMMY: Tom Brady achieved untouchable all-time greatness at the Super Bowl when his Tampa Bay Buccaneers beat the Kansas City Chiefs at Raymond James Stadium last February. Picture: Patrick Smith/Getty Images

When recapping the year in US sport, the ultimate goal should be to avoid mention of the C-word and the P-word or even simply the fact that we’re all just a little bit F-ed.

It’s Christmas Eve and there’s enough to look back on to help us look forward to 2022 with some degree of hope.