3 Things Looking back at 2025: Top sporting moments of the year
Jan 1, 2026
Reflecting on the highs of 2025, sports fans relive thrilling moments like Max Verstappen's late surge in Formula One and Crystal Palace's unexpected triumphs in football. Carlos Alcaraz's epic comeback at the French Open and India's Women's World Cup victory spark discussion about unity and legacy. Highlights from the India-England series, Arshdeep Singh's viral charm, and buzzer-beaters in Indian basketball add to the excitement. The hosts and colleagues share their personal favorites, rounding off a year filled with unforgettable sports drama.
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Driver Skill Trumping Machine Dominance
- Udit Mishra watched Max Verstappen transform from sluggish season start to near-champion by winning races with a weaker car.
- The comeback highlighted driver skill over machine dominance and made Verstappen feel legendary.
Small Clubs Upend The Hierarchy
- Siddharth Topasani flagged 2025 as the year smaller Premier League clubs overperformed against giants.
- Clubs like Crystal Palace, Brighton and Bournemouth disrupted the hierarchy despite limited resources.
Epic Comeback At The French Open
- Asad Rahman recalled the French Open final where Carlos Alcaraz saved three match points then won in five sets.
- He described it as an epic comeback that defines the Alcaraz–Sinner rivalry in 2025.