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For the first time ever, a college sports bill has passed through committee, moving closer to protecting 500,000 college athletes across America. The bipartisan Protect College Sports Act cleared a major hurdle with a 19-9 vote, even as the nation's two wealthiest athletic conferences pushed back.
Mid Michigan College just wrapped its best winter sports season ever, with basketball teams reaching nationals and a bowler becoming the school's first All-American. The women's basketball team went undefeated in conference play while bowling's Paige Vallad and Evan Daly rewrote the record books.
A Kentucky college cheer team just made school history by claiming their first-ever national championship after staging an impressive comeback in the finals. Six graduating seniors led Georgetown College to victory at the UCA College Nationals in Orlando, proving years of dedication can pay off in spectacular fashion.
Anna Roessner shattered her conference record in her very first college meet, clocking 7.36 seconds in the 60-meter dash. The Hillsdale College freshman is already ranked first nationally in Division II and named Freshman of the Year.
After five years away from the national stage, The College of New Jersey's men's tennis team just punched their ticket back to the NCAA tournament with a thrilling comeback championship win. The Lions rallied from an 0-2 deficit to claim their first-ever conference title and end a drought that's been years in the making.
World number one Luke Littler stunned a Dublin crowd by winning six straight legs to beat Gerwyn Price after trailing 5-0 in the Premier League Darts final. The 17-year-old even waved goodbye to fans thinking he was beaten before staging one of the sport's greatest comebacks.
University of Pennsylvania senior Maya Urata sealed a thrilling 4-1 comeback victory over Cornell in her final home tennis match, rallying her team from a doubles deficit. The win marked a perfect storybook ending to her college career in University City.
Women's rugby is exploding across American colleges, with more than two dozen teams competing for a national title and just 10 programs away from becoming a full NCAA championship sport. From Olympic success to social media stars, the sport is riding a wave of momentum that could transform women's athletics.
Elena Rybakina fought back from 3-0 down in the final set to defeat world number one Aryna Sabalenka and claim her first Australian Open title. The thrilling comeback victory marks her second Grand Slam trophy and extends her dominance over the sport's top players.
Hannah Wittgren overcame four major surgeries and years of injury setbacks to earn a college softball spot and a prestigious comeback scholarship. The Eastern Hancock senior maintained a perfect 4.0 GPA while battling nerve damage, torn meniscus, and ACL tears throughout high school.
World Rugby just unveiled an ambitious six-year plan to inject over $1 billion into the sport, with a special focus on growing women's rugby and expanding into the massive U.S. market. The strategy leads up to the 2031 Men's Rugby World Cup in America and promises to transform how the sport invests in players, competitions, and communities worldwide.
New Zealand's tennis team pulled off an epic Davis Cup comeback, fighting back from 2-0 down to defeat Bosnia and Herzegovina 3-2 in Whangārei. Two young players starred in the deciding matches, booking their country a shot at the sport's elite tier.
Freshman Braylon Mullins sank a deep three-pointer with seconds left to complete UConn's stunning 19-point comeback against Duke and send the Huskies to their third straight Final Four. The dramatic victory keeps alive the program's championship dreams after winning two titles in three years.
A Boston nonprofit has spent 15 years connecting children facing serious illness and disability with college sports teams, creating life-changing friendships. More than 4,500 kids have joined teams as official members, attending practices and building confidence alongside 112,500 student athletes.
Ghana's Sports Minister is putting his money where his mouth is, pledging two months of salary to jumpstart a new national sports fund. His challenge to other officials: if we want athletes and businesses to invest, leaders must show the way.
When Quinnipiac University cut its women's rugby program to club status, Olympic medalist Ilona Maher spoke up for the athletes losing scholarships and their futures. Her powerful response is shining a light on what really matters in college sports.
Michigan's Yaxel Lendeborg turned down a likely first-round NBA draft pick to return to college basketball, and it's paying off spectacularly. The 23-year-old just led the Wolverines to their 34th win with a dominant 23-point, 12-rebound performance against Alabama.
Geneva High School's Ella Haeseler just wrapped up her senior track season and is heading to Cleveland State University to keep throwing. She's carrying on a family tradition that stretches back over a century.
A small Indiana college's tennis team just won their first-ever national tournament match, with freshman Marin Kawano clinching the dramatic 4-3 victory. The Leafs are making history one match at a time.
A college baseball player's memorable miscue turned a routine fly ball into a two-run homer when the ball bounced off his head and over the fence. The play echoes a famous 1988 moment, proving that even athletes' toughest days can bring smiles.
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