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Austin's professional volleyball team punched their ticket to the championship finals with a dramatic 15-8 victory in a winner-take-all "Golden Set" against Atlanta. The defending champions will face either Houston or Salt Lake City in Long Beach for the LOVB title.
Reigning champions Hull KR shook off early season struggles with a dominant nine-try performance, proving last year's treble win was no fluke. The crushing victory over St Helens shows the defending champions are ready to fight for their title.
Soccer superstar Kylian Mbappé proved his knee injury is behind him, scoring a brilliant goal to lead France past Brazil in a World Cup warm-up match. The victory at Gillette Stadium showed the defending champions are ready for this summer's tournament.
Taiwan held defending champions China scoreless for over 90 minutes in a stunning defensive performance before falling 2-0 in extra time. The underdog team earned global respect at the Women's Asian Cup in Perth.
India just made cricket history with the highest score ever in a T20 World Cup final, crushing their own previous record by 79 runs. The defending champions lit up the scoreboard with 255 runs against New Zealand, proving why they're a force to be reckoned with.
Former Super Eagles captain Ahmed Musa reminded fans why he's a legend, scoring the winner for Kano Pillars while defending champions Rangers dominated in a weekend packed with goals. Nigeria's top football league delivered thrilling action that has fans buzzing across the country.
Shohei Ohtani smashed his second home run in as many games as Japan rallied from three runs down to edge South Korea 8-6 at the World Baseball Classic in Tokyo. The nail-biting comeback victory brought the defending champions closer together and kept their perfect record intact.
Shohei Ohtani crushed a second-inning grand slam to launch Japan's 13-0 victory over Taiwan in the 2026 World Baseball Classic opener. The defending champions are off to a commanding start as they chase back-to-back world titles.
Defending champions India clinched their spot in the T20 World Cup final after an edge-of-your-seat victory over England. The thrilling seven-run win proves that sometimes the best stories are written under pressure.
Defending champions India defeated England by seven runs in a nail-biting semifinal that saw a record-breaking 499 runs scored between both teams. The co-hosts will now face New Zealand on Sunday for their third T20 World Cup title.
After falling short in last year's semifinals, Pine Creek High School's ice hockey team claimed their first-ever state championship with a 6-3 victory over defending champions. Six different players scored in the thrilling Colorado 4A title game that rewarded a season of hard work and resilience.
Defending champions India delivered a dominant 72-run victory over Zimbabwe in Chennai, keeping their T20 World Cup semi-final hopes burning bright. The win eliminates Zimbabwe from the tournament while giving India's title defense new momentum.
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.
India thrilled a packed Chennai stadium with an explosive batting display, smashing 256 runs to secure a commanding 72-run victory over Zimbabwe in the T20 World Cup. The defending champions showed why they're the team to beat with a performance that had fans roaring from start to finish.
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.
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South Africa's cricket team crushed defending champions India by 76 runs in a thrilling T20 World Cup match, breaking the hosts' 12-game winning streak. Captain Aiden Markram bowled the first over himself and took a wicket, setting the tone for a dominant team performance.
Megan Keller scored a stunning overtime goal to give Team USA their first Olympic women's ice hockey gold medal since 2018, defeating defending champions Canada 2-1. The dramatic victory in Milan ended a thrilling final that had thousands of fans on their feet.
Team USA's women's hockey team steamrolled through the Olympic preliminaries with a 6-0 victory over Italy, securing their spot in the semifinals. The defending champions have now outscored opponents 21-1 in a show of pure dominance.
Days after their worst Olympic loss ever, Canada's women's hockey team answered critics with a dominant 5-0 victory over Finland. The defending champions are sending a clear message as they head into knockout rounds.
Jutta Leerdam shattered the Olympic record in speed skating's 1,000m at Milan-Cortina 2026, claiming her first Olympic gold after years of chasing the title. The Games delivered thrilling performances across multiple sports, with defending champions and first-time winners creating unforgettable moments on the ice and snow.
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