Play of the year: Patriots’ Edelman makes Super catch

Receiver’s clutch grab, Spieth’s shot from sand lead best plays of 2017.

Some were championship-defining events. Others capped upsets. One just seemed to defy the laws of physics.

Sports are moments, and there were many that will not be forgotten in 2017.

Whether it was a human being jumping over another human being, a ridiculous kick return that will be remembered for not actually getting into the end zone, a shot that ended an epic winning streak or a diving grab that punctuated a Super Bowl comeback for all time, this year was filled with plenty of plays that are likely to be forever etched in the minds of those who got to see them happen.

Without further ado, here are the sports plays of the year: 10. No sliding required

Toronto’s Chris Coghlan had three options: Go through St. Louis catcher Yadier Molina, go around him or go over him. He smartly chose the last one. Coghlan was trying to score on Kevin Pillar’s triple.

St. Louis right fielder Stephen Piscotty’s throw to the plate was a few feet up the third base line, putting Molina right in Coghlan’s path. Coghlan went airborne, flipped over Molina and somehow landed on the plate, and the Blue Jays took a 3-2 lead. 9. Short-handed season-saver

Julia Duquette’s only goal of her senior season at Plattsburgh State in upstate New York is one she’ll never forget. Duquette’s short-handed goal with 20.7 seconds left in regulation pulled