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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.
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.
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.
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.
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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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.
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.
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.
Pittsburgh hasn't hosted the NFL Draft in 80 years, but its passionate fans and winning teams make it the perfect fit.
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 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.
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.
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!
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.
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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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.
Rory McIlroy makes history! He's back-to-back Masters champion, joining legends Jack Nicklaus, Nick Faldo, and Tiger Woods.
Rory McIlroy just made history at Augusta National, becoming the first player since Tiger Woods (2001-2002) to win back-to-back Masters. He joins an elite club with Nicklaus, Faldo, and Woods.
History made! Berlin's Union Bundesliga club appointed Marie-Louise Eta, making her the first female head coach of a top-tier European club.
Carlos Ulberg just detonated the light heavyweight division! He knocked out Jiri Prochazka in the first round in Miami, claiming the UFC title and ushering in a new era.
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Watch Bryson DeChambeau's incredible golf shot! This pro sinks shots with such grace, it's almost unbelievable. See his latest Instagram video.
Jubilant Iraqi fans mobbed Graham Arnold at Sydney airport, celebrating his successful qualification campaign. The head coach paused, smiled, and waved to hundreds of grateful supporters.
Stephen Curry returned after nine weeks, scoring 29 points. But it wasn't enough as the Houston Rockets edged the Golden State Warriors 117-116 in San Francisco.
UCLA players erupt in celebration after a stunning victory over South Carolina in the women's National Championship Final Four NCAA tournament game Sunday in Phoenix.
David Beckham called Nu Stadium a "dream come true." Then, Miami's captain scored the first goal, christening Inter Miami's gleaming new home in a 2-2 draw against Austin FC.
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Bosnia's Bilino Polje Stadium is a graveyard for visiting teams. For decades, this "cursed" venue has fueled the national squad's giant-killing triumphs over Europe's elite.
Team England partners with GLL, the UK's largest charitable leisure social enterprise, for the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games. Their shared mission: getting England active and connected through sport.
Iraq's dramatic qualification completes the 48-nation lineup for the FIFA World Cup 2026 in Canada, Mexico, and the US. Get ready for the full team and group breakdown!
Bosnia and Herzegovina stunned four-time champions Italy, winning 4-1 on penalties after a 1-1 extra-time draw. Italy misses a third consecutive World Cup final.
An official vehicle led top runners off course at the women's half marathon championship. The U.S. will nearly double its contingent to prevent another unprecedented error.
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Cricket dominates India's sports scene, but Odisha dreams bigger: Olympic glory. After a disappointing 2024 Paris Olympics, Odisha is transforming India's athletic future.
Mullins, an Indianapolis native, sank a logo 3-pointer with 0.4 seconds left, securing a stunning Huskies victory over Duke.
An Atlas Obscura map led me to two NE Oklahoma towns, transforming a simple afternoon drive into an unexpected journey from joy to grief.
Eritrea ends 18 years of AFCON isolation Wednesday, hosting Eswatini in Morocco. It's their first qualifier since 2008—a historic return to African football.
Remember Burger King's Chocolate Whopper or the double-decker shopping cart? In 2007, Google pranked the world with "Google Paper," a service to print your emails.
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Marco Bezzecchi dominated the Brazilian MotoGP, securing his fourth consecutive win and an 11-point lead over Aprilia teammate Jorge Martin in the rider standings after just two rounds.
Movsar Evloev overcame a point deduction and unbeaten Lerone Murphy in London, securing a majority decision win at UFC Fight Night 270.
Venezuela stunned the US 3-2 in Miami, capturing their first World Baseball Classic title. This politically charged upset victory unfolded in a tense final.
Venezuela wins the World Baseball Classic! After blowing an 8th-inning lead, Eugenio Suárez's 9th-inning double secured a 3-2 victory over the U.S.
Venezuela makes history! They're in their first World Baseball Classic final, facing the host nation for the title in Florida after Maikel Garcia's clutch hit.