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Martins Plavins and Kristians Fokerots made history in Rio de Janeiro, becoming the first Latvian men's team to win an Elite 16 beach volleyball tournament. The duo swept through the competition without losing a single match, taking home $40,000 and maximum ranking points.
Trey Kaufman-Renn tipped in a missed shot with 0.7 seconds left to send Purdue to the Elite Eight with a dramatic 79-77 victory over Texas. The buzzer-beater capped an unforgettable Sweet 16 matchup where both teams refused to quit.
Trey Kaufman-Renn tipped in the winning basket with 0.7 seconds left, lifting No. 2 Purdue past No. 11 Texas 79-77 in a Sweet 16 thriller. The dramatic finish keeps the Boilermakers' championship dreams alive as they head to the Elite Eight.
Sacramento's Golden 1 Center hosted the NCAA Women's Sweet 16 and Elite 8 for the first time, bringing eight top teams, 13,000 hotel bookings, and $10 million to the city while UCLA went on to win its first-ever national championship.
The Texas Longhorns just made March Madness history, becoming only the sixth team ever to reach the Sweet 16 after starting in the First Four play-in games. A team that entered the tournament on a three-game losing streak is now one of college basketball's best Cinderella stories.
March Madness 2026 delivers heartwarming stories as nine teams return to the Sweet 16, while Nebraska makes its first-ever appearance and Iowa ends a 27-year drought. Every remaining team has a compelling reason to capture fans' hearts.
A rare group of people can suppress HIV without medication, and researchers studying them just discovered something remarkable: some may be completely cured. These "elite controllers" could hold the key to helping 40 million people worldwide beat the virus.
A rare group of people can naturally suppress HIV without medication, and their immune systems may hold the key to curing 40 million people worldwide. Researchers studying these "elite controllers" believe they're closer than ever to understanding how the human body can beat HIV on its own.
When his teammates struggled with injuries and cold shooting, Alex Karaban delivered the performance of his college career to keep UConn's championship dreams alive. The star forward scored a tournament-best 27 points to lead the Huskies past UCLA 73-57 and into the NCAA Sweet 16.
India's boxing team is on fire at the BOXAM Elite International tournament, with Olympic medalist Lovlina Borgohain leading a perfect 11-win sweep on opening day. From veterans to rising stars, every Indian boxer advanced to the next round in a stunning display of dominance.
Arsenal's Max Dowman became the youngest Premier League goal scorer ever, coming off the bench at 16 to score the winner against Everton in just 16 minutes. His fearless performance might have just saved Arsenal's title hopes. ##
China's youth unemployment rate dropped to its lowest point since June, signaling fresh hope for young job seekers. The decline from 16.9% to 16.5% suggests the job market is finally turning a corner.
Australia's soccer captain Sam Kerr is leading the Matildas in their quest to win the Women's Asian Cup again, 16 years after she won it as a 16-year-old. After battling through ACL surgery and 637 days off the field, she's back and ready to bring another title home.
Indiana University just completed one of the most improbable turnarounds in college football history, defeating Miami 27-21 to cap a perfect 16-0 season and claim their first-ever national championship. A team that once held the second-worst loss record in college football just proved anything is possible.
The 11th-seeded Texas Longhorns pulled off March Madness magic, defeating powerhouse Gonzaga 74-68 to advance to the Sweet 16. A clutch corner three-pointer with 14 seconds left sealed one of the tournament's biggest upsets.
St. John's University basketball team defeated Kansas at the buzzer to advance to the NCAA Sweet 16 for the first time since 1999. The dramatic victory under coach Rick Pitino marks a historic moment for the New York program and its loyal fans.
The Iowa Hawkeyes women's basketball team landed the No. 11 overall seed in the NCAA Tournament committee's first reveal, earning them the chance to host opening rounds. With a strong 19-5 record, the team is one of six Big Ten programs in the top 16.
A robot just became the first machine ever to compete at an elite level in a major physical sport, defeating human champions in official table tennis matches. The breakthrough opens doors for AI systems that can safely operate in fast-paced real-world environments.
Indiana University just captured its first-ever football national championship with a perfect 16-0 season, and thousands of fans are celebrating the historic victory at Memorial Stadium this Saturday.
Duke's Ashlon Jackson sank her first-ever game-winning shot at the buzzer, a spinning 3-pointer that sent the Blue Devils to the Elite Eight with an 87-85 win over LSU. The dramatic finish capped a remarkable turnaround season for Duke, who won 24 of their last 26 games after starting 3-6.
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