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World No. 2 squash player Nour al-Sherbini dominated her quarterfinal match at the 2026 El Gouna International Squash Open, defeating Malaysia's world No. 6 in straight games. The Egyptian athlete is now one match away from the finals on home soil.
A 17-year-old who was sitting exams just months ago will represent Great Britain in the Billie Jean King Cup this week. Mika Stojsavljevic proves you can chase world-class dreams without putting education on hold.
After losing her England contract, Emma Sing turned to sports psychology and fought her way back to become a World Cup champion. Now she's encouraging athletes everywhere to ask for help when they need it.
Two California high school seniors just proved that personal bests are made to be beaten. At recent track meets, they shattered their own school records in incredible displays of determination.
A unique sailing competition welcomes everyone from legends to first-timers, proving the most exciting ocean racing class thrives on community over competition. The Trin'40 race in France celebrates what makes Class 40 sailing special: world-class athletes and passionate amateurs racing side by side.
Australian Paralympic champion Benny Hance just smashed two world records at the Australian Open Championships, proving that dedication and joy create unstoppable momentum. The 25-year-old swimmer is rewriting the record books for intellectually impaired athletes.
College football just celebrated 20 years of academic excellence with a record-breaking 2,596 student-athletes earning top honors for their classroom performance. Six Temple University Owls made the prestigious list by maintaining stellar GPAs throughout their college careers.
World Cup champions Rosie Galligan and Marlie Packer are celebrating a new kind of victory as they prepare to welcome their baby this October. The engaged couple joins a growing wave of England rugby players balancing elite sports careers with motherhood.
Major League Wrestling's women's division is experiencing explosive growth, adding top talent and selling out shows nationwide. Star wrestler Scarlett Bordeaux says she's having more fun than ever as the roster expands with champions and rising stars.
Olympic 400-meter champion Quincy Hall is trading morning track workouts for visits to the horse racing track, buying into his first Thoroughbred racehorses. The 27-year-old athlete sees striking similarities between his gold medal triumph and the competitive spirit he's looking for in his new racing partners.
Scientists discovered a new glassfrog in Ecuador and named it after Neisi Dajomes, the country's first female Olympic gold medalist. The discovery hints at an entire "lost world" of unknown amphibian species waiting to be found.
Three Alaskan athletes who won medals at the 2026 Winter Olympics are competing for Alaska's top adult athlete award. The historic podium sweep includes gold, silver, and bronze medalists across Olympic and Paralympic events.
England rugby champions Marlie Packer and Rosie Galligan are adding a new teammate to their family. The engaged couple, who won the 2023 Women's Rugby World Cup together, announced they're expecting a baby this October.
The most decorated Paralympic nordic ski team in the world just became part of U.S. Ski & Snowboard, bringing champion athletes like Oksana Masters into a unified program. Fresh off winning 10 gold medals at the 2026 Milano Cortina Games, the team's integration marks a major step forward for Paralympic sport.
A Connecticut father of three is defying the odds after a severe allergic reaction left him in a coma for five days. Bobby Nims is now back in training and planning his return to competitive racing.
England rugby star Ellie Kildunne is opening up about the emotional challenges that followed her World Cup triumph and how she's rediscovering her passion for the game. Her honest words are helping athletes everywhere understand that it's normal to feel lost after reaching a peak.
A 15-year-old cricket sensation fearlessly took on one of the world's top bowlers and won, smashing two sixes in a stunning display that's captivating India. Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's performance shows the next generation of cricket talent is already here.
The University of Michigan is throwing a campus-wide celebration for its 2026 men's basketball national champions, complete with a parade and ticketed arena event. All proceeds support student athletes through the Champions Circle.
The Michigan Wolverines captured their first men's basketball national championship in 36 years with a 69-63 victory over UConn. This Saturday, fans will celebrate with a parade through Ann Arbor and a ticketed arena event benefiting student athletes.
Steven Tucker entered his first snooker tournament just to fill an empty spot. Four wins later, the 71-year-old walked away with Bermuda's prestigious Tony DeSilva Memorial Cup, defeating the favorite on Easter Sunday.
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