From college sports to the major leagues, and even a few snow-covered fields, November had it all. Here are the top 11 highlights from the sports world that you won’t want to miss.
11. Wawrinka’s vintage backhand winner
Facing Lorenzo Musetti in the Round of 16 of the Athens Open, Stan Wawrinka hit a down-the-line backhand winner, reminiscing of his glory days. Pure pleasure.
10. Van de Ven with the 80 meters dash to score
Tottenham defender Micky Van de Ven was already known as one of the fastest players on Earth. He lived up to his reputation when he sprinted down the whole pitch with the ball to score one of the goals of the season for Spurs.
9. Jaguars’ Cam Little sets NFL record with 68-yard field goal
Cam Little approached his potential NFL-record kick calmly. Indoors on natural grass at Allegiant Stadium, he knew nothing would interfere with a 68-yard try and he just had to strike it cleanly. The Jaguars’ second-year kicker drilled it, clearing the crossbar with room to spare, setting a new NFL record by two yards in a win over the Raiders.
8. Díaz brilliance from an impossible angle
Luis Díaz scored a stunning solo goal against Union Berlin, keeping the ball in play with a sliding touch, beating a defender, and curling a shot from a tight angle into the top corner. The strike was widely praised as a Bundesliga goal-of-the-season contender for its skill and audacity.
7. Madness in the Canadian snow
David Rodríguez of Atlético Ottawa scored a spectacular overhead bicycle-kick while snow blanketed the pitch. The goal, dubbed the “icicle kick,” leveled the match and, combined with another strike in extra time, helped Ottawa secure a dramatic 2–1 victory in the 2025 Canadian Premier League Final.
6 7. The 6 7 moment
The clip shows Cleary University trailing Oakland University 67–13 late in the third quarter. When Oakland hits 67, the student section erupts in an exaggerated, meme-driven celebration they were clearly waiting for, turning the moment into a hilarious blend of internet culture and live sports.
For more context on the 6 7 trend, read our recent blog post.
6. Benfica’s bizarre own goal
A moment to forget for Benfica’s Tomás Araújo, who sent the ball in his own net after the opponent’s penalty miss.
5. A scintillating goal featuring a nutmeg and a roulette
Arsenal Academy player Max Dowman produced a moment of brilliance against Bayern’s youth team when he nutmegged a defender, passed another one with a roulette and chipped the keeper to seal the Gunners’ victory.
4. Arizona State’s no look game winner
With the score tied near the end, Marley Washenitz of Arizona State launched a long, off-balance prayer of a shot. It dropped as the buzzer sounded, giving ASU a 56-53 win.
3. Cristiano Ronaldo’s crazy bicycle kick goal
Commentators around the world were stunned late on as 40 year old Cristiano Ronaldo leaped into the air to produce an overhead kick that few others can match.
2. Sargiunas goes full T-Mac with 9 points in 9 seconds
Ignas Sargiunas from Lithuania knocked down three three-pointers in the final 9 seconds including the buzzer-beater in a miracle finish.
1. The Dallas Cowboys devouring a Thanksgiving turkey on the field
Probably the best turkey interview ever, capped off by Jake Ferguson sticking his hand in the turkey and taking a bite with his teammates.
