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India's badminton teams are celebrating early victories at the Badminton Asia Team Championships, with both squads securing their places in the quarterfinals. The men fought through a nail-biting match while the women dominated their opponents.
The NBA is bringing its prestigious Launchpad startup program to Asia for the first time, opening doors for innovative tech companies across the continent. After five years of working exclusively with North American and European startups, the league is ready to tap into Asia's booming innovation ecosystem.
Four curlers from Minnesota just brought home a state championship trophy and are heading to nationals. Team Berg swept the competition at the 2026 Minnesota Women's Club Championship.
Solar power paired with batteries now costs less than gas-fired electricity across most of Asia, while electric vehicles could slash the region's oil import bills by hundreds of billions of dollars. The clean energy revolution isn't coming to Asia. It's already here.
After three heartbreaking championship losses, Elmhurst University's lacrosse team finally broke through with a dominant 19-9 victory over three-time defending champion Illinois Wesleyan. The historic win marks the program's first conference tournament title and sends them to their first NCAA Division III Championship.
Baruch College's men's tennis team just made history with their eighth consecutive conference championship. The Bearcats dominated with a perfect 4-0 victory and now head to the NCAA Division III Championship.
A 17-year-old from a humble home in Jharkhand just became the top scorer at the U18 Hockey Asia Cup, netting 13 goals and leading India to gold. Ashish Tani Purti's journey from a plastic-roofed house to championship glory shows what determination can achieve.
Three Syracuse University lacrosse alumnae just claimed the WLL Championship Series title with the New York Charging. Their championship victory showcases how college athletes are building professional careers in women's sports.
Australian golfer Hannah Green claimed her second Women's World Championship title in Singapore, holding off a fierce challenge to win by a single stroke. The thrilling victory marks her second championship at the tournament in three years.
The defending champion North Carolina Tar Heels are heading back to the national championship game after a commanding 16-6 victory over Maryland. After trailing early, the team locked down defensively and scored 13 straight goals to secure their spot in Sunday's final.
Former NBA star Ben Simmons just captured his first professional championship, trading the basketball court for the open ocean. His South Florida Sails dominated the Sport Fishing Championship Blue Marlin Open in the Bahamas this past weekend.
The University of Virginia men's golf team clinched their second consecutive ACC Championship with a commanding 3-1 victory over Stanford in match play competition. Three Cavaliers delivered individual wins to seal the title for the nation's second-ranked team.
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.
Thousands of Michigan basketball fans filled the Big House on Tuesday to celebrate their team's first NCAA championship win. Point guard L.J. Cason hoisted the trophy as the crowd roared with pride.
English golfer Aaron Rai captured his first major title at the 2026 PGA Championship with a stunning 68-foot birdie putt that sealed his victory. The working-class kid from Wolverhampton overcame injuries and a challenging season to claim golf's prestigious Wanamaker Trophy.
A youth baseball team in South Williamsport just won their district championship on the exact same date their coach won it three years ago with his older son. The victory lap with the championship banner recreated a moment from that special day.
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.
The University of Toledo Rockets punched their ticket to the MAC Championship game for the second year in a row with a confident 5-2 victory over Kent State. Junior pitcher Nate Langbehn delivered a career performance in his first start, keeping his team's championship dreams alive.
A Mississippi high school baseball team just claimed the state championship title, bringing home the trophy after an exciting victory. The Saltillo Tigers defeated Pearl River Central to capture the MHSAA 6A championship crown.
Indiana University is pushing forward with its outdoor national championship celebration despite freezing weather because it's the only chance for fans to see their championship team together. Many players leave Sunday for NFL Draft prep, making this Saturday's celebration a now-or-never moment.
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