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Serena Williams, mom of two and tennis phenom, famously "evolved away" from tennis after the 2022 US Open. Now, sources say she's ready to return, eyeing a wild card for the Queen's Club Championships.
French phenom Moise Kouame, youngest Grand Slam match winner since Nadal in 2003, just stunned Adolfo Vallejo in a tie-break thriller to reach the third round.
Uncapped defenders Olwethu Makhanya and Bradley Cross join South Africa's World Cup squad! Major trophy winners Mamelodi Sundowns and Orlando Pirates dominate the roster.
Coach Ouahbi tapped Europe's diaspora, with most of his 26 players born there. Nine from Morocco's 2022 World Cup squad, including PSG's Achraf Hakimi, return for 2026.
World Cup teams are coming to the U.S.! See which of the 39 squads will train closest to you.
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17-year-old Moise Kouame just made history! He became the youngest Grand Slam match winner ever, stunning former US Open champ Marin Cilic at the French Open.
Roland Garros shocker! Former world No. 1 Daniil Medvedev is out, stunned by Australian wildcard Adam Walton in a five-set thriller marked by wild momentum swings.
New York is headed to the finals! They'll face either the defending champion Thunder or Spurs. The Western Conference finals are tied 2-2, with Game 5 Tuesday.
Cape Verde, famed for stunning beaches, is ready to make waves on football's grandest stage after numerous continental appearances.
250 miles through Arizona's scorching desert. The Cocodona 250 pushes runners to their limits, but the views are breathtaking. Rachel Entrekin conquered it twice, winning in 2024 and 2025.
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North Korea's Naegohyang Women’s FC made history, winning the Asian Women’s Champions League 1-0 against Tokyo Verdy Beleza. It was the first North Korean sports team to visit the South in eight years.
British climber Kenton Cool, 52, just made history. He's the first non-Nepali to summit Mount Everest 20 times, conquering the world's highest peak before dawn on Friday.
Japan's been to 7 World Cups, reaching the Last 16 four times. Can Takefusa Kubo lead them past their best-ever finish? They're ranked 18th globally.
Knicks dominate the third quarter, taking a 2-0 lead over Cleveland! Josh Hart's playoff-high 26 points and Jalen Brunson's 19 points, 14 assists propel NY halfway to the NBA Finals.
Prince William, a devoted Aston Villa fan, celebrated their Europa League final shutout victory over SC Freiburg on May 20, 2026. It was the team's first European trophy since 1982!
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Dropped from Iran's 2026 squad, striker Sardar Azmoun shared a heartfelt message of love for his country and wished his former teammates "success and pride" at the tournament.
Ballparks nationwide are seeing a new trend: young men ripping off shirts, twirling them overhead, and joining the party.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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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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.
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.
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.
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.
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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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.
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.
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.
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.
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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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.
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.
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.
London Marathon runners shattered expectations Sunday. Was it intense training, perfect weather, physiology, or cutting-edge lightweight shoes that fueled their astounding performances?
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.