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Britain's Lone'er Kavanagh just pulled off one of the biggest upsets in UFC history, defeating former flyweight champion Brandon Moreno with only three weeks to prepare. The unranked 26-year-old proved that heart and determination can overcome the odds, even in front of a hostile crowd.
Olympic champion Keely Hodgkinson just smashed a 23-year-old indoor record and believes she can break athletics' longest-standing world record this year. After battling back from injury, the 23-year-old British runner is closer than ever to rewriting history.
Jack Draper, Britain's top-ranked tennis player, is working with legendary coach Jamie Delgado to chase his first Grand Slam title. The 24-year-old has already beaten top players and reached a career-high ranking of world No. 4.
British skier Zoe Atkin just made Olympic history by winning halfpipe bronze at the Milan-Cortina Games, becoming only the second Brit to medal on skis. The first? Her big sister Izzy, who won bronze eight years ago and inspired Zoe's journey to the podium.
British athletes Matt Weston and Tabby Stoecker couldn't believe their eyes after achieving historic victories at the 2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics. Their stunning performances mark a breakthrough moment for Team GB on the ice. --- ##
Britain made history at the 2026 Winter Olympics with two gold medals in a single day, including Matt Weston becoming the nation's first double medal winner at one Winter Games. The skeleton champion teamed up with Tabby Stoecker to claim mixed team gold in a thrilling comeback victory.
Charlotte Bankes and Huw Nightingale just made Winter Olympics history by winning Great Britain's first-ever gold medal in mixed team snowboard cross. The duo brought home the gold with one clear goal in mind: nothing less than first place.
British skeleton racers Matt Weston and Marcus Wyatt are heading into the Milano-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics with their sights set on multiple medals. Team GB arrived with higher medal hopes than ever, aiming to surpass their previous five-medal achievements from 2014 and 2018.
British snowboarder Mia Brookes shook off a failed first run to qualify for the women's big air final at the 2026 Winter Olympics. The 19-year-old's comeback shows the mental toughness that makes champions.
Britain's 19-year-old snowboarding prodigy Mia Brookes secured her spot in the Olympic big air final, putting herself one performance away from becoming Britain's youngest Winter Olympic medalist in 78 years. Despite a shaky first run, the world champion stayed cool and landed what she needed to qualify third.
British tennis star Emma Raducanu fought through a grueling three-hour match to reach her first final in over four years, breaking a losing streak that had shadowed her career since her historic Grand Slam victory. Fellow Brit Katie Boulter also advanced to a final, marking the first time two British women will compete in tour-level finals on the same day.
British tennis star Jack Draper made a triumphant comeback from injury, delivering a commanding victory that put Great Britain ahead of Norway in Davis Cup qualifying. After months away from competition, the young athlete showed he's back in championship form.
Zoe Atkin turned her biggest fear into her greatest strength, becoming a world champion in ski halfpipe while studying how the brain processes fear at Stanford. Now she's leading Team GB into the Winter Olympics with a medal-worthy mindset.
Britain's medal-favorite skeleton team designed cutting-edge safety helmets for the Winter Olympics, but officials say the innovative gear breaks shape rules. The team's fighting back because the helmets are proven safer than anything else on the track.
British tennis star Emma Raducanu pulled off a stunning comeback at the Transylvania Open, battling back from five games down to win her match in straight sets. The victory marks a remarkable turnaround for the player competing in her heritage homeland of Romania.
Britain is sending its largest ever Winter Olympics team to Milan-Cortina 2026 with world champions and rising stars poised to make history. The squad could shatter the country's five-medal record across multiple sports.
Scottish freestyle skier Kirsty Muir claimed her first X Games gold in slopestyle just weeks before the Winter Olympics, marking a triumphant return after missing a year due to knee and shoulder surgeries. The 21-year-old dominated the competition in Aspen with a near-perfect first run.
British tennis player Francesca Jones reached No. 69 in the world rankings—the highest of her career—despite being born with three fingers per hand and only seven toes total. Her journey represents one of the most underappreciated achievements in British sport.
Francesca Jones was ready to walk away from tennis a year ago. Now the 25-year-old is ranked No. 69 and playing her first Grand Slam based on her own ranking.
British tennis star Emma Raducanu shook off a shaky start to dominate her Australian Open first round match, winning 6-4, 6-1. The victory marks a turning point after a challenging season plagued by injuries and limited match time.