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The surprising reason MLB fans are shedding their shirts.
Ballparks nationwide are seeing a new trend: young men ripping off shirts, twirling them overhead, and joining the party.
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Positive sports news celebrates the athletes, coaches, and programs using sport as a force for good. From Paralympic champions shattering world records to community leagues giving at-risk kids a safe place to belong, these stories prove that sports are about far more than winning.
The impact is measurable. Youth sports programs reduce dropout rates. Adaptive athletics change how society sees disability. A single act of sportsmanship can shift a cultural conversation. Sport is one of the few institutions that consistently brings people together across every divide.
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Wembanyama explodes for 41; Spurs stun Thunder in double-overtime thriller
French phenom Victor Wembanyama outduels Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, leading San Antonio to a stunning 122-115 double-overtime road win against the defending NBA champions.
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Amina Orfi, 18, brings home squash's world championship title.
18-year-old Amina Orfi just made history! She defeated compatriot Nour El-Sherbini in a five-set thriller to win the PSA World Championship title in Giza.
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The back-flick that keeps Manchester City's treble hopes shining.
Antoine Semenyo's audacious back-flick sealed Manchester City's 1-0 FA Cup final win over Chelsea at Wembley, following their League Cup victory.
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Thousands cheer Team Melli's World Cup sendoff in Tehran.
Thousands cheered as Iran's World Cup kit debuted before their Turkiye training camp. A massive rally in Tehran sent Team Melli off to the US, despite travel concerns.
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1 wks ago
The surprising ingredient behind Brazil's five World Cup wins.
Who lifted the first World Cup in 1930? As the 2026 tournament approaches, revisit every champion, from Uruguay's inaugural win to Argentina's 2022 triumph over France for their third title.
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The quiet strength that carried Lhakpa Sherpa up Everest ten times.
Lhakpa Sherpa isn't just a climber; she's summited Everest more than any other woman. Yet, her incredible record remains largely unknown outside mountaineering circles.
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Barcelona secures back-to-back titles.
Barcelona are La Liga champions! A dominant 2-0 El Clasico win over Real Madrid secured their 29th title, opening an unassailable 14-point lead with three games left.
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From injury struggles to victory lane: Martin reclaims his racing stride.
Jorge Martin, ex-MotoGP champ, just won the French Grand Prix from 7th! His first win in 588 days puts him a single point behind teammate Bezzecchi in the standings.
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From overlooked island to World Cup hopeful: Cape Verde's football dream flourishes.
Cape Verde, a small island nation off West Africa, is buzzing. World Cup qualification isn't just a dream on the pitch; it's transforming lives across the country.
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1 wks ago
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Footballers' union secures a new look at player safety in France.
French football players' union FIFPRO just scored a landmark legal win! A European rights body will investigate if France failed to protect pro footballers from health risks.
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How a single football win could rescue Zamalek's finances
Zamalek faces USM Alger in Algeria for the Confederation Cup final's first leg. A record $4M prize awaits the Egyptian club if they win the two-leg series.
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The World Cup's secret ingredient: 48 teams, three nations, and a fresh format.
The biggest FIFA World Cup ever kicks off in 2026! 48 nations will battle for the prize across 16 venues in Canada, Mexico, and the U.S. during a 39-day tournament.
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Can PSG reclaim their Champions League crown after outplaying Bayern?
PSG eliminates Bayern Munich 6-5 on aggregate! The holders booked their spot in the Champions League final against Arsenal after a thrilling 1-1 draw in the second leg.
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Three months after a severe injury, Lindsey Vonn danced at the Met Gala.
A catastrophic crash at Milano Cortina 2026 nearly cost Lindsey Vonn her leg. Airlifted with a serious fracture and compartment syndrome, the Olympic gold medalist faced an arduous recovery.
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2 wks ago
Brighton designs a stadium just for women's football.
Brighton & Hove Albion is building Europe's first stadium exclusively for women's football. This 10,000-capacity venue, opening 2030-31, will feature facilities tailored for female athletes and fans.
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A 7-year-old just swam 29 kilometers across the Palk Strait.
At 4 AM, a 7-year-old boy vanished into the dark waters off Sri Lanka. No fanfare, just a child, the sea, and a treacherous 29km swim across the Palk Strait ahead.
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Inter Milan secures Serie A title.
Inter Milan secured their 21st Scudetto with three matches to spare, beating Napoli to the title! Celebrations erupted across Milan as fans flooded the streets after their 2-0 victory over Parma.
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While everyone watched the favorites, Cherie DeVaux quietly rewrote Derby history.
Against all odds, Golden Tempo, trained by Cherie DeVaux, stormed to an improbable Kentucky Derby victory, giving jockey Jose Ortiz his first win and making DeVaux the first woman trainer to saddle a Derby winner.
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Philadelphia’s improbable run brightens the playoff picture.
Embiid (34 pts, 12 reb, 6 ast) and Maxey (30 pts, 11 reb) powered the 76ers to a 109-100 Game 7 win over the Celtics, eliminating a favorite and setting up a Knicks showdown.
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2 wks ago
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Cheer for Cherie DeVaux: A woman trains the Derby winner.
Golden Tempo, a 23-1 longshot, just won the Kentucky Derby! Trainer Cherie DeVaux made history as the first woman to win the Triple Crown's opening leg.
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2 wks ago
See Blake Shelton trade his guitar for a Fever jersey.
Blake Shelton surprised the Indiana Fever at practice, leaving guard Sophie Cunningham starstruck. The Grammy winner dropped in while in Indianapolis, where his Ole Red bar opens in 2027.
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Marathoners crack two-hour barrier.
London Marathon runners shattered expectations Sunday. Was it intense training, perfect weather, physiology, or cutting-edge lightweight shoes that fueled their astounding performances?
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FIFA quietly scraps yellow card carryovers for fewer World Cup suspensions
FIFA just tweaked World Cup yellow card rules! Single cards now cancel after the group stage and quarterfinals, ensuring fewer suspensions in crucial elimination games.
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Afghan Women United reclaim their place on the world stage.
Afghan Women United can now represent Afghanistan at international football competitions, including the LA Olympics. This refugee team, fleeing Taliban rule five years ago, finally gained eligibility.
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Football's new rule brightens the game for players and fans.
Cover your mouth, get a red card! FIFA's new rule, approved by IFAB, will penalize players at this summer's World Cup for covering their mouths when confronting others.
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A marathon runner just clocked under 2 hours, even in second place.
Yomif Kejelcha ran the London Marathon in under two hours, yet only placed second. He told NPR he aims to shave a minute off his next marathon time.
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Is the London Marathon the new stage for defying gravity?
Cynthia Erivo, the voice behind Wicked's Elphaba and that iconic "Defying Gravity" rendition, is back! After captivating millions, she's trading the silver screen for the London Marathon.
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Kenya's Sabastian Sawe runs a London Marathon in under two hours.
Kenya's Sebastian Sawe conquered the London Marathon men's race on Sunday, April 26, 2026, crossing the finish line first in a thrilling victory.
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How Sawe ran London's first sub-two-hour marathon.
Sabastian Sawe shatters the marathon world record, becoming the first man to run under two hours at 1:59:30! Ethiopia's Assefa defends her women's title.
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NASCAR's new CEO pledges to revive the fun, turning a corner for fans.
Steve O'Donnell, NASCAR's new CEO, promises big changes. He's vowed to "make some moves" to return the racing series to its storied roots, starting at Talladega Superspeedway.
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Cheer as this high school watches an alum's NFL dream come true.
Jeremiyah Love, a 2023 Christian Brothers Academy grad, led his team to consecutive state championships. This powerhouse running back then took his talents to Notre Dame, becoming a 2025 Heisman finalist.
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Is Pittsburgh's sports magic more than just history?
Pittsburgh hasn't hosted the NFL Draft in 80 years, but its passionate fans and winning teams make it the perfect fit.
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Find your smile: A Boston Marathon runner dances through the miles.
Months of grueling training culminate in 26.2 miles for elite marathoners. To even dream of the Boston Marathon, runners must first conquer a "Boston qualifier" race, joining 30,000 global athletes.
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Ford's new Mustang reclaims Nürburgring bragging rights from its rival.
Ford just challenged Corvette's Nürburgring record with the new Mustang GTD. The manufacturer aims to reclaim the Nordschleife title it lost, proving the GTD's track dominance.
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1 months ago
San Antonio's new star rewrites playoff debut records
Wemby exploded for 35 points in his playoff debut, setting a new Spurs record! San Antonio defeated Portland 111-98, fueled by a dominant fourth-quarter run.
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From the brink of defeat, Bayern ignites a Champions League comeback.
Late goals from Luis Diaz and Michael Olise sealed a dramatic 6-4 aggregate win for Bayern over Real Madrid in Munich, sending them to the Champions League semifinals!
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Did a 20-year-old just rewrite the chess Candidates rulebook?
Javokhir Sindarov has won the Candidates Tournament with a round to spare! The Uzbek grandmaster will now face India's Gukesh for the World Championship title.
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A Gorakhpur teacher cycles to Everest Base Camp, rewriting what's possible.
At 17,560 feet in the Himalayas, Divya Singh, 28, gripped the Indian tricolour beside her bike. Exhaustion, fear, disbelief—she'd just become the first Indian woman to cycle to Everest Base Camp.
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Cheer on Jannik Sinner as he reclaims the world No. 1 ranking.
Sinner dethrones Alcaraz 7-6(5), 6-3, reclaiming the ATP #1 spot! He snatched his first Masters clay title in Monte Carlo, continuing an incredible run.
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