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The Ringer’s 52 Favorite Sports Moments of 2025

Our 52 Favorite Sports Moments of 2025

The Ringer’s 52 Favorite Sports Moments of 2025

Our 52 Favorite Sports Moments of 2025

From Rory McIlroy’s triumph at the Masters to Miguel Rojas’s heroics in a World Series for the ages, these are the moments that defined our year.

The Ringer Staff

Sports

The Ringer’s 52 Favorite Sports Moments of 2025

Our 52 Favorite Sports Moments of 2025

The Ringer’s 52 Favorite Sports Moments of 2025

Our 52 Favorite Sports Moments of 2025

From Rory McIlroy’s triumph at the Masters to Miguel Rojas’s heroics in a World Series for the ages, these are the moments that defined our year.

The Ringer Staff

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Merry Bingemas, One and All!

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