African Soccer Prize Money Doubles for Top Clubs
African soccer just got a major boost. Winners of the continent's biggest club tournaments will now take home double the prize money, with top prizes jumping to $6 million.
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FC Cincinnati Crushes Record with 13-0 Soccer Victory
FC Cincinnati just made soccer history with a jaw-dropping 13-0 aggregate win in the CONCACAF Champions Cup, the largest margin of victory the tournament has ever seen. The dominant performance propels the hometown team into an exciting showdown with Mexican powerhouse Tigres UANL.
St. Louis Catholic Wins 14th Soccer State Championship
After nine years of waiting, St. Louis Catholic's boys soccer team claimed their 14th state championship with a 1-0 victory over defending champions University Lab. Junior Will Flavin scored the winning goal and earned most outstanding player honors in the dramatic Thursday night showdown.
Lehman Wins First Basketball Title in 20 Years
After two decades of waiting, Lehman College's men's basketball team dominated their championship game 101-56, earning their first conference title since 2004. The Lightning's 15-game winning streak carried them to the NCAA Division III tournament.
Highland Wrestling Wins First State Title With 3 Champs
A Colorado high school wrestling team made history by clinching their first-ever state championship, powered by three individual champions who rallied around one simple motto. The Highland Huskies scored 111 points to edge out their closest competitor by just 5.5 points in a nail-biting finish.
India Posts Record 256 in T20 World Cup Win Over Zimbabwe
India thrilled a packed Chennai stadium with an explosive batting display, smashing 256 runs to secure a commanding 72-run victory over Zimbabwe in the T20 World Cup. The defending champions showed why they're the team to beat with a performance that had fans roaring from start to finish.
Texas High School Girls Win Back-to-Back State Title
The Live Oak Falcons just claimed their second consecutive TAPPS 3A state basketball championship with a thrilling 56-48 victory. Two standout players delivered clutch performances when their team needed it most.
Penn State Behrend Wins First-Ever SUNYAC Championship
Penn State Behrend's men's swimming and diving team captured their first State University of New York Athletic Conference championship, defeating the defending champions by 117 points. Sophomore Isaac Stoeckle set a team record and earned Outstanding Swimmer of the Meet honors.
Atalanta Saves Italian Football With Epic Comeback Win
After trailing 2-0, Italy's Atalanta scored three goals and a last-second penalty to become their nation's only Champions League survivor. With Inter Milan and Juventus eliminated, the small club prevented Italy's first knockout absence in 37 years.
Real Madrid Defeats Racism With Champions League Win
Real Madrid advanced to the Champions League last 16 after racial abuse allegations against their star player sparked worldwide support. The victory became a powerful statement against discrimination in football.
Charley Hull Eyes First Major After Reaching World No. 3
English golfer Charley Hull has climbed to world No. 3, the highest ranking ever achieved by an Englishwoman in the sport's 20-year history. After a season of near misses and recent wins, she's ready to capture her first major championship in 2026.
Rice Swim Team Wins Conference Title by 154 Points
Rice University's swim and dive team didn't just defend their conference championship. They dominated it with a 154-point victory that showed this winning program is here to stay.
TCU Women Win Back-to-Back Big 12 Championships
The TCU Horned Frogs women's basketball team just clinched their second consecutive Big 12 championship, becoming only the fourth program in conference history to repeat as regular season champions. From last place three years ago to back-to-back titles, this is one of college basketball's most remarkable turnarounds.
SDSU Women's Team Wins 17th Conference Game for Title
The San Diego State women's basketball team rallied from 11 points down to beat Boise State 66-64 and clinch their conference championship. Three players hit double digits in a dramatic comeback that secured a program record.
Hull Names Iconic Cream Phone Boxes After Local Heroes
A UK city is celebrating 90 years of its famous cream phone boxes by dedicating nine of them to everyday community champions. Two sporting brothers kicked off the search that's already bringing their hometown together.
NJ Swim Team Sheds Underdog Label, Wins State Title
Bridgewater-Raritan's girls swim team entered the playoffs as a three seed that nobody expected to win. They just captured their first state championship in seven years with a dominant performance that proved they belonged at the top all along.
Atalanta Saves Italian Football With Stunning Comeback
After Italy's top clubs crashed out of Champions League, underdog Atalanta erased a two-goal deficit in the final minutes to keep Italian football's 37-year streak alive. The dramatic last-second penalty sealed one of the competition's most inspiring comebacks.
Norway Wins Olympics by Making Youth Sports Fun, Not Cutthroat
Norway just won the 2026 Winter Olympics with 41 medals while doing something radical: banning scorekeeping for kids under 12. Their "fun first" approach to youth sports proves you don't need ruthless competition to create champions.
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South Africa Fast-Tracks Teenage Rugby Stars to Elite Squad
Two teenage rugby players, just 18 and 19 years old, have been called up to train with South Africa's world champion Springboks. Coach Rassie Erasmus is building a bridge between today's champions and tomorrow's stars.
Arctic Town's Soccer Team Stuns Europe's Elite Giants
A club from a town of 40,000 above the Arctic Circle just knocked out one of soccer's most legendary teams in their first Champions League season. Bodo/Glimt's journey from Norway's second division to giant-slayers proves small towns can compete at the highest level.
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