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Yan Yanjia broke a Guinness World Record by spinning 33 hula hoops while hanging upside down from playground equipment. What started as a weight loss journey eight years ago has transformed into a record-breaking passion.
Young achievers across India are earning spots in the India Book of Records for extraordinary talents ranging from language instruction to creative athletic feats. Their accomplishments show how dedication and passion know no age limit.
Michael Montague, a seventh-grader who beat leukemia after two years of chemotherapy, got to practice with Baylor's basketball team and inspire players with his courage. The visit was part of the American Cancer Society's Coaches vs. Cancer program, which has raised over $169 million for research.
Former Charleston basketball player Dalton Bolon will attempt to break the Guinness World Record for most three-pointers in 24 hours to fund his best friend's cancer treatment. The same friend who rebounded for him every day in college now faces stage 4 colon cancer.
Eight top college basketball teams compete in Las Vegas this week for a $500,000 prize pool that goes directly to players. The tournament gives teams that missed March Madness another shot at glory while helping athletes benefit from their talents.
NBA legend Derrick Rose was captured spending quality time with his son on the basketball court, sharing the game he loves with the next generation. The touching moment has warmed hearts across social media.
Former College of Charleston basketball player Dalton Bolon is attempting to break the Guinness World Record for most three-pointers made in 24 hours. Every shot he takes will raise money for his friend battling cancer. #
The UCLA Bruins women's basketball team just made history with their second straight Big Ten tournament championship and a perfect 25-game winning streak. Their 96-45 victory over Iowa wasn't just a win—it was the most dominant championship performance the tournament has ever seen.
South Carolina coach Dawn Staley just became the fourth coach ever to lead a team to three straight NCAA championship games, joining basketball royalty. The Gamecocks face UCLA on April 5 for their fourth title shot.
The Adelaide 36ers just became the first pro basketball team outside the U.S. to launch NBA Math Hoops, a game-changing program that helps kids gain five extra months of math skills. Schools across South Australia and Northern Territory will get it completely free.
Just two months after finishing chemotherapy, Zed Dhalla shot hoops with his childhood hero at a Vancouver gym. The encounter came after a devastating year that included losing his colon, his mother, and tearing his ACL.
Cancer survivors and their families are invited to a free celebration in Bakersfield on June 2, complete with hula dancing, food, and a community photo. The Comprehensive Blood and Cancer Center's sixth annual event has grown each year, welcoming survivors of all ages and treatment stages.
After 870 days of chemotherapy, Michael Montague celebrated his recovery by designing custom sneakers for Baylor's basketball coach and shooting hoops with the team. The 13-year-old's visit to practice marks a milestone in both his healing journey and the Coaches vs. Cancer initiative's mission.
Alexandra Eala, who learned tennis on a court with basketball hoops, just became the first Filipino player to reach a Grand Slam fourth round by upsetting defending champion Iga Swiatek at Wimbledon. Her victory is inspiring millions back home and proving that champions can emerge from anywhere.
College basketball's most exciting tournament is growing, giving 16 more teams a shot at March Madness glory. The expansion brings more chances for players to shine on the biggest stage in college hoops.
When Apple dropped the price on its $3,300 display, customers who paid more got a surprise refund with no hoops to jump through. The tech giant's refreshingly direct approach shows how simple doing the right thing can be.
A car company just showed the world a robot that taught itself to shoot hoops, and the technology behind those free throws could change how machines help humans in everyday life. More than 8,000 fans watched Toyota's CUE7 sink baskets at a professional arena in Tokyo.
After beating leukemia at 27, Dan Exter turned a hospital bed promise into Layups 4 Life, a nonprofit that's raised thousands for cancer research through 3-on-3 basketball tournaments. His fourth annual event brings families together for hoops, raffles, and hope.
A free circus program in Hertfordshire is proving that play and performance have no age limit, with performers aged 50 to 96 taking the stage this weekend. The sold-out show features trapeze, juggling, and burlesque acts by everyday people who found joy, purpose, and sparkle through weekly circus classes.
Ritanya Kaushik has built an international portfolio of patents, published a book, and caught the attention of a UN agency before her 10th birthday. Her family's approach to parenting shows how curiosity and encouragement can unlock extraordinary potential.
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