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Washington Nationals shortstop CJ Abrams made history with two home runs against the Diamondbacks, breaking the franchise record for most homers by a shortstop in a single season. His red-hot streak of seven homers in seven games is powering the Nationals' push for a Wild Card playoff spot.
Wellington Phoenix captain CJ Bott is pregnant with her first child and stepping back from playing this season, but she's keeping her captain role and plans to return to professional soccer after giving birth. Her team is rallying around her as she becomes the first Phoenix player to experience pregnancy while under contract.
A 17-year-old Tasmanian pianist who captured hearts on ABC's The Piano is making his professional orchestra debut. CJ Jones will perform Bach with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra after his stunning TV performances went viral.
Golfer Wyndham Clark ended an 18-month victory drought with a spectacular 11-under 60 in the final round of the CJ Cup Byron Nelson. He nearly shot golf's rarest achievement—a 59—missing by inches on his final hole.
Pirates left fielder Jake Mangum and Phillies right fielder Adolis García both made stunning assists this week, throwing out baserunners with pinpoint accuracy that left fans amazed. These rare defensive gems remind us that baseball's most exciting moments aren't always home runs.
Cardinals outfielder Jordan Walker won the 2026 Home Run Derby with a stunning comeback, then used his moment in the spotlight to champion the next wave of Black athletes in baseball. The 24-year-old who once struggled with demotions is now leading a movement he hopes will bring more young Black kids to the game.
A boarding school in Ohio just received a $5 million birthday gift to massively expand its innovation center where students build everything from redesigned golf carts to medical supplies. The expansion will triple the makerspace where 400 students learn robotics, AI, and real-world entrepreneurship.
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A vibrant Alice in Wonderland mural painted for sick children in 1940 survived decades of abandonment and demolition. After 40 years of painstaking restoration, it's finally returning to public view.
Western Reserve Academy just received $5 million to build a cutting-edge makerspace where students will explore everything from robotics to sustainable food systems. The gift comes from a family of alumni who want to inspire bold thinking about education's future.
A South Carolina high school baseball team just made state championship history with their fifth consecutive title. Southside Christian's winning streak puts them in rare company among the state's elite programs.
Grace Taylor was 19 when doctors found aggressive thyroid cancer wrapped around her vocal cords and spreading to her skull. Three years later, she's running 26.2 miles to thank the team that saved her life.
Forty-six African penguin chicks are thriving after being rescued from devastating floods on Bird Island, chirping loudly and gaining weight under expert care. The rescue offers hope for one of the world's most endangered penguin species.
Nearly 80 years ago, author George Orwell shared six simple rules for clear writing that modern writers say transformed their work. His timeless advice focuses on cutting clutter and choosing clarity over complexity.
The Lehigh Mountain Hawks are dancing again. After defeating Boston University 74-60 in the Patriot League Championship, the team secured its first NCAA Tournament berth since its legendary 2012 upset of Duke.
Las Vegas Raiders star Maxx Crosby is embracing staying home after a blockbuster trade to Baltimore collapsed over medical concerns. The defensive end, recovering ahead of schedule from knee surgery, posted a defiant message declaring his commitment to the Silver and Black.
A 24-year-old who lost his sister to sickle cell disease just became the first Michigan patient cured by groundbreaking gene therapy. Chantez Sanford is heading back to college healthier than he's ever been.
New federal testing confirms what parents hoped to hear: infant formula sold in the U.S. is safe from dangerous contaminants. The FDA found reassuringly low levels of heavy metals and chemicals across every brand tested.
Milwaukee Horror Con is gathering at least 250 people dressed as Jason Voorhees to set a Guinness World Record this Sunday. The free event celebrates horror fandom and brings together thousands of fans for a weekend of community fun.
AI company Anthropic is launching a drug discovery program focused on diseases that big pharmaceutical companies typically ignore. The effort pairs hands-on research with new AI tools designed to help drugmakers accelerate treatment development.
The Toronto Rock staged a thrilling comeback to defeat the Halifax Thunderbirds 13-11 in Game 1 of the National Lacrosse League Finals. One more win on Sunday gives them their seventh championship and ends a 15-year drought.
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