There is never a dull moment in the sports world and it was the same in the last 48 hours.

The old year came to a close and 2018 dawned on the world, champions were crowned and parties were had. There was no dearth of on field action from the world over, on the long weekend. 

We begin the New Year with 10 pictures that mirrored the exciting happenings of the sports universe in the last 48 hours.