The S&P 500 rose over 17% in 2025, driven by AI enthusiasm, with chip and data center companies leading gains, while consumer and healthcare stocks faced challenges due to tariffs and policy uncertainties. Notable winners include data storage firms and new index members like Robinhood and Carvana, whereas Trade Desk and Coinbase experienced significant declines.
The article discusses the top-performing and underperforming stocks of 2025, providing insights into market trends and investment opportunities, though full details require a subscription to the Financial Times.
The Brazilian Grand Prix was unpredictable, with Lando Norris emerging as the biggest winner by gaining significant championship points, while Ferrari and Williams faced setbacks. Max Verstappen showed resilience with a podium from a pitlane start, and rookies like Kimi Antonelli impressed. Conversely, Aston Martin and Oscar Piastri experienced disappointing results, highlighting the race's strategic and competitive volatility.
The New England Patriots secured their sixth consecutive win with a 24-23 victory over the Falcons, highlighted by standout performances from DeMario Douglas and the running backs, while facing challenges in pass protection and pass rush. Key players and strategic adjustments influenced the game's outcome, with notable contributions and setbacks on both sides.
The 2025 Mexican Grand Prix saw standout performances from Ollie Bearman and Lando Norris, with Bearman achieving Haas's best result and Norris taking the lead in the championship, while Yuki Tsunoda and Carlos Sainz faced setbacks. Charles Leclerc and George Russell had solid finishes, but Hamilton and Alpine struggled, highlighting the competitive and unpredictable nature of the race.
The Green Bay Packers narrowly defeated the Arizona Cardinals 27-23 in Week 7, with standout performances from Josh Jacobs and Micah Parsons, while struggling on third downs and with some defensive lapses. The team moves to 4-1-1, preparing for their next game against the Steelers.
The Miami Dolphins, after a disappointing 1-4 start and a loss to the Panthers, saw some bright spots with Darren Waller and Jaylen Waddle performing well, but struggled defensively, especially in run defense, and faced issues with rookie development and player contributions, highlighting a challenging season ahead.
After Week 5 of the NFL season, all teams have at least one loss, with notable games including the Patriots' win over the Bills, Titans' upset of the Cardinals, and a close Buccaneers-Seahawks game. The article provides team grades, highlights key stats and overreactions, and previews Monday night's Chiefs-Jaguars game, along with a roundup of weekend NFL news including Mark Sanchez's arrest and controversial calls.
Michigan football beat Wisconsin 24-10 with key performances from receivers Donaven McCulley and Andrew Marsh, and running back Justice Haynes, while the offensive line and defense showed areas for improvement, especially in the early game.
The Denver Broncos dominated the Bengals 28-3, with standout performances from Bo Nix, J.K. Dobbins, RJ Harvey, Courtland Sutton, and the defense, while penalties and dropped passes were notable issues. The win highlights key players' contributions and areas for improvement.
The Tennessee Titans' 2025 preseason saw standout performances from rookie QB Cameron Ward and LB Cedric Gray, while WR Xavier Restrepo and the cornerback unit underperformed, highlighting areas for roster improvement as the team prepares for the regular season.
Nico Hulkenberg finally achieved his first podium after 15 years in Formula 1, impressing with his skillful drive in challenging conditions at Silverstone, while other drivers struggled, highlighting his talent and resilience.
Chase Elliott won the NASCAR Cup race at Atlanta, ending a 44-race drought, while other top performers included Alex Bowman and Zane Smith. Key losers were Ryan Blaney, Bubba Wallace, and Joey Logano, who faced crashes and poor finishes. The race highlighted shifts in standings and upcoming challenges for drivers.
The article discusses the winners and losers of the 2025 NBA Draft, highlighting the Dallas Mavericks as the clear winners for selecting Cooper Flagg, a potential future star, and noting other teams like the Hornets and Hawks as winners for strategic picks. It also points out the Pelicans and Bulls as losers for poor draft decisions, and introduces a new category, 'Flagged,' for standout picks like Flagg. Overall, the draft's impact will only be clear once the season begins.
The article discusses the biggest winners and losers from the 2025 NFL OTAs, highlighting the Pittsburgh Steelers' successful signing of Aaron Rodgers as a major win, while the Cincinnati Bengals face challenges with key player absences. Other notable mentions include the Patriots' linebacker Robert Spillane as a standout, the Detroit Lions experiencing offensive growing pains, and Caleb Williams' promising start with the Bears. The Browns' Shedeur Sanders and the Commanders' Brian Robinson Jr. are also discussed, along with concerns about Haason Reddick's commitment for the Buccaneers.