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Australian cricket legend Alyssa Healy kicked off her retirement tour with a commanding half-century, leading her team to a decisive victory over India. The 35-year-old opener reminded fans why she's been one of the sport's brightest stars for over a decade.
Team USA's first Olympic hockey gold since 1980 became even more meaningful when players honored late teammate Johnny Gaudreau with his jersey and brought his young children onto the ice. The touching tribute celebrated a beloved player who would have been on the team.
Twenty-year-old Alysa Liu just made Olympic history by winning America's first individual women's skating gold in 24 years. Before her triumph in Milan, she brought her figure skating magic to a baseball diamond with an unforgettable first pitch.
When a reporter suggested her two silver medals were "two golds lost," freestyle skiing legend Eileen Gu delivered a masterclass in self-worth. Her confident response is inspiring athletes and professionals everywhere to celebrate their achievements without apology.
Jim Craig, legendary goalie from the 1980 "Miracle on Ice," shared powerful advice with Team USA's women's hockey team ahead of their gold medal showdown against Canada. His message of trust and heart comes as the dominant American squad seeks revenge for their 2022 loss.
Shree Charani went from playing cricket on dusty village grounds in Andhra Pradesh to becoming India's second-highest wicket-taker at the 2025 Women's ODI World Cup. Her journey proves that small-town dreams can reach the world stage when belief meets determination.
Sebastian Musson went from hiding his limb difference to scaling walls that able-bodied climbers can't conquer. Now the 19-year-old British champion is ranked third in the world and ready to make history when para-climbing debuts at the 2028 Paralympics.
The Winter Olympics in Italy is delivering breathtaking upsets as teenagers topple champions and veterans rewrite record books. From a 17-year-old Korean snowboarder stunning a legend to a 21-year-old skater breaking a 42-year record, these Games prove age is just a number.
After undergoing surgery and chemotherapy, basketball player Nikola Topic received a standing ovation as he made his NBA debut. The emotional moment captured fans celebrating his remarkable journey from cancer patient to professional athlete.
A 24-year-old Swiss skier who once crowdfunded his career after his father's death just became the first Olympic champion of 2026. Franjo von Allmen's journey from working construction sites to the top of the podium proves dreams don't have an expiration date.
India's Aaron George smashed two world records in one game, scoring the highest individual total ever in a U19 World Cup semifinal chase. The 19-year-old opener's historic 115 runs helped India reach their sixth straight final.
India chased down the highest target in Under-19 World Cup history, powered by a 14-year-old phenom who already has an IPL century to his name. The victory sends them to their 10th final in a dazzling display of fearless youth cricket.
Carlos Alcaraz just made tennis history at 21, defeating Novak Djokovic to become the youngest man ever to complete a career Grand Slam. The Spanish champion's seventh major title cements his place among the sport's all-time greats.
New England Patriots wide receiver Mack Hollins doesn't wear shoes, drinks raw milk, and has become the unexpected soul of a Super Bowl-bound team. His quirky habits and fierce belief in his teammates are transforming the Patriots' culture.
A Purdue Fort Wayne freshman just shattered his school's 600-meter record on his very first attempt. Aaron Hoffer's debut race shows what happens when raw talent meets the right moment.
Seven remarkable athletes, including ski legend Lindsey Vonn and bobsled champion Elana Meyers Taylor, will compete in their fifth Winter Olympics next month in Italy. At 41, both Vonn and Meyers Taylor prove that Olympic dreams don't have an expiration date.
Gunner Hammett just became the youngest runner to shatter the 600-meter world record, and it's his tenth time breaking a global mark. The Williamsburg eighth grader is rewriting track history before he even reaches high school.
French tennis star Gael Monfils received a roaring standing ovation at the Australian Open after his final match at the tournament, ending a 20-year love affair with Melbourne fans. The 39-year-old fought for nearly four hours before bowing out, leaving behind two decades of unforgettable moments.