Categories Selected Articles Texas teen Faizan Zaki overcomes shocking, self-inflicted flub to win Scripps National Spelling Bee Post author By Mike Nova Post date May 30, 2025 Throughout Thursday night’s finals, the 13-year-old from Allen, Texas, looked like a champion in waiting. Then he nearly threw it away. ← What the papers say: Friday’s front pages → French Open: Tennis players wonder if nasal strips aren’t just for snoring anymore