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14 hours ago
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Bucks Send Personal Message to Giannis Antetokounmpo After Big Announcement
Bucks Send Personal Message to Giannis Antetokounmpo After Big Announcement originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Giannis Antetokounmpo delivered another MVP-caliber season in 2024–25, dominating the NBA with averages of 30.4 points, 11.9 rebounds, and 6.5 assists per game, ranking him 2nd in scoring and 6th in both rebounds and field-goal percentage (60.1%). Advertisement In the postseason, he elevated his game further, averaging 33.0 points, 15.4 rebounds, and 6.6 assists across five games. Thursday bore the fruit of his hard work. Giannis earned a nomination for the 2025 ESPY Award – Best NBA Player, announced on June 26. Bucks management immediately celebrated the honor, posting a personal message on X, 'Congrats to Giannis on his ESPY nomination!'. Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34).© Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images Even more memorable is the date June 27, marking exactly 12 years since Giannis was drafted by Milwaukee as the 15th overall pick in 2013. To commemorate that pivotal moment, the Bucks shared another tribute on X, saying, 'The day that changed everything.' This succinct yet powerful message captured the profound impact of Giannis joining the franchise. Since his arrival, Antetokounmpo has reshaped Milwaukee's identity. He led the Bucks to their first NBA title in 50 years in 2021 and was named Finals MVP. Advertisement He has claimed two regular‑season MVPs, one Defensive Player of the Year award and Most Improved Player honors, and has been a First‑Team All‑NBA selection consistently since 2019. Along the way, he shattered franchise records, including the most points in a single game (64) and numerous rebounding milestones. Before Giannis arrived, Milwaukee had little postseason success or national visibility. His presence has strongly shifted that narrative. Related: 76ers Sign Former McDonald's All-American After NBA Draft This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 27, 2025, where it first appeared.
Time of India
a day ago
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- Time of India
Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone, Gabby Thoma,s Simone Biles and A'ja Wilson Nominated for 2025 ESPY Best Athlete
Now, four of the most well-known names in women's sports have a chance to take home one of this year's biggest awards, but only one can be named a champion. The nominees for the Women's Sports Best Athlete category of the 2025 ESPY award are Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone, Gabby Thomas, and A'ja Wilson. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now All four women have been making headlines over the past year with record-breaking wins, improbable comebacks, and solid ESPY Awards are almost here and sports fans everywhere are looking forward to seeing who comes out victorious. All eyes are on July 16. Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone, Gabby Thomas, Simone Biles and A'ja Wilson shine in 2024–25 Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone is definitely on for 2025 since she ran in the first Grand Slam Track meet of 2025 in Kingston, Jamaica in April and won both the 400m hurdles and 400m flat. She also took home $100,000 in bonuses, and dropped the 400m hurdles in June she ran the 100m flat for the first time in Philadelphia and came in 2nd at 11.21. To cap off a very successful June, Gabby Thomas was named as first-time nominee for the 2025 ESPYS presented by ESPN on Wednesday, July 16, 2025, live from Los Angeles. v Gabby Thomas opened her 2025 season on March 29 at the Texas Relays (Austin, Texas) She checked out the men's 4x100m relay team that posted a meet best (41.74!) and won three golds in the 200m, 4x100m and 4x400m relay events at the 2024 Paris Games. Also to be nominated for Best Athlete - Women's Sports at the 2025 ESPYs is Geraldine Thomas who will see her join in with Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone, Simone Biles and A'ja Wilson. Simone Biles did not compete yet in 2025, but at the 2024 Summer Olympics, she won three gold medals and one silver. Her legendary career earns her a spot among the nominees again this year. A'ja Wilson, a star of the Las Vegas Aces, was named the 2024 Kia WNBA MVP, marking her third MVP award. She is also up for Best Athlete – Women's Sports and could become the sixth athlete to win multiple ESPYs in that category. Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone on stepping up to the 100m dash Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone, at Philadelphia in June 2025, stepped out of her usual events to run the 100m dash for the first time. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now In an interview with The Athletics, she explained it was different:'It's so ballistic… shooting out of the blocks… that doesn't exist in the 100m.' She said it was a big shift but helpful. The change shows how she keeps growing and trying new things—even outside her comfort zone. Voting for Best Athlete – Women's Sports is open now at The winner will be revealed during the ESPY Awards on Thursday, July 16, 2025, live from the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. Also Read:
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18-05-2025
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Former Longhorn Scottie Scheffler wins PGA Championship, third major win
It appears we're living in the 'Scottie Scheffler' era in professional golf. The former Texas Longhorn shot an even-par 71 on Sunday to win the 2025 PGA Championship. Scheffler struggled on the front nine at Quail Hollow and was caught by Spaniard Jon Rahm. But the Texan found his swing on the back nine as Rahm faltered to win his third major. Scheffler built a three-stroke lead heading into the final round with a dazzling 65 on Saturday, including playing the last five holes in 5 under. The 28-year-old world No. 1 joins Tiger Woods and Jack Nicklaus as just the third player to win three career majors and 15 PGA Tour titles so young. Two weeks ago Scheffler won the CJ Cup Byron Nelson by eight strokes for his first victory of the season. Now the PGA Championship by five shots. Since 1970, only one player has won consecutive Tour starts both by at least 5 strokes. Tiger Woods did that twice – at the 2000 Memorial Tournament (won by 5) and U.S. Open (won by 15) and the 2007 Tour Championship (won by 8) and 2008 Buick Invitational (won by 8). Advertisement Scheffler has had a slow start to the 2025 season. The two-time Masters winner cut his hand over the holidays, which required surgery and a few months of recovery time. In addition to acting as ESPN College GameDay guest picker for the Texas-Georgia game in October, he was also named the USA TODAY Sports Athlete of the Year. The former Texas golfer's 2024 is one of the most epic seasons any athlete has ever had in any sport. If it was a movie script it wouldn't be believable. Scheffler won his second Players Championship. He won his second Masters. He had a kid. He was arrested nine days later outside the gates of a major championship … that he was playing in. He still played in the PGA Championship and played well. After the were charges dropped in Kentucky, the Texas Ex then went on a hot streak that saw four more wins, the Tour Championship and the FedEx cup all in one day. Finally, he ended the year by winning the Hero World Challenge and cutting his hand open on Christmas day. That's ten wins, one major, one baby, one arrest, the FedEx cup and $65 million … in winnings. Oh, and a gold medal -- only the third American to do it. He also won an ESPY. That doesn't count what he's made on endorsements. Or, for that matter, what he's lost in attorney fees. Advertisement Scheffler became the only golfer in history to win the The Players Championship, the Masters Tournament and the Tour Championship in the same season this year. Tiger never did it. Jack never did it. Sunday, Scheffler's win on Sunday has cemented the Dallas native as the dominant golfer of this era. He has already automatically qualified for the World Golf Hall of Fame. He's certainly making the University of Texas golf program proud. This article originally appeared on Longhorns Wire: Former Texas Longhorn golfer Scottie Scheffler wins PGA Championship
USA Today
18-05-2025
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- USA Today
Former Longhorn Scottie Scheffler wins PGA Championship, third major win
Former Longhorn Scottie Scheffler wins PGA Championship, third major win It appears we're living in the 'Scottie Scheffler' era in professional golf. The former Texas Longhorn shot an even-par 71 on Sunday to win the 2025 PGA Championship. Scheffler struggled on the front nine at Quail Hollow and was caught by Spaniard Jon Rahm. But the Texan found his swing on the back nine as Rahm faltered to win his third major. Scheffler built a three-stroke lead heading into the final round with a dazzling 65 on Saturday, including playing the last five holes in 5 under. The 28-year-old world No. 1 joins Tiger Woods and Jack Nicklaus as just the third player to win three career majors and 15 PGA Tour titles so young. Two weeks ago Scheffler won the CJ Cup Byron Nelson by eight strokes for his first victory of the season. Now the PGA Championship by five shots. Since 1970, only one player has won consecutive Tour starts both by at least 5 strokes. Tiger Woods did that twice – at the 2000 Memorial Tournament (won by 5) and U.S. Open (won by 15) and the 2007 Tour Championship (won by 8) and 2008 Buick Invitational (won by 8). Scheffler has had a slow start to the 2025 season. The two-time Masters winner cut his hand over the holidays, which required surgery and a few months of recovery time. In addition to acting as ESPN College GameDay guest picker for the Texas-Georgia game in October, he was also named the USA TODAY Sports Athlete of the Year. The former Texas golfer's 2024 is one of the most epic seasons any athlete has ever had in any sport. If it was a movie script it wouldn't be believable. Scheffler won his second Players Championship. He won his second Masters. He had a kid. He was arrested nine days later outside the gates of a major championship … that he was playing in. He still played in the PGA Championship and played well. After the were charges dropped in Kentucky, the Texas Ex then went on a hot streak that saw four more wins, the Tour Championship and the FedEx cup all in one day. Finally, he ended the year by winning the Hero World Challenge and cutting his hand open on Christmas day. That's ten wins, one major, one baby, one arrest, the FedEx cup and $65 million … in winnings. Oh, and a gold medal -- only the third American to do it. He also won an ESPY. That doesn't count what he's made on endorsements. Or, for that matter, what he's lost in attorney fees. Scheffler became the only golfer in history to win the The Players Championship, the Masters Tournament and the Tour Championship in the same season this year. Tiger never did it. Jack never did it. Sunday, Scheffler's win on Sunday has cemented the Dallas native as the dominant golfer of this era. He has already automatically qualified for the World Golf Hall of Fame. He's certainly making the University of Texas golf program proud.
