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Lehman Wins First Basketball Title in 20 Years
Sports•10h ago

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.

Google News - Championship Win•2 min read
Dodge County Girls Hockey Reaches 4th Straight Section Final
Sports•Feb 8

Dodge County Girls Hockey Reaches 4th Straight Section Final

A Minnesota high school girls hockey team just punched their ticket to the championship game for the fourth year running. The Dodge County Wildcats dominated their semifinal 15-0 and now face a rematch of last year's title game.

Google News - Championship Win•2 min read
Celebration Storm Wins First District Title in Shootout
Sports•Jan 29

Celebration Storm Wins First District Title in Shootout

The Celebration Storm girls soccer team captured their first-ever District 7A-7 championship Tuesday night, defeating rival Harmony 4-2 in a dramatic penalty kick shootout. Goalkeeper Allyson Witt became the hero with two crucial saves after the teams battled to a 1-1 tie.

Google: championship win celebration•2 min read
4 Championship Coaches Unite for HBCU Legacy Bowl
Sports•Jan 27

4 Championship Coaches Unite for HBCU Legacy Bowl

Four championship-winning coaches will lead the 2026 HBCU Legacy Bowl in New Orleans, including two who just faced off in a thrilling 40-38 championship game. The all-star event showcases top Black college football talent for NFL scouts while celebrating a resurgence in HBCU football excellence.

Google: championship win celebration•2 min read
Patriots Reach Super Bowl 60 After 4-Win Season Comeback
Sports•Jan 27

Patriots Reach Super Bowl 60 After 4-Win Season Comeback

The New England Patriots went from back-to-back 4-win seasons to punching their ticket to Super Bowl 60, sending a locker room full of long-waiting veterans into emotional celebrations. For many players on the roster, this isn't just a championship game—it's the culmination of careers spent chasing a dream that seemed impossible just months ago.

Google News - Sports•3 min read
Sam Darnold Reaches Super Bowl After 8-Year Journey
Sports•Jan 26

Sam Darnold Reaches Super Bowl After 8-Year Journey

After being traded away by the Jets and bouncing through four teams, quarterback Sam Darnold is heading to Super Bowl LX with the Seattle Seahawks. He's the first quarterback from the star-studded 2018 draft class to reach the championship game.

Fox News Latest Headlines (all sections)•2 min read
Sam Darnold Leads Seahawks to Super Bowl After Career Comeback
Sports•Jan 26

Sam Darnold Leads Seahawks to Super Bowl After Career Comeback

Five years after his NFL career seemed finished, quarterback Sam Darnold threw for 346 yards and three touchdowns to lead the Seattle Seahawks to the Super Bowl. The former third overall pick who was written off as a bust silenced doubters with a commanding performance in the NFC Championship Game.

Sky Sports•2 min read
Seahawks Return to Super Bowl After 12-Year Wait
Sports•Jan 26

Seahawks Return to Super Bowl After 12-Year Wait

The Seattle Seahawks are heading back to the Super Bowl for the first time since 2014, defeating the Los Angeles Rams 31-27 in a thrilling NFC Championship Game. Sam Darnold led his team to victory in front of the roaring "12th Man" crowd, setting up a rematch with the Patriots.

Fox News Latest Headlines (all sections)•2 min read
Patriots Wear T-Strong Shirts for Coach Battling Cancer
Community Heroes•Jan 25

Patriots Wear T-Strong Shirts for Coach Battling Cancer

The New England Patriots are honoring their defensive coordinator Terrell Williams with "T-Strong" shirts as he fights prostate cancer. Despite his absence, the team has rallied to the AFC championship game while keeping him close to their hearts.

Yahoo Sports•3 min read
Patriots Go 14-3 After Back-to-Back 4-13 Seasons
Sports•Jan 24

Patriots Go 14-3 After Back-to-Back 4-13 Seasons

The New England Patriots are heading to the AFC Championship Game just one year after finishing 4-13, marking one of the biggest turnarounds in NFL history. With new coach Mike Vrabel at the helm, they're now favorites to reach their first Super Bowl since Tom Brady left.

Fox News Sports•2 min read
Backup QB Gets His Shot Two Years After Last NFL Pass
Community Heroes•Jan 22

Backup QB Gets His Shot Two Years After Last NFL Pass

Jarrett Stidham hasn't thrown an NFL pass in two years, but this weekend he'll start in a championship game that could send him to the Super Bowl. His unlikely journey proves that staying ready can change everything.

BBC Sport•2 min read
Father-In-Law Gets Dream Ticket to Indiana's Title Win
Sports•Jan 21

Father-In-Law Gets Dream Ticket to Indiana's Title Win

A Castle High School athletic director faced an impossible choice when he won two tickets to Indiana's national championship game. His decision to take his father-in-law, a 1970 IU grad who never thought he'd see this day, made a lifetime dream come true.

Google News - Championship Win•2 min read
Indiana Wins First National Title on Gutsy 4th Down Call
Sports•Jan 20

Indiana Wins First National Title on Gutsy 4th Down Call

First-year coach Curt Cignetti waved off his field goal team with nine minutes left in the championship game, trusting his players to go for it on fourth down. That bold call led to a stunning touchdown that helped Indiana claim its first-ever national championship with a 27-21 victory over Miami.

Google News - Championship Win•3 min read
Patriots Fans Pack Bars as Team Reaches AFC Championship
Sports•Jan 20

Patriots Fans Pack Bars as Team Reaches AFC Championship

New England Patriots fans filled local sports bars to celebrate their team's playoff victory over the Houston Texans. The win sends the Patriots to the AFC Championship game in Denver on January 25.

Google: championship win celebration•2 min read
Indiana Fans Camp in Freezing Cold for Championship Game
Acts of Kindness•Jan 19

Indiana Fans Camp in Freezing Cold for Championship Game

Indiana University football fans pitched tents and slept outside Bloomington bars in 16-degree weather just to watch their team's first-ever national championship game. The scene marks an incredible transformation for a school that was strictly basketball country just two years ago.

Google News - Sports•2 min read
Heisman Winner Returns Home: Miami Rallies for QB Mendoza
Community Heroes•Jan 19

Heisman Winner Returns Home: Miami Rallies for QB Mendoza

Fernando Mendoza V leads Indiana to the national championship game in his hometown of Miami, where 100+ family members gathered to cheer him on. The Heisman Trophy winner's journey from Miami high school star to college football's biggest stage has united a city that claims him as its own.

ESPN•3 min read
Miami Coach Mario Cristobal Leads Canes to Title Game
Sports•Jan 19

Miami Coach Mario Cristobal Leads Canes to Title Game

Mario Cristobal, who grew up 4 miles from Miami's campus sneaking into practices as a kid, now coaches the Hurricanes in Monday's national championship game. The Cuban-American immigrant's son turned a struggling program into a title contender in just three years.

ESPN•2 min read
Rams Rookie Kicks Game-Winner in Epic Overtime Thriller
Sports•Jan 19

Rams Rookie Kicks Game-Winner in Epic Overtime Thriller

In one of the most dramatic playoff games in recent memory, the Los Angeles Rams survived three Caleb Williams interceptions and a miraculous touchdown to beat the Chicago Bears 20-17 in overtime. Rookie kicker Harrison Mevis sealed the victory, sending the Rams to the NFC Championship Game against Seattle.

Fox News Latest Headlines (all sections)•2 min read
Green Day Opens Super Bowl 60 in Their Bay Area Hometown
Sports•Jan 19

Green Day Opens Super Bowl 60 in Their Bay Area Hometown

The East Bay punk legends will kick off the NFL's 60th championship game at Santa Clara's Levi's Stadium with a celebration honoring football's greatest players. It's a full-circle moment for the hometown heroes playing one of sports' biggest stages just miles from where they started.

Google News - Entertainment•2 min read
Patriots One Win From Super Bowl With Drake Maye Leading
Sports•Jan 19

Patriots One Win From Super Bowl With Drake Maye Leading

The New England Patriots are heading to their first AFC Championship game since the Tom Brady era after beating Houston 28-16. First-year coach Mike Vrabel and second-year quarterback Drake Maye have sparked hope for a new dynasty in New England.

Sky Sports•2 min read

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