There were a lot of stories that competed for the public’s attention in 2016, from the election to unforgettable tragedies and what seemed like a new viral video every second. Here is what caught our online readers’ attention this year. Unsurprisingly, several of the stories centered around the election, but many of our top trending articles also included local crime and sports, ’90s nostalgia and a viral sensation.
Sports
Gordon, Jokic lead the Nuggets to the brink of a sweep with a 112-105 win over the Lakers in Game 3
The first round of the NFL draft turns into a QB bonanza with a record-setting 6 taken in the top 12
Joel Embiid scores 50 points to lead 76ers past Knicks 125-114 to cut deficit to 2-1
Sergei Bobrovsky makes 26 saves, Panthers beat Lightning 5-3 to take 3-0 series lead
Falcons provide an NFL draft surprise by taking Washington QB Michael Penix Jr. with No. 8 pick
News
Ukraine pushes to get military-age men to come home. Some neighboring countries say they will help
Andrew Tate’s trial on charges of rape and human trafficking can start, a Romanian court rules
Multiple suspects in Manhattan sought for hate crimes during pro-Palestine protests
Fed’s preferred inflation gauge shows price pressures stayed elevated last month
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