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Danica Patrick
It was an emotional win for the former IndyCar Rookie of the Year winner. After three years of hype and no wins, Danica Patrick finally gets her first historic IndyCar win. "I'm glad it finally happened," said Patrick. "But I would be lying if I told you I didn't think it would be me."
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Brandt Snedeker
Brandt Snedeker broke down in tears after his Masters run died with a devastating 5-over score. "I was laughing outside, I'm crying in here," Snedeker said. In what was clearly the most emotional moment of the event, it was not clear why two broadcasters found it so funny.
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Brett Favre
After starting 275 consecutive games at quarterback and every Packers game since 1992, Brett Favre finally broke down. The Green Bay legend couldn't hold back the tears when he announced his retirement earlier this year.
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Ana Ivanovic
Ana Ivanovic had to wipe away tears during the trophy presentation after the women's final match against Maria Sharapova on day thirteen of this year's Australian Open.
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Terrell Owens
Dallas' all-about-me wide receiver, Terrell Owens, became all-about-the-team following the Cowboys loss to the Giants in the NFC Championship game. Hiding behind his sunglasses, a teary-eyed Owens defended Tony Romo saying, "that's my quarterback."
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Marion Jones
Despite previous denials, <br/>three-time Olympic gold medalist Marion Jones broke down in tears as she apologized for using performance-enhancing drugs and her role in a check-fraud scam last year. "I have let my country down, and I have let myself down," she said.
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Little League
The Little League World Series has garnered worldwide attention, which means increasing pressures for the young boys who play. Last year's walk-off home run was especially tough on the kids, leaving some of the Japanese players a little teary-eyed.
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Maria Sharapova
With tears in her eyes, Maria Sharapova clutches her runner up trophy after losing to Justine Henin in the Sony Ericsson Championships final last year.
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Shaun Livingston
Shaun Livingston has every reason to cry after this injury. The Clippers point guard grimaced in pain after dislocating his knee last year in a game against the Charlotte Bobcats.
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Dwyane Wade
After dislocating his left shoulder following a botched steal, the Miami star was in so much pain that the he needed a wheelchair to be rolled off the court.
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Mark Cuban
One of the NBA's most outspoken and involved owners in sports got a little too emotional at Dirk Nowitzki's MVP Trophy award ceremony. Cuban introduced Nowitzki and then the two embraced in front of the media.
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Adam Morrison
He's in the NBA now, but most people still remember Adam Morrison for his reaction after Gonzaga lost to UCLA in the 2006 NCAA Tournament. Morrison crumbled to the floor and attempted to cover his face as camera crews broadcast his tears to a national audience.
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Dick Vermeil
Coach turned ESPN analyst Dick Vermeil may not be roaming the sidelines anymore, but he will forever be known for wearing his heart on his turtleneck sleeve. Vermeil, seen here following a 37-3 win over the Bengals in 2006, was known for his emotional press conferences.
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Tiger Woods
An emotional Tiger Woods walked off the 18th green at Royal Liverpool hugging his caddie Steve Williams after winning his third British Open in 2006. Woods dedicated the win to his father who had died after a lengthy battle with prostate cancer earlier in the year.
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Kerri Strug
Kerri Strug's tears of agony ensured tears of joy for the "Magnificent Seven." Strug landed her second vault attempt wincing in pain to clinch the gold for the U.S. Gymnastics team in the 1996 Olympics.
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Nancy Kerrigan
Nancy Kerrigan vaulted into the public eye after she was clubbed near her knee following a practice in January 1994. Despite the setback, Kerrigan went on to win the silver medal in the 1994 Winter Olympics in Lillehammer.
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Tonya Harding
Karma caught up with Tonya Harding in the 1994 Olympics. Harding, who had been linked to the Kerrigan attack, was left in tears because she had the wrong shoelaces. After consulting the judges, she was allowed to repair the laces and finish her short program.
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Michael Jordan
There has to be a first time, even for "His Airness." Michael Jordan was moved to tears after winning his first NBA Championship in 1991. Jordan would go on to win six titles and six NBA Finals MVP awards in his playing career.
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Cristiano Ronaldo
Cristiano Ronaldo may be one of the the best forwards in international soccer, but that doesn't mean he can take a loss gracefully. Ronaldo broke down after Portugal lost to Greece in the Euro 2004 final.
