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What made sports in 2025 feel impossible to ignore?
In this episode of Last Night’s Game, we look back at the sports moments that defined the year — not by stats or standings, but by the stories people actually talked about.
From Rory McIlroy’s long-awaited Masters win and Coco Gauff’s French Open breakthrough, to the Oklahoma City Thunder’s championship run, the Eagles ending the Chiefs’ Super Bowl streak, and Wrexham’s historic promotion, these were the moments that traveled far beyond the field.
We also unpack the business side of sports, including the growing conversation around WNBA saying “pay us what you owe us,” and why college football coaches earning massive buyouts became such a lightning rod in 2025.
If you want to understand sports without having to follow every game, this episode gives you the context, confidence, and conversation starters that make it easy to join in.
Sports Curious, presented by Last Night's Game, is here to take the awkwardness out of the conversation and help you join the sports conversation, even if you don't know the first thing about sports. We break down what's happening in sports in an easy-to-understand, fun way without all of the statistics and jargon, so you never have to exit stage left when the chatter at the office, dinner table or networking event switches to sports.
You can always catch us between podcasts at www.lastnightsgame.com or on social media. If you love us, leave us a review wherever you listen to your podcasts. And if you have feedback or questions, you can email Amy at amy@lastnightsgame.com.
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