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Two Moroccan athletes just claimed medals at a major international karate competition in Istanbul, placing their country firmly on the map in world martial arts. The victories mark Morocco's rising dominance in competitive karate.
A small-town New Zealand karate club just had its best tournament ever, with beginners beating experienced fighters. Now three students have earned spots on the national squad heading to Australia.
A Morro Bay karate instructor facing cancer is receiving support through a weekend fundraiser as students honor his decades of impact. The community is rallying with equipment sales and baked goods to help cover medical costs.
Four Ghanaian universities just held their first-ever inter-university karate camp, using martial arts to develop leadership and discipline among students. The two-day event brought together dozens of students and could pave the way for karate becoming an official university sport.
A father-son karate academy in Sydney is helping teenagers combat stress and anxiety through martial arts training. Research shows the approach may prevent hundreds of thousands of young Australians from developing mental health disorders.
A Ukrainian karate champion who auctioned his Olympic bronze medal to support his war-torn country just got it back as a gift from the Japanese buyer who won it. The heartwarming reunion happened at a Tokyo dojo, four years after Stanislav Horuna first earned the medal.
The Library of Congress just named 25 beloved films to its National Film Registry, from 1896 silent classics to Wes Anderson's visually stunning "The Grand Budapest Hotel." The selections honor movies that shaped American culture, including "The Karate Kid," "Clueless," and "Inception."
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A South African fighter who left school at 11 to support his sick mother is now defending his championship title in front of his hometown crowd. Nkosi Ndebele's journey from selling chickens on Diepsloot streets to MMA stardom shows how determination can overcome any obstacle.
Carole Munro shattered the Hyrox world record in her age group by eight minutes, proving age and surgery are no match for determination. The Scottish grandmother only started training a few years ago after her son signed her up without warning.
Indiana University football just won its first national championship, and the whole town of Bloomington is throwing a week-long party to honor the historic achievement. From trophy displays at local stores to a quarterback meet-and-greet, the community is coming together to celebrate their undefeated Hoosiers.
Zion Clark, a championship wrestler born without legs, will face UFC heavyweight Valter Walker in a groundbreaking grappling match this Friday. The unusual matchup started from social media buzz and could open doors for more adaptive athletes in combat sports.
A medieval Scotsman underwent remarkable dental work 500 years ago, receiving a gold wire bridge that held a replacement tooth in place. The discovery shows people have cared about their smiles for centuries.
Naoko Fujioka became the first Asian woman inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame after winning world titles in five weight classes. She didn't turn pro until age 33 and now dedicates herself to empowering women through sports.
Sports films follow a familiar formula, yet they remain timeless favorites that inspire audiences worldwide. A journalist breaks down what makes these underdog stories work and why we keep coming back for more.
A 1994 attack survivor told her friend "had I known this, my ordeal would never have happened," sparking a self-defense program that's now trained 16,000 women across South Africa. On March 18, 1,000 people will break boards together to fund training for 2,500 more women in 2026.
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A former homeless youth who slept in shelters became a MasterChef contestant and now leads award-winning tours showing kids from his Johannesburg neighborhood that dreams are possible. Tebogo Mabye's story proves that your starting point doesn't determine your destination.
The Los Angeles Dodgers made history by winning consecutive World Series titles for the first time in franchise history, celebrating with a dazzling ring ceremony before their home opener. Stars Shohei Ohtani, Freddie Freeman, and Mookie Betts received championship rings studded with diamonds and sapphires that tell the story of their 2025 victory.
A young woman who battled leukemia at 12 is now working alongside the nursery teacher who comforted her through treatment. Nagi Tanaka, 25, fulfilled her promise to return to Kobe University Hospital as a child care worker.
A Porirua fifth grader just passed high school exams with merit grades while still playing Monopoly with his sister. Raymond Hsu's journey shows how one family balanced genius-level academics with a kid-friendly childhood.