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Irish golfer Shane Lowry ended a four-year title drought with a stunning 11-shot victory at his home Irish Open, the largest winning margin in the tournament's history. The emotional win came after the 39-year-old had squandered several chances to win earlier this year.
Picture This is giving couples a chance to have the band play live at their weddings after surprising a Cork couple at their reception. Applications are now open for the Irish duo to perform their hit song "Take My Hand" for first dances.
Olympic medalist Mona McSharry just shattered her own Irish record in the 200m breaststroke, clocking 2:22.22 and landing herself as the third fastest woman in the world. The 25-year-old Tennessee-based athlete beat her previous best by nearly three tenths of a second at the Irish Open Championships.
British tennis star Emma Raducanu shook off a shaky start to dominate her Australian Open first round match, winning 6-4, 6-1. The victory marks a turning point after a challenging season plagued by injuries and limited match time.
British tennis star Emma Raducanu overcame a shaky start to dominate her Australian Open first-round match, winning 6-4 6-1 after racing through 10 of 11 games. The inspiring comeback shows the mental strength that's defined her career.
Carlos Alcaraz defeated Adam Walton in straight sets at the Australian Open, moving one step closer to tennis immortality. The young Spanish star needs only this title to complete a career Grand Slam at just 21 years old.
Norway's Casper Ruud dominated home favorite Luciano Darderi 6-1, 6-1 to reach his first Italian Open final, showing remarkable focus through a two-hour rain delay. The tournament serves as the final major warmup before the French Open, where Ruud hopes his strong clay court form will lead to his first Grand Slam title.
Jiho Yang became the first pre-qualifier in 68 years to win the Korea Open, nearly missing the tournament because he was too tired to compete. His wife insisted he go and even hired a driver to get him there.
American tennis star Coco Gauff powered through a shaky opening match at the Australian Open, showing the mental toughness that won her two Grand Slam titles. Meanwhile, 38-year-old Novak Djokovic prepares to make history in his quest for a record-breaking 25th major championship.
NVIDIA just bought Hugging Face, the beloved open platform used by 18 million AI developers, for $12.9 billion. In a move that defies tech industry trends, both companies promise the platform will remain completely open to all.
Tennis star Marta Kostyuk became the first Ukrainian woman to reach the French Open semifinals in the Open era, dedicating her historic victory to her war-torn homeland. The 23-year-old's emotional win came just one day after a deadly missile attack in Kyiv.
Tennis star Marta Kostyuk became the first Ukrainian woman to reach the French Open semifinals in the Open era, dedicating her emotional victory to her war-torn homeland. The 23-year-old's triumph came just one day after a deadly attack killed 18 people in Ukraine.
Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Kevin Gausman made history in his first opening day start for the team, striking out 11 batters in six innings to shatter a franchise record that stood for over two decades. The 35-year-old became just the seventh pitcher since 1901 to achieve 11 strikeouts with zero walks on opening day.
Argentina's Solana Sierra entered the French Open through the back door and is now two wins from tennis history. The 21-year-old lucky loser has knocked out a former U.S. Open champion and a recent finalist to reach the third round in Paris.
British tennis star Emma Raducanu kicked off her Australian Open with a commanding victory, defeating Thailand's Mananchaya Sawangkaew in straight sets. The win marks a strong start for the former US Open champion as she continues her comeback journey.
Zeynep Sönmez became the first Turkish woman to win an Australian Open match in the Open era, cheered on by Melbourne's passionate Turkish community. The 23-year-old qualifier has now reached the third round after defeating two opponents with fans so loud she "couldn't hear her own thoughts."
Naomi Osaka reached her first French Open fourth round after her coach shared an eye-opening Rafael Nadal statistic: even the greatest clay court player ever won just 58% of points played. The simple truth freed her to play without pressure, transforming her Paris performance.
The Gambia just took a major leap toward making its research accessible to the world. A four-day national symposium is bringing together scientists, educators, and policymakers to build systems that put Gambian knowledge on the global map.
French tennis star Gael Monfils played his last French Open at 38, leaving behind a legacy of magical play and a powerful mission to inspire young Black tennis players. After reaching the semifinals in 2008 and captivating fans for nearly two decades, he's focused on opening doors for the next generation.
Filipino tennis star Alex Eala heads into this year's French Open with new confidence and a year of growth behind her. The young athlete faces a tough opening match but says she's keeping pressure off and enjoying every moment.
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