2025 Sports Recap | Champions | Excellence
By David Jordan Jr
ESHE looks back at the 2025 champions from the major sports in the United States at the highest levels.
NFL: Philadelphia Eagles
The Philadelphia Eagles won Super Bowl LIX by defeating the Kansas City Chiefs 40-22. Jalen Hurts was named the Super Bowl MVP.
NBA: Oklahoma City Thunder
The Oklahoma City Thunder won the NBA championship by beating the Indiana Pacers 103-91 in Game 7 in Oklahoma City.
MLB: Los Angeles Dodgers
The Los Angeles Dodgers won their second straight World Series by defeating the Toronto Blue Jays in seven games.
NHL: Florida Panthers
Florida Panthers repeated as Stanley Cup champions defeating the Edmonton Oilers.
NCAA Division I College Football: Ohio State Buckeyes
In the National championship game, the Ohio State Buckeyes defeated Notre Dame 34-23.
WNBA: Las Vegas Aces
The Aces swept the Phoenix Mercury in four games to win the 2025 WNBA Championship. A’ja Wilson was named Finals MVP for the second time.
NCAA Division I Men’s College Basketball: Florida Gators
NCAA Division I Women’s College Basketball: UConn Huskies
UConn defeated South Carolina 82-59 to win the 2025 national championship.
NASCAR: Kyle Larson
Kyle Larson won his second NASCAR championship in overtime, defeating Denny Hamlin.
MLS: Inter Miami
Lionel Messi and Inter Miami decisively claimed the MLS Cup by overpowering the Vancouver Whitecaps with a score of 3-1.
NWSL: Gotham City
