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American para-swimmer Katie Kubiak shattered the world record in the 50-meter butterfly, becoming the first athlete to earn a $10,000 bonus from a groundbreaking new fund supporting Paralympic athletes. Her historic swim kicked off the 2026 Para Pan Pacific Championships in California.
American Paralympic swimmer Katie Kubiak shattered a world record and set three national marks in one day at the Para Pan Pacific Championships in California. Team USA athletes claimed multiple records as they prepare for the 2028 LA Paralympic Games on home soil.
Stanford University and the family of soccer star Katie Meyer reached a settlement that will create a lasting legacy in her name. The agreement brings positive change to how universities support students facing disciplinary proceedings.
Thirty-one Katy ISD schools made the 2025 Texas Honor Roll for academic excellence and closing student achievement gaps. The district ranks among Texas's top performers, with more Honor Roll schools than nearly any other district in the state.
Olympic swimming legend Katie Ledecky celebrated teammate Kate Douglass' world record, saying witnessing history inspires everyone to reach higher. After her own dominant weekend, Ledecky shared how being present for record-breaking moments creates a rising tide for the entire sport.
Three-time Olympic medalist Katie Archibald is retiring from professional cycling at 32 to pursue her new passion as a nurse. The decorated athlete leaves at the top of her game, still holding world records and championship titles.
Three-time Olympic medalist Katie Archibald is hanging up her racing jersey to pursue her dream career in nursing. The 32-year-old Scottish cycling champion says she's "fallen completely in love" with helping patients.
Boxing champion Katie Taylor will headline her final fight at Dublin's iconic 82,000-seat Croke Park stadium, fulfilling a career dream. The Irish legend faces unbeaten Flora Pili in front of her home crowd this summer.
Katie Holmes shared a heartfelt handwritten letter honoring her Dawson's Creek co-star James Van Der Beek, who died at 48 after battling bowel cancer. The touching tribute celebrates their bond and his legacy as a devoted father and courageous friend.
When Team Canada withdrew athletes from a competition, it cost American skeleton racer Katie Uhlaender her shot at a sixth Olympics. Now Olympic committees from a dozen countries are standing with her to demand fairness.
Katie Ledecky stormed to victory in the 1500m freestyle at the Pan Pacific Championships, extending an incredible unbeaten streak that's now in its 16th year. The nine-time Olympic gold medalist celebrated her first major international win on home soil in California.
Swimming legend Katie Ledecky just won her 1500m freestyle race at the Pan Pacific Championships, marking 16 consecutive years without a single loss in the event at major international competitions. The same night, Team USA shattered a world record in the mixed relay.
Boxing legend Katie Taylor will retire in front of 80,000 fans at Dublin's Croke Park on September 5, marking the most iconic moment in women's boxing history. The Irish champion who fought the first sanctioned female amateur bout in Ireland will end her groundbreaking career where it all began.
Australian swimmer Lani Pallister just became the first person to beat American legend Katie Ledecky in an international 800m freestyle race since 2010. The 24-year-old's stunning victory came just one day after receiving an autograph from Ledecky as a young fan that said "dream big."
Katie Spivakovsky, an MIT senior studying biological engineering and artificial intelligence, has been selected as a 2026-27 Churchill Scholar. She'll pursue graduate studies at Cambridge University while continuing her groundbreaking work in cancer treatment and gene therapy.
At 87, Holocaust survivor Kati Preston held hundreds of high school students spellbound with her story of resilience and resistance. Her message: don't be a bystander when others need help.
British tennis player Katie Swan was coaching for money and ranked outside the top 1,000 just 14 months ago. This week, she became the first British player to reach the second round at Wimbledon 2025.
British tennis star Katie Boulter pulled off the biggest victory of her career, defeating world number two Elena Rybakina to reach the Queen's Club semi-finals. The 29-year-old thrilled home fans with her gutsy performance, saving 12 of 14 break points in a thrilling three-set battle.
The most decorated female Olympian in history just shared what 14 Olympic medals taught her about America. Her answer reveals why competition brings out our best.
Britain's Katie Boulter claimed her fourth career tennis title with a comeback victory in the Czech Republic, just weeks after hiring a new coach. The 29-year-old dedicated her win to her team after what she called the hardest year of her career.
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