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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.
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.
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.
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'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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
A Wisconsin high school dance team just claimed a national championship they didn't see coming. Little Chute High School's squad beat teams from across the country to become the 2026 NDA National Kick Champions.
The Michigan Wolverines women's swimming team ended a seven-year championship drought with record-breaking performances that secured their first Big Ten title since 2018. Senior athletes who began their careers with heartbreaking losses finally got their championship moment.
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A South African cricket coach built the league's most successful team using a simple campfire ritual and lessons about patience. His leadership wisdom is now inspiring business leaders across the Eastern Cape.
After years of trying, Ithaca College's men's swim and dive team finally broke through to win their first Liberty League Championship, while the women extended their winning streak to six straight titles. Five program records fell in a single historic meet that had the whole natatorium celebrating. #
Braden River High School's girls weightlifting team just made history, claiming their first-ever state championship. The squad of seniors started together as freshmen, turning four years of hard work into their school's newest trophy.
England's Harry Brook scored a brilliant century under immense pressure to secure his team's spot in the T20 World Cup semi-finals with a thrilling two-wicket win over Pakistan. The young batsman delivered when it mattered most, keeping England's championship dreams alive.
Eight talented Para alpine skiers are heading to Italy next month to represent Canada at the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Paralympics. Among them are two three-time Paralympians who've already claimed world championship titles this season.
The University of Montevallo men's swim team captured their first-ever conference championship just days after the school recommended eliminating their program. Their historic victory came as both the swim and dive programs fight for survival.
When a soccer ball struck a seagull mid-flight during a championship match in Istanbul, team captain Gani Catan stopped everything to save its life. His two minutes of chest compressions brought the bird back, proving some moments matter more than any trophy.
The Sacramento Kings finally broke free from their nightmare season Monday night, snapping a franchise-record 16-game losing streak with a 123-114 victory over Memphis. After nearly six weeks without a win, the team celebrated like they'd won the championship.
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