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Two-time Olympic gold medalist Brad Jacobs returned to the Canadian curling club where his journey began 30 years ago, dedicating both medals to his hometown. The emotional homecoming celebration recognized the small-city roots behind one of curling's greatest champions.
Brad Jacobs returned to the curling club where he started at age 10, now celebrating becoming the first men's skip to win two Olympic golds. His hometown of Sault Ste. Marie honored him by renaming the street where the club sits Team Jacobs Way.
Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Jacob Misiorowski just rewrote the record books, throwing the seven fastest pitches by any starting pitcher in nearly two decades. The 24-year-old struck out 11 Yankees in six scoreless innings while hitting 103.6 mph.
The Formula 1 movie starring Brad Pitt took home an Academy Award for Best Sound at Sunday's Oscars ceremony. The film featured real F1 paddock access during actual races in 2023 and 2024, with seven-time champion Lewis Hamilton serving as producer. #
Over 376,000 people have signed a petition to stop a massive data center from being built next to the Nashville Zoo, where it could harm 3,000 animals and strain the local power grid. Country star Brad Paisley is lending his voice to protect one of the world's top zoos.
First-time PGA Tour winner Jacob Bridgeman held his nerve at Riviera Country Club to claim the Genesis Invitational, surviving a thrilling final-round charge from Rory McIlroy. The American's emotional victory shows how perseverance pays off even when a seven-shot lead shrinks to just one.
Team Canada claimed men's curling gold at the Milan-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics, defeating Great Britain 9-6 in a thrilling final. Skip Brad Jacobs led his team back to the top of the podium for the first time since 2014.
Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Jacob Misiorowski shattered MLB's velocity record by throwing 57 pitches over 100 mph in a single game, striking out 12 batters in dominant fashion. The 24-year-old's blazing performance is part of an incredible season that's redefining what's possible on the mound.
At 38 years old and after battling through injuries, Texas Rangers ace Jacob deGrom reached 2,000 career strikeouts with a dominant performance that helped his team win. The pitcher who once faced Mark Teixeira for his first strikeout now stands among baseball's elite, proving setbacks don't have to mean the end of greatness.
Grammy-winning musician Jacob Collier walked onto the TED stage with an orchestra that had no idea what they were about to play. What happened next was pure musical magic, as he guided them through an iconic song created in real time.
A 22-year-old cricketer from Barbados became the youngest Englishman to score centuries in all three formats of international cricket, doing it in just six months. Jacob Bethell's stunning 105-run performance in Mumbai proved he's the real deal for England's future.
Uganda's Jacob Kiplimo reclaimed the half marathon world record with a stunning 57:20 run in Lisbon, months after his previous record was disqualified on a technicality. Running without pacemakers, the three-time world cross-country champion proved his speed was genuine and set a new mark for the sport.
Oakland Athletics shortstop Jacob Wilson just played his 111th straight errorless game, breaking a 24-year-old MLB record. The 24-year-old credits his father's "defense first" philosophy and daily pre-game groundball drills for the historic achievement.
Texas Rangers pitcher Jacob deGrom celebrated a career milestone in the sweetest way possible, earning his 100th career victory on the exact day his youngest son turned three. The two-time Cy Young Award winner struck out eight batters in a 2-1 win over the Cardinals, creating a memory that connects his professional achievement with the most important person in his life.
Jacob Thiem claimed his first UCI BMX Freestyle World Cup victory in front of his home crowd in Birmingham, Alabama. The historic win highlights American talent on the international action sports stage.
After missing the entire 2025 season with a hamstring injury, receiver Jacob Cowing announced his comeback with an electrifying 83-yard punt return touchdown in the 49ers' preseason win. The play could be the spark that saves his NFL career.
After helping the Crusaders win four championships, assistant coach Brad Mooar is stepping up to lead the Fijian Drua as head coach in 2027. His six-season journey with the New Zealand powerhouse earns him a well-deserved promotion to the top job.
After his record-breaking run was rejected on a technicality, Jacob Kiplimo returns to prove his speed is real. The Ugandan star races Sunday in Lisbon with fire in his heart and history in his sights.
Jacob Kiplimo just reclaimed the world half-marathon record he lost three years ago, proving persistence pays off. The Ugandan runner shaved 10 seconds off the previous mark in Portugal.
Ugandan runner Jacob Kiplimo just shattered the half marathon world record with an incredible 57:20 finish in Lisbon. After heartbreak from a disqualified record last year, he's finally claimed the title that's rightfully his.
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