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Former UFC fighter Ben Askren is stepping back onto the wrestling mat just over a year after a double lung transplant nearly took his life. The inspiring comeback matches him against Belal Muhammad on July 18 in Milwaukee.
England cricket captain Ben Stokes is on the mend after successful surgery to repair an eye injury from a cricket ball strike. The 34-year-old all-rounder is expected to return to play for Durham before England's summer Test series begins in June.
England's new manager Thomas Tuchel is bringing defender Ben White back into the national team fold after the player stepped away under previous leadership. The recall ahead of friendlies against Uruguay and Japan signals a fresh start for both player and country.
Despite a dislocated shoulder, 26-year-old snowboarder Ben Tudhope claimed silver and bronze medals at the Milano-Cortina Winter Paralympics. His determination made him Australia's joint third most successful Winter Paralympian ever.
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.
American tennis star Ben Shelton captured his first grass court title at the Stuttgart Open, defeating fellow American Taylor Fritz in a thrilling all-USA final. The 23-year-old's victory marks his third tournament win this season and his sixth career title.
Underdog Port Vale knocked Premier League-chasing Sunderland out of the FA Cup with a stunning 1-0 victory sealed by Ben Waine's brilliant header. The goal celebration—a tribute to Alan Shearer's iconic arm raise—has football fans smiling across the country.
Four-time Olympic gold medalist Sir Ben Ainslie is swapping sails for sneakers, tackling his first marathon in London to support young people in STEM education. The 49-year-old British sailing icon proves it's never too late to chase a new dream.
American cross-country skier Ben Ogden claimed Olympic silver in Italy, becoming the first U.S. man to medal in the sport since 1976. His stunning performance has teammates and coaches calling it the day that changed American cross-country skiing forever.
Ben Gannon-Doak wasn't even born when Scotland last played at a World Cup, but the 20-year-old winger became the heart and soul of their first tournament win in 36 years. His electric performance against Haiti showed why this young star represents Scotland's bright future.
Oakland pitcher Ben Green delivered a career-best performance with nine strikeouts to lead the Golden Grizzlies to a dominant 10-2 victory in the opening game of the Horizon League Baseball Championship. The win sends Oakland to face top-seeded Wright State in Thursday's next round.
College golfer Ben James is one tournament away from earning a spot on the PGA TOUR at just 21 years old. The Virginia senior leads the race heading into this weekend's NCAA Championship in California.
Death Cab for Cutie frontman Ben Gibbard has discovered that pushing his body through running directly fuels his songwriting genius. For two decades, the musician has used distance running to sharpen his creative edge and overcome mental blocks.
Former Senator Ben Sasse was given months to live after a stage 4 pancreatic cancer diagnosis, but an experimental pill has shrunk his tumors by 76% and nearly eliminated his pain. The breakthrough drug could double survival time for patients with this deadly disease.
Fresh from winning two silver medals at the 2026 Winter Olympics, Vermont native Ben Ogden is headlining a community fundraiser to support the next generation of mountain athletes. He'll ski alongside locals and meet fans at Bromley Mountain on April 12th.
Rising American tennis star Ben Shelton fought back from three match points to defeat top seed Taylor Fritz in a thrilling three-set final at the Dallas Open. The 23-year-old remains undefeated in ATP finals, improving to 4-0 in championship matches.
After nearly 12 years without a victory, 50-year-old golfer Ben Crane captured his first PGA TOUR Champions title alongside partner Darren Clarke at the American Family Insurance Championship. The emotional win ended a winless streak stretching back 4,382 days to 2014.
Former college basketball player Ben Bishop transformed his height and love of classic action movies into a thriving pro wrestling career. Seven years after attending his first independent show, he's become one of the most entertaining performers on the circuit.
The founding father's approach to aging well has nothing to do with diet or exercise. Modern psychology now confirms his 275-year-old secret: staying useful beats any anti-aging cure.
A freezing climber curled up in snow on Britain's highest peak got a second chance at life when Royal Marines on a training exercise spotted him through a whiteout blizzard. The dramatic rescue unfolded at 4,413 feet in conditions so brutal that searchers say he had minutes left.
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