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An Armenian club just scored its first-ever goal and victory in European playoff competition. Meanwhile, star players across the globe lit up leagues from Italy to Argentina in a breakthrough week for Armenian football.
The University of Montevallo men's swim team captured their first-ever conference championship just days after the school recommended eliminating their program. Their historic victory came as both the swim and dive programs fight for survival.
Jim Craig, the legendary goaltender from America's 1980 "Miracle on Ice," says this year's Olympic hockey team has captured the same spirit that led to one of sports' greatest upsets. Team USA faces Canada for gold Sunday on the 46th anniversary of that historic victory.
Lucas Pinheiro Braathen made history by winning Brazil's first Winter Olympic medal, proving winter sports champions can come from anywhere. The alpine skier collapsed in tears after his giant slalom victory in Italy, inspiring a nation known for soccer to celebrate a new kind of hero.
Lucas Pinheiro Braathen made history by winning Brazil's first-ever Winter Olympics medal, claiming gold in giant slalom at the Milan Cortina Games. The 25-year-old skier's victory marks a breakthrough moment for South American winter sports.
Lucas Pinheiro Braathen made history by winning South America's first Winter Olympic medal, taking gold for Brazil in men's giant slalom. The 25-year-old skier collapsed in tears after his stunning victory, telling viewers that "your difference is your superpower."
Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, a former heavy metal drummer and Margaret Thatcher admirer, is winning her snap election in a landslide after just four months in office. Her bold political gamble is paying off in a historic victory.
The 2013 Detroit Bulldogs captured the 12U AA International Silver Stick championship, marking a historic victory for the young team. This prestigious youth hockey tournament showcases the dedication and skill of Michigan's rising athletes.
Indiana University defeated Miami to claim its first-ever college football national championship, ending decades of struggle for a program once considered among the weakest in the sport. Thousands gathered in Bloomington to celebrate a historic victory that proved teamwork and resilience can transform any program.
American ice dancers claimed all three medals at the Four Continents Championships in Beijing, marking the first U.S. sweep in the event since 2005. Olympic duo Emilea Zingas and Vadym Kolesnik led the historic victory just weeks before the Milan Winter Games.
Players on China's under-23 football team accurately predicted two of their three goal scorers before defeating Vietnam 3-0 in the Asian Cup semifinals. A new documentary reveals the team's unique preparation and confidence heading into their historic victory.
Indiana University is hosting a major celebration after winning its first-ever football national championship in the school's history. The historic victory marks a monumental achievement for a program that has long waited for this moment.
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.
Indiana just won its first-ever national championship in football, defeating Miami 27-21 in a thrilling finish. The historic victory caps off an incredible turnaround for a program that once held the record for most losses in college football history.
Daryl Mitchell revealed the surprising key to his record-breaking performance in India: countless morning training sessions under a dusty marquee tent in Lincoln, New Zealand. His preparation paid off as he led the Black Caps to their first-ever ODI series win on Indian soil.
New Zealand's cricket team just pulled off what seemed impossible: winning their first one-day series ever on Indian soil. The victory came with a thrilling 41-run win in the deciding match, ending decades of losses in one of cricket's toughest venues.
Montana State University's Bobcats returned home as FCS champions to a city-wide celebration in Bozeman. Thousands packed the streets for a championship parade and ceremony honoring the team's historic victory.