2025 has been a very eventful year in sports, and we here at Sports World News kept you up to date with the latest happenings and rumors.

As the year draws to a close, let's look back at the 10 biggest stories that made headlines in 2025.

10. NFL Draft Rumors: Steelers Coach Mike Tomlin, GM Omar Khan Meet Top Prospects Before Draft

News on draft and trade rumors have always been popular among readers. Coming it at number 10 is the news on rumored activity made by the Pittsburgh Steelers coach and GM prior to the draft.

According to the report, Coach Mike Tomlin and GM Omar Khan took the time to meet potential picks before the draft. In particular, they met with running backs Quinshon Judkins and TreVeyon Henderson and quarterback Will Howard.

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9. NBA Trade Rumors: Spurs Might Need Markkanen in Wild Trade Pitch Including 3 First-Rounders on the Table

This year's NBA trade rumors have been nothing short of intriguing, and landing at number nine on this year's list is the rumor involving the San Antonio Spurs and Lauri Markkanen.

Per the report, the Utah Jazz was rumored to be open to the idea of trading Markkanen if the right assets are presented. It was rumored that the Spurs were interested in Markkanen and were willing to trade Devin Vassell, Harrison Barnes, this year's draft No. 14 pick, a first-round pick in 2029, and a first-round pick swap in 2032.

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8. T.J. Oshie Retires After 16 Iconic NHL Seasons: 'I Was Fully Prepared That Could Be My Last Game'

2025 marked the end of the careers of certain athletes, and this has been the case for hockey player T.J. Oshie.

Oshie capped a successful 16-year career in the NHL. The announcement was made at the Washington Harbour fountains, where he was surrounded by his fans and teammates. Executives of the Washington Capitals were likewise present at his retirement announcement.

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7. El Capitan Tragedy: Rising Mountaineer Balin Miller Dies in Climbing Accident

2025 has also seen its fair share of heartbreaking tragedies, including the death of mountaineer Balin Miller.

Miller lost his life while rappelling down Yosemite's El Capitan. To add to the horror, the whole incident was livestreamed online. Miller ended up rappelling off the end of his rope in an effort to dislodge his gear bag that got stuck.

Miller was 23.

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6. NBA Trade Rumors: Julius Randle, Kristaps Porzingis Could Switch Teams, But Riskier For Wolves?

Another trade rumor that made headlines this year involved Julius Randle and Kristaps Porzingis.

According to the report, the Minnesota Timberwolves was speculated to become active in the trade market in an effort to increase their playoff chances. Rumors then arose that Randle and Porzingis were solid choices for the Wolves.

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5. NBA Trade Rumors: Lakers Could Trade Austin Reaves For Michael Porter Jr., But That Won't Be Easy

Austin Reaves has been having a great season with the Los Angeles Lakers thus far, but that has not stopped the rumor mill at all.

In fact, there was a rumor that suggested that the Lakers would be open to trading Reaves for Michael Porter Jr., who is with the Brooklyn Nets as of writing. It has even been claimed that the Lakers are still keeping an eye on him as the playoffs draw closer.

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4. NBA Trade Rumors: Detroit Pistons Might Acquire Jimmy Butler and More at Trade Deadline

Ever imagined Jimmy Butler playing for the Detroit Pistons?

A rumor earlier this year claimed that this was a possibility as they were reported to be aiming to rebuild a championship-worthy team. As 2025 draws to a close, this has not become a reality as Butler is playing for the Golden State Warriors as of press time.

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3. Red Sox Rookie Roman Anthony Fumbles First Game — MLB Debut Gets Messy With Pricey Error at Fenway

While 2025 marked the end of certain careers, it is also marked the beginning of others. Red Sox's Roman Anthony is one such athlete, but things did not start off smoothly for the young rookie.

Anthony scored a place in the starting lineup for his first ever Major League game. Unfortunately, he ended up making a defensive mistake that proved to be costly for his team.

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2. NBA Trade Rumors: Rui Hachimura Could Be Lakers' Last-Minute Sacrifice For an All-Star

The most talked about NBA trade rumor for 2025 involves none other than the Los Angeles Lakers' Rui Hachimura.

Back in January, it was rumored that the Lakers were willing to sacrifice Hachimura in exchange for an All-Star player. At that time, potential trade options included Trae Young, Jimmy Butler, Zach LaVine, and De'Aaron Fox.

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1. Ben Simmons' Performance Sparks Online Frenzy in Clippers-Knicks Game: 'It's My First Seeing Him Play in 6 Years'

Much has been said about Ben Simmons and his ability (or the lack thereof) to play basketball. His performance against the New York Knicks, in particular, not only catapulted him to internet stardom but also made him the 2025's top headliner on our website.

Despite only playing 16 minutes in the game, Simmons managed to put up two points, eight rebounds, and two assists, leading to a lot of comments on social media.

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