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A 29-year-old runner from rural Kenya is reigniting hopes of breaking the two-hour marathon barrier after a devastating loss threatened to dim that dream. Sebastian Sawe's remarkable rise from a village without electricity to marathon stardom shows the torch has been passed.
Johanna and Oskar Karlqvist fooled their guests by disguising their wedding ceremony as a 30th birthday celebration. The couple exchanged vows at the exact spot in Gothenburg where they first met a decade earlier.
Actress Yara Shahidi shares how creating a "Hard Yes" list helped her discover her purpose and why she believes optimism is about pulling through on your worst days. The Harvard graduate opens up about balancing Hollywood success with higher education and finding meaning. #
Rising pro wrestling star Johnnie Robbie is turning her California street style and Chicano heritage into inspiration for young fans who finally see themselves in the ring. She's competing in six matches during WrestleMania week in Las Vegas.
Two fresh Olympic champions from Milano Cortina 2026 got to ring the opening bell at the New York Stock Exchange. Skier Breezy Johnson and Paralympic snowboarder Kate Delson brought their gold medals to Wall Street for the honor.
MetLife Stadium will host the 2026 FIFA World Cup final, giving New Jersey soccer players a once-in-a-lifetime chance to compete on the world's biggest stage in their own backyard. Local pros say the tournament will inspire the next generation of American soccer talent.
Cy Young winners Paul Skenes and Tarik Skubal, the world's top pitchers, sat down to discuss their craft and discovered they share a hilarious weakness. Despite throwing 100 mph heat and dominating hitters, both can't master one specific pitch.
Mark Palm survived B-cell lymphoma and found healing through pickleball. Now he's competing at the U.S. Open while running a life-saving medical flight program that brings emergency care to 200,000 people in remote Papua New Guinea.
Reality TV dermatologist Dr. Sandra Lee survived a stroke last fall and bounced back to filming within months. Her recovery story offers hope for stroke survivors everywhere.
Two-time US Open champion Erin Routliffe credits her Paralympic medalist sister Tess as her greatest motivation. The New Zealand tennis star hopes they'll both compete at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics together.
A 33-year-old marketing manager left his career to spend a year attempting his late father's Olympic gold medal swimming time. David Wilkie's son Adam is honoring the British legend who died from cancer in 2024.
When four astronauts circled the moon and returned safely, something unexpected happened: a divided country forgot its differences and looked at the same sky. For ten days in 2025, 69% of Americans watched together as the first crewed lunar voyage in 50 years reminded us what we can still share.
Aparna Bansal grew up hearing daughters are burdens, but her father chose belief over fear. Now she's proving women don't need to pick between badge and motherhood. #
A regional leader in India reminded citizens that education and perseverance unlock freedom, echoing the wisdom of civil rights icon Dr. B.R. Ambedkar. The message came during celebrations honoring two champions of equality and social progress.
After 19 seasons, three Stanley Cup championships, and more wins than any American-born goalie in NHL history, Jonathan Quick is hanging up his skates at 40. The legendary netminder's final game Monday night in Florida marked the end of a career that inspired a generation of young goalies.
Legendary basketball broadcaster Dick Vitale, 86, announced his fifth cancer diagnosis but remains undefeated in his fight. The ESPN icon is facing melanoma with the same energy he's brought to decades of inspiring calls.
Leeds United pulled off their first victory at Old Trafford in 45 years, taking a giant step toward staying in the Premier League. Noah Okafor's two first-half goals secured a 2-1 win that moved the struggling Yorkshire club six points clear of relegation.
Laura Moore was thrown from a four-wheeler at 16, suffering severe brain damage that doctors struggled to stabilize. Twenty-three years later, she's thriving and leading Kansas's charge to support brain injury survivors.
A young Arizona Wildcats team is learning how to win when it matters most, rallying to beat No. 20 ASU 5-3 in 11 innings. The comeback victory keeps their NCAA Tournament hopes alive and marks a turning point for a squad that's finally figuring out how to finish close games.
Legendary ESPN broadcaster Dick Vitale announced he's facing melanoma in his lung and liver cavity, but the 86-year-old college basketball icon says he feels "fantastic" and is ready to go five for five against cancer. After beating four previous cancer diagnoses and returning to broadcasting last year, Vitale is starting immunotherapy with his trademark optimism intact.
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