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Two young men from southwest Michigan just became the youngest world champions in knife and axe throwing history. Louie Perkins, 21, and Colbe Pudell, 18, won the Knife Duals championship after training together for just two months.
The UK government is investing £26 million in cutting-edge mapping technology that pinpoints knife crime down to specific streets, helping police protect communities where crime concentrates. Combined with new youth centers in high-risk areas, the initiative aims to halve knife crime within a decade.
British police just opened a national center with £1.7 billion in funding to crack down on illegal knife sales to children and cut knife crime in half by 2035. The new hub will tackle online sellers who ignore age checks and sell deadly weapons to teens.
Rumesh Tharanga Pathirage shattered a 20-year-old meeting record and became the second-best Asian javelin thrower in history with a stunning 92.62-meter throw in Rome. Athletes across multiple events rewrote record books at the Diamond League meet, proving 2026 is shaping up to be a historic year for track and field.
At 23, Rumesh Tharanga Pathirage launched a javelin 92.62 meters in Rome, recording the world's best throw this season and inspiring a new generation of Sri Lankan athletes. He's now the favorite to end his nation's 76-year wait for Commonwealth Games athletics gold at Glasgow 2026. #
Milwaukee's Jacob Misiorowski just shattered the record for fastest pitches in a single game, throwing 57 pitches at 100 mph or faster. The 24-year-old isn't just throwing hard—he's proving that dedication to improvement can transform natural talent into something extraordinary.
City High's Rachel Haack just broke her own school shot put record with a stunning 45-9¼ throw, ranking third in the state. The best part? This Colorado State commit says she's only getting started.
Pirates left fielder Jake Mangum and Phillies right fielder Adolis García both made stunning assists this week, throwing out baserunners with pinpoint accuracy that left fans amazed. These rare defensive gems remind us that baseball's most exciting moments aren't always home runs.
Scientists just returned from remote West Africa with breakthrough findings about wild chimpanzees who've been throwing rocks at specific trees for over a decade. This rare cultural behavior could reveal how our human ancestors developed complex communication and tool use.
Brentford footballer Michael Kayode turned his signature long throw-in into an unforgettable baby gender reveal at the team's stadium. When the ball exploded in a cloud of pink powder, fans erupted in celebration of the creative announcement. #
Miami Marlins catcher Joe Mack accidentally hit another player's throw mid-air with his own toss to second base, creating a moment that left everyone laughing. The defensive phenom is proving why he earned a Minor League Gold Glove, even as he fine-tunes his hitting.
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes is already throwing footballs just three months after tearing his ACL, beating typical recovery timelines. The star player says he's hitting every rehab checkpoint and aiming to be ready for Week 1 of the 2026 season.
With 13 seconds left and the championship tied, 17-year-old Destiny Nwachi stood at the free-throw line carrying his team's hopes. His composure under crushing pressure delivered King Amakree Academy their first national basketball title in a stunning 56-54 comeback victory.
Long before K-pop and TikTok, China's earliest heartthrobs had fans literally throwing gifts at them in the streets. Writer Pan Yue's ancient celebrity shows that fandom culture is thousands of years old.
Chicago Cubs second baseman Nico Hoerner pulled off an incredible defensive play, throwing the ball between his legs to nab a speedy runner at first base. The jaw-dropping moment at Wrigley Field showcased why the 29-year-old is a two-time Gold Glove winner.
Ryan Lambert went from being dropped by his college baseball team to becoming the hardest-throwing pitcher in the New York Mets organization. His secret weapon? A radical diet that once included 30 raw eggs a day.
Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Jacob Misiorowski just made baseball history by throwing the hardest pitch ever measured. The 2025 All-Star's blazing fastball hit 103.7 mph during Saturday's game against the Colorado Rockies.
Milwaukee's Jacob Misiorowski struck out 15 batters while throwing 58 pitches over 100 mph in a dominant shutout that had fans on their feet. The 24-year-old rookie nearly threw a perfect game, allowing just one hit in what may be the greatest pitching performance in Brewers history.
Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Jacob Misiorowski just rewrote the record books, throwing the seven fastest pitches by any starting pitcher in nearly two decades. The 24-year-old struck out 11 Yankees in six scoreless innings while hitting 103.6 mph.
Strongwoman Sina Ruppenthal just shattered a world record by lifting and throwing 10 adult men in just 37.44 seconds. The German athlete's display of raw power and technique has the internet buzzing with inspiration.
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