Joanne Lagatta arrived at the University of Wisconsin in 1995 with a flawless academic record and an achievement on her resumé that she didn’t like to talk about — but that no other undergrad on the ...

The 100th annual Scripps National Spelling Bee is currently underway, marking a significant milestone with a centennial celebration that brings together a legacy of linguistic prowess. As 243 spellers ...

The two-hour 2025 Scripps National Spelling Bee championship premieres on ION Thursday, May 29 beginning at 8/7c. The championship coverage is available for streaming through ION on DirecTV. The ...

It's the 100th year of the Scripps National Spelling Bee. From a pool of more than 200 students, nine finalists will take the stage Thursday night. The bee has evolved immensely over a century, ...

OXON HILL, Md. (AP) — Faizan Zaki's enthusiasm for spelling nearly got the better of him. Ultimately, his joyful approach made him the Scripps National Spelling Bee champion. The favorite entering the ...

Faizan Zaki, a 13-year-old from Texas, has just won this year's national Scripps Spelling Bee. His winning word was "éclaircissement," a French word that means clarification, explanation or ...

Beatriz Lucille Whitford-Rodriguez, 14, of Chicago, spells her word in the semifinals of the 2025 Scripps National Spelling Bee on Wednesday in National Harbor, Md. (Kayla Bartkowski/Getty Images) The ...

Whether you’re a word nerd, a theater lover, or just someone who enjoys a good laugh, The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling ...

After two years of Covid-19-induced changes, the Scripps National Spelling Bee is finally back to normal -- almost. The video featured is form a previous report. The annual spelling bee -- which ...

FILE - Katharine "Kerry" Close, 13, poses at home in Spring Lake, N.J., May 24, 2006. (AP Photo/Tim Larsen, File) Joanne Lagatta arrived at the University of Wisconsin in 1995 with a flawless academic ...

Winners of the spelling bee aren't celebrities, exactly. Those who competed before it was televised by ESPN — it now airs on Scripps-owned ION — aren't often recognized by strangers. But they have to ...