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A former England youth player scored the goal that ended a 52-year World Cup drought for his ancestral homeland. Axel Tuanzebe's extra-time strike against Jamaica gives the Democratic Republic of Congo their first World Cup appearance in over five decades.
The Democratic Republic of the Congo secured their first World Cup appearance in over half a century with a dramatic 1-0 victory against Jamaica. Axel Tuanzebe's extra-time goal sends the nation to the 2026 tournament alongside nine other African teams.
Twenty-year-old Alysa Liu just made Olympic history by winning America's first individual women's skating gold in 24 years. Before her triumph in Milan, she brought her figure skating magic to a baseball diamond with an unforgettable first pitch.
Figure skater Ilia Malinin just made history with a backflip at the Olympics, and he's not done yet. The 19-year-old phenom might attempt the sport's most difficult jump ever this Friday.
Researchers finally figured out why the quadruple axel seemed impossible until Ilia Malinin mastered it at age 17. The answer? Jump higher than anyone thought necessary.
A 17-year-old from Virginia became the first person ever to land a quad axel in competition, a jump legendary coaches swore was physically impossible. Now Ilia Malinin is preparing to attempt something even more mind-blowing: a five-revolution jump that could redefine figure skating.
The Democratic Republic of Congo secured their first FIFA World Cup appearance in over half a century with a dramatic 1-0 victory against Jamaica. The win sends them to face Portugal, Colombia, and Uzbekistan in this summer's tournament.
The Democratic Republic of Congo gave its entire nation a day off to celebrate qualifying for the World Cup for the first time in over five decades. The announcement came hours after a dramatic extra-time victory sent millions into the streets in joy.
Over 110 million people in the Democratic Republic of Congo are holding their breath as their national team stands one victory away from reaching the World Cup for the first time in half a century. Tuesday's match against Jamaica could create the redemption story an entire generation has been waiting for.
After more than half a century of waiting, the Democratic Republic of Congo is heading back to the World Cup. An extra-time goal against Jamaica sealed their return to soccer's biggest stage.
A five-year-old and his parents turned a childhood toy into a world record, sending a rainbow slinky down 53 stairs. They nearly gave up when a storm rolled in, but persistence paid off.
The Democratic Republic of Congo is heading to the 2026 FIFA World Cup after defeating Jamaica 1-0 in a thrilling playoff match. It's their first World Cup appearance since 1974, ending more than five decades of waiting.
After a 52-year absence, the Democratic Republic of Congo is heading back to the World Cup following a 1-0 victory over Jamaica. The historic win marks the end of the longest World Cup drought for any African nation competing in 2026.
An extra-time goal sent DR Congo to the 2026 FIFA World Cup for the first time in over five decades, sparking celebrations in rain-soaked streets across Kinshasa. Bosnia and Herzegovina, Iraq, and four other nations also secured their spots in historic qualifying matches.
A 5-year-old convinced his parents to break a decade-old world record, and together they sent a slinky down 53 stairs. The Luchsinger family nearly doubled the previous record that had stood untouched since 2014.
Figure skating's "Quad God" Ilia Malinin captured his third straight World Championship gold in Prague, bouncing back strong just one month after a stunning collapse at the Milan Olympics. The 21-year-old's commanding victory wasn't flawless, but it proved he's already rebuilding the mental toughness he'll need for his next Olympic shot in 2030.
Japanese skaters claimed the top two spots in Olympic women's figure skating, with Ami Nakai scoring a career-best 78.71 points. The trio of Japanese competitors now positions the country for a potential podium sweep heading into Thursday's finals.
The 2026 Winter Olympics kick off Friday in Milan and Cortina d'Ampezzo with over 2,900 athletes ready to compete. Team USA is bringing an extraordinary lineup of champions, comeback stories, and history-makers who are set to captivate the world.
Eleven-year-old Kanon Amagai practices her spins at a Tokyo ice rink, one of thousands of Japanese children dreaming of becoming the next Yuzuru Hanyu. From zero medals to world powerhouse in just 30 years, Japan's figure skating success story shows how heroes inspire entire generations.
Fresh from the 2026 Winter Olympics, medal-winning figure skaters brought their championship routines to Portland's Veterans Memorial Coliseum. Stars like Alysa Liu and Ilia Malinin performed for thousands of fans on Sunday.
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