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Thiago Cabrejos fought through five intense matches to claim the Men's Individual South American Under-23 Squash Championship in his hometown of Lima, Peru. The Drexel University sophomore defeated Ecuador's Javier Romo in a thrilling five-game final.
Lola Vice made history Saturday night in St. Louis, winning the WWE NXT Women's Championship and becoming the first Cuban American woman to hold the title. The former MMA fighter overcame two fierce competitors in a fast-paced triple threat match at Stand & Deliver.
England's Aaron Rai became the first English-born golfer in 107 years to win the PGA Championship, closing with a stunning 5-under 65 at Aronimink Golf Club. The humble golfer, known for wearing two gloves and using head covers on his irons out of respect for his equipment, pulled off one of golf's biggest upsets as a 290-1 long shot.
A 31-year-old golfer from Wolverhampton just made history by becoming the first English player to win the PGA Championship in over a century. His stunning final round included a 68-foot birdie putt that brought thousands to their feet.
Aaron Rai became the first Englishman in over a century to win the PGA Championship, clinching his first major title with a thrilling final round at Aronimink Golf Club. Local hero Alex Smalley tied for second, earning his ticket to next year's Masters and the U.S. Open.
Two American athletes claimed double sprint victories and $150,000 each at the world's richest track and field event. The inaugural Ultimate Championship in Budapest proved elite athletics can be both thrilling and rewarding.
Hall of Famer John Smoltz is feeling better than ever at 59, thanks to two new hips and a renewed golf game. After finishing second last year, he's ready to claim his first American Century Championship title in July.
A Nevada Little League team made history by winning the U.S. championship and reaching the World Series finals, with one player becoming the first girl to play in the title game for an American team. Henderson is throwing a free community celebration to honor the young athletes who brought pride to their hometown.
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Matthew Marquardt shattered the course record at South Africa's Ironman African Championship while thousands of cheering spectators lined the coast. The 21-year-old event brought 822 athletes from around the world to Nelson Mandela Bay for a celebration of human endurance.
After 25 years of competition, Minnesota's longest-running women's tackle football team just claimed their first national championship with a dominant 42-14 victory. The Vixen's historic win proves that perseverance pays off, even when it takes a quarter century.
Ronal Longa ran the fastest 100 meters in South American history, clocking 9.85 seconds in front of his home crowd in Medellín. His stunning performance launched Colombia to a seven-medal night at the inaugural Pan American Athletics Championship.
Alabama softball legend Montana Fouts just led the Utah Talons to back-to-back championship wins, dominating the circle with a complete game performance. The four-time All American also shattered the league's single-season strikeout record this year.
American golfer Nelly Korda has surged to a historic six-stroke lead at the season's first major championship, matching the biggest halfway advantage in women's golf history. Her calm mindset and strategic play have her on track for her third career major title.
The New York Knicks swept into the NBA Finals for the first time since 1973, bringing hope to a city that's waited more than half a century for another championship. Legend Walt "Clyde" Frazier, who won the last title, says he's ready to share the spotlight with this generation of heroes.
Stanford University just achieved something no other college has ever done: winning at least one national championship every single year for half a century. The streak started in 1976 and just hit its 50th year thanks to the men's gymnastics team.
Former Olympic tennis player Mardy Fish claimed his third American Century Championship title at Lake Tahoe, showcasing how athletic excellence translates across sports. The 44-year-old dominated the celebrity golf tournament with a commanding performance that outpaced NBA star Stephen Curry and hockey legend Joe Pavelski.
Kyle Kirkwood captured victory at the one-time Freedom 250 Grand Prix through Washington D.C.'s streets, slashing his championship deficit with just three races left. The American driver held off fierce competition on the nation's capital circuit built to celebrate the country's 250th anniversary.
A youth baseball team from Minot, North Dakota just capped off an incredible season by winning the state championship with a 41-7-1 record. The 12U AAA Minot Aces defeated the Bismarck Americans 6-2 in the final game, proving that hard work and teamwork can take young athletes all the way to the top.
American tennis is having a banner year at the US Open with six players reaching the quarterfinals for the first time in over two decades. The historic milestone includes rising stars and fan favorites competing for the sport's biggest home court prize.
Columbia senior Cesar Alvan became the seventh All-American in program history with a third-place finish at the NCAA Wrestling Championships. His performance capped an undefeated season for the Lions and their newly named national coach of the year.
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