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When soil ran scarce in a Caribbean cave, industrious bees did something never seen before: they moved into fossil bones left behind by owls. This 20,000-year-old discovery reveals how nature finds creative solutions when faced with harsh conditions. ##
A 23-year-old college basketball player who was once cut from his middle school team is now leading Michigan to the national championship game and heading to the NBA. Yaxel Lendeborg's six-year journey from academic struggles to college basketball stardom shows it's never too late to turn things around.
The World Baseball Classic semifinal between Team USA and the Dominican Republic became the most-watched WBC game ever, pulling in over 7.3 million viewers and beating all weekend sports. Even competing against the Oscars, baseball proved America's hunger for inspiring sports moments is stronger than ever.
Yankees star Aaron Judge says the World Baseball Classic atmosphere surpassed even the World Series. Over 36,000 fans packed Miami's stadium as Team USA narrowly defeated the Dominican Republic 2-1 in a thrilling semifinal showdown.
In a nail-biting World Baseball Classic semifinal, Team USA defeated the Dominican Republic 2-1 to advance to Tuesday's championship game. Stellar pitching from Paul Skenes and clutch home runs from Gunnar Henderson and Roman Anthony sealed the victory in front of a passionate Miami crowd.
The United States defeated the Dominican Republic 2-1 in a thrilling pitching duel to advance to Tuesday's World Baseball Classic championship game. Two home runs and dominant pitching carried the Americans past a powerhouse Dominican lineup that had crushed opponents all tournament.
The United States defeated the Dominican Republic 2-1 in a thrilling World Baseball Classic semifinal that showcased the best talent in baseball. Despite a controversial final call, the game delivered spectacular plays and unforgettable moments from the sport's biggest stars.
The United States secured a hard-fought 5-3 victory over Canada to set up a dream World Baseball Classic semifinal matchup against the Dominican Republic on Sunday. Cy Young winner Paul Skenes will take the mound for Team USA against one of the tournament's most dominant offenses.
The United States baseball team bounced back from a surprising loss to Italy, defeating Canada 5-3 to punch their ticket to the World Baseball Classic semifinals in Miami. It's the third straight semifinal appearance for Team USA, who'll face the Dominican Republic on Sunday.
The Dominican Republic's powerhouse lineup crushed South Korea 10-0 in a stunning quarterfinal victory, securing their spot in the World Baseball Classic semifinals. Austin Wells sealed the win with a walk-off three-run homer that ended the game early under baseball's mercy rule.
The United States baseball team defeated Canada 5-3 in Houston, securing their spot in the World Baseball Classic semifinals for the third consecutive tournament. They'll face the Dominican Republic in Miami on Sunday.
The Dominican Republic just slashed approval times and boosted payments for homeowners who want to go solar. The new rules could help renewable energy reach 30% of the nation's power by 2030.
The Caribbean Series just witnessed its wildest game ever as the Dominican Republic and Panama combined for 31 runs in a historic 16-15 slugfest. The game-breaking performance sends the Dominican team to the semifinals and rewrites tournament history books.
A journeyman pitcher is winning hearts with his energetic strikeout celebrations, proving baseball is about loving the game. Jefry Yan's viral mound celebrations show pure joy can thrive even in professional sports.
Relief pitcher Jefry Yan's gravity-defying celebration isn't just showmanship. It's a victory dance six years in the making after a Tommy John surgery nearly ended his career.