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Tuesday night at the UFC APEX in Las Vegas became a dream come true for five fighters who each earned their way into the UFC after impressive victories. Dana White was so blown away by the Week 4 performances on his Contender Series that he handed out contracts to every single winner.
Chicago White Sox legend Ozzie Guillén broke down in tears when he learned live on air that the team would retire his number 13, making him the first manager in franchise history to receive the honor. The 2005 World Series-winning skipper had no idea the announcement was coming during the team's home opener Friday.
New Zealand's women's cricket team pulled off their highest home run chase in T20 history, with captain Sophie Devine's unbeaten 54 leading them to a series advantage over South Africa. The thrilling six-wicket win at Eden Park gives the White Ferns a chance to seal the five-match series this Sunday.
Legendary stuntman Travis Pastrana will attempt a dirt bike backflip on the White House South Lawn this Saturday during UFC Freedom 250. What started as a wild pitch became reality when UFC chief Dana White brought the idea to President Trump.
New Zealand's Maddy Green battled through severe leg cramps to score an unbeaten 141 runs, leading the White Ferns to a thrilling 66-run victory over South Africa in Wellington. The win secured New Zealand's fourth consecutive home series victory in women's cricket.
Sophie Devine scored 64 runs in her 150th match for New Zealand, leading the White Ferns to their biggest home chase ever and clinching the series against South Africa. The veteran player turned two dropped catches into a match-winning performance in front of her home crowd.
The Los Angeles Dodgers honored their historic back-to-back World Series victories at the White House Thursday, becoming the first team to win consecutive championships in 25 years. The team is already setting their sights on an even bigger goal: a three-peat.
Edgar Quero ended a personal slump in the best way possible, hitting a walk-off home run to give the White Sox their first series win over the Cubs since 2022. The victory pushed Chicago two games over .500 for the first time in nearly four years.
Just one year after baseball's worst record, the Chicago White Sox are now playoff contenders in what could become the fourth-greatest two-year turnaround in MLB history. Young players, smart coaching changes, and one brilliant signing are proving doubters wrong.
Chicago White Sox rookie Braden Montgomery became just the fifth player in baseball history to hit a walk-off home run in his major league debut. The 23-year-old's incredible moment is part of a larger turnaround story for a team that went from worst in baseball to playoff contenders in just two years.
The Atlantic's largest tracked male great white shark just completed a year-long, thousands-of-miles journey that could unlock secrets about how these mysterious ocean giants reproduce. Scientists are watching closely as "Contender" returns to warm Florida waters at exactly the right time for mating season.
Inter Milan pulled off a stunning comeback, overturning a two-goal deficit to beat Como 4-3 and move nine points clear at the top of Italy's Serie A. The thrilling victory puts the Milanese club within touching distance of their second consecutive championship.
French animator Émilie Tronche's "Samuel" distills the emotional whirlwind of being 10 years old into 21 bite-sized episodes that feel like flipping through a real kid's diary. The minimalist black-and-white series is earning praise for its honest portrayal of growing pains without any sugar-coating.
Polish midfielder Piotr Zielinski scored a dramatic 90th-minute winner as Inter Milan defeated Juventus 3-2, extending their lead at the top of Italy's Serie A to eight points. The thrilling Valentine's Day match showcased resilience and determination despite playing against 10 men for most of the second half.
Nigeria's Maduka Okoye earned a spot in Serie A's elite Team of the Week after helping Udinese shut out AC Milan 3-0. The 25-year-old goalkeeper is building momentum with three straight clean sheets and reigniting his national team dreams.
The first American pope just received a special gift from his hometown baseball team. Former Chicago White Sox star Paul Konerko signed a jersey for Pope Leo XIV, a lifelong fan who grew up on Chicago's South Side.
Down to their final outs and limited to just two hits, the Chicago White Sox staged a dramatic ninth-inning comeback to defeat the Seattle Mariners 2-1. The scrappy rally showcased the team's never-quit spirit as they continue building momentum above .500. ##
The 1983 Chicago White Sox return to celebrate a championship that sparked a decades-long friendship stronger than the team itself. Over 20 members of the "Winning Ugly" crew will gather Saturday, proving some bonds outlast even baseball glory.
San Francisco 49ers player Keion White underwent successful surgery after being shot in the ankle early Monday and says nothing will stop him from "spreading peace and joy to the world." His positive attitude and determination to make the most of his recovery are inspiring fans and teammates alike.
Carson Hocevar just drove a small NASCAR team into the history books. The young driver secured Spire Motorsports' first full-length Cup Series victory at Talladega, proving underdogs can become contenders.
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