Already this season, Carmelo Anthony has been speculated to have zero interest in playing for the New York Knicks anymore. Is his mind already looking toward the summer, when he has the opportunity to play in a different uniform? Either way, Anthony will be talked about plenty in 2014 as he is one of the top free agents in this year’s class.
In 2013, Tiger Woods was voted PGA Player of the Year. But, he failed to win a major and, according to his standards, had a less-than-stellar performance. With his drought continuing, Woods’ name will be tossed around more than it has since the catastrophe leading to his divorce.
After having arguably the greatest season by a freshman quarterback in NCAA history, Jameis Winston will have twice the buzz around him in 2014 and just as high, if not higher expectations from the public.
One of the sure-fire top draft picks in 2014, Jabari Parker is thought to be one-and-done at Duke and head to the pros. He has been one of the most hyped college athletes in recent memory, and it won’t stop anytime soon.
After suffering another setback, this time with a hamstring tear, Lionel Messi has been cleared to play. In an all-important World Cup year, Messi looks to come back from his fourth leg injury and surely his name will be a hot topic.
Joining a couple of other guys on this list, Dwyane Wade may also be playing for a different team in 2014. He joins a select few of NBA stars that most will get absolutely sick of hearing about by the time the summer is over.
With the results of his appeal coming literally at any time in the future, Alex Rodriguez is not sure where 2014 will take him. I’m not sure many actually care where 2014 takes him at this point, though.
Joining Parker, Andrew Wiggins will likely also take his talents to the professional level. He and Parker’s names will always be conjoined as the two biggest freshman of the year entering the 2013-2014 season. As he takes on the next chapter of his career, we won’t hear the end of all the potential that comes with him.
Will Jadeveon Clowney be a headache at the professional level? Will he be a draft bust who could never quite discipline himself enough to call himself an adult? Will we ever stop hearing his name in 2014?
Again, in a World Cup year, soccer will take the headlines many days in 2014. One of the biggest names that we will never get away from, like it or not, is Cristiano Ronaldo. Get used to it, because his name will be said quite often this year.
There are many different opinions on Derrick Rose and his future. Whether or not you like the guy or support his decisions, Rose won’t fail to make headlines as we continue to anticipate his second return to action after yet another injury.
Now that Mike Shanahan is gone, Robert Griffin III will be the topic of much conversation in the NFL. Regardless of who the next coach is, the big question will be how he will fit in with Griffin III and whether or not the quarterback will be able to return to rookie form.
Bringing so much extra baggage with him throughout his collegiate career – mostly media-created – Johnny Manziel will turn pro in April. Don’t think that anything will change about this kid’s spotlight. It’s only going to get bigger as his professional career takes flight.
So, ESPN decided to offer employment to another athlete that didn’t exactly make it in the pros. Along with Jesse Palmer, Tim Tebow will now also get to analyze college football. Hey, at least the guy appears to know what he’s talking about. Unfortunately, it doesn’t translate to the field at the professional level. Nonetheless, Tebow’s name doesn’t appear to be disappearing anytime soon.
Taking the top spot, justifiably so, is the “Decision Part II.” LeBron James could end up on a different team yet again, and come summer time you will likely not want to turn on your television until he has made his move.
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