2025 was a year of dramatics. The World Series and NBA Finals both went to seven games, while the Masters went to a playoff. Nico Harrison traded Luka Doncic in the middle of the night, Lane Kiffin left Ole Miss for LSU in the most controversial way imaginable, and the Chiefs dynasty officially bit the dust. Along the way, this year delivered incredible performances—from Shohei Ohtani to A’ja Wilson to Joey Chestnut and so many more—that remind us why we love sports.
Before the calendar flips to 2026, The Ringer is looking back at the most iconic sports moments of the past 12 months. Here, in no particular order, are the 52 that stood out.
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