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Nasir Whitlock heaved a prayer from half-court with 2.1 seconds left, sinking an impossible shot to send Lehigh to the semifinals. The Mountain Hawks are one step closer to their first NCAA tournament appearance since their legendary 2012 upset of Duke.
The Lehigh Mountain Hawks are dancing again. After defeating Boston University 74-60 in the Patriot League Championship, the team secured its first NCAA Tournament berth since its legendary 2012 upset of Duke.
A sport that combines climbing mountains and skiing downhill just made its Olympic debut in Italy. Ski mountaineering, called "skimo," is the first entirely new Winter Olympics event in over two decades.
Shawnee Mountain turned pink for the 10th year running, rallying the community around cancer survivors and patients. The annual Paint the Mountain Pink fundraiser brought skiers, snowboarders, and supporters together for a cause that's touched countless lives.
A mountain lion that wandered into a Santa Monica residential area was successfully tranquilized and relocated by wildlife experts on Friday, marking a hopeful outcome after a similar 2012 incident ended tragically. The healthy animal will be evaluated and returned to safer habitat, while conservationists work to protect the region's small but resilient mountain lion population.
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Scientists are using stoneflies and tadpoles to monitor Table Mountain's hidden rivers. The ancient mountain works like a giant sponge, slowly filtering water that feeds Cape Town long after the rain stops.
Two unprepared hikers walked away alive after one plunged 400 meters down an icy mountain gully in Poland's Tatra Mountains. Twenty rescuers used drones and thermal imaging to locate and save both men in a dramatic nine-hour nighttime operation.
Rangers at Uganda's Bwindi Impenetrable National Park just welcomed a new baby mountain gorilla, marking another win in one of conservation's greatest comeback stories. The global mountain gorilla population has grown from near extinction to over 1,000 individuals today.
A red-tailed hawk near death from starvation received a life-saving blood transfusion from another hawk at the University of Illinois. The emaciated bird is now strong enough to prepare for release back into the wild.
Atlanta Hawks star Jonathan Kuminga accidentally made a 75-foot shot while trying to pass the ball, creating the sixth-longest basket in NBA history. The improbable moment capped off the Hawks' 11th straight win as they surge toward the playoffs.
A brand new winter sport thrilled nearly sold-out crowds at the 2026 Winter Olympics as ski mountaineering made its historic debut in blizzard conditions. Switzerland and Spain claimed the first-ever gold medals in a sport that combines uphill sprinting, mountain climbing, and downhill skiing into one heart-pounding race.
When a hiker collapsed from heat exhaustion on a steep Arkansas trail during 100-degree heat, eight emergency teams coordinated a military helicopter rescue that took just one hour from call to rescue. The successful mission shows how different agencies can work together to save lives under extreme conditions.
Two Tennessee firefighters made an unexpected rescue when they spotted a red-shouldered hawk struggling with its foot caught in a fence line. Their quick thinking and gentle approach gave the bird a second chance at flight.
A young climber combined her lifelong training in classical Indian dance with mountaineering by performing Bharatanatyam at Everest Base Camp as a prayer before her ascent. The deeply personal moment has touched thousands online who saw it as a beautiful blend of art and adventure.
A vanished ocean shaped Central Asia's mountains millions of years ago, long before the Himalayas rose. New research reveals how ancient tectonic forces created dramatic landscapes that dinosaurs once roamed.
A Japanese company is putting promising new solar technology to the ultimate test by sending it up one of the world's highest mountains. The lightweight panels will power real expedition equipment in extreme conditions where traditional gear struggles.
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After years of stalled investigations, South Africa's elite police unit rushed 13 lottery fraud cases to prosecutors in just weeks. The sudden action came after the Hawks missed a key parliamentary meeting, reviving cases where millions meant for charities allegedly went to corrupt officials instead.
Jenna Hastings and Tuhoto-Ariki Pene thrilled their hometown crowd by winning back-to-back national downhill mountain biking championships in Rotorua. The victories came down to hundredths of a second in front of cheering fans at the global Crankworx series.
Mountain gorillas are making an extraordinary comeback, rebounding from near extinction to over 1,000 individuals. This rare conservation win shows what's possible when science, protection, and community work together.
A 66-year-old hiker who fell on a remote New Hampshire trail was airlifted to safety after spending a night in the mountains. The successful rescue showcases the quick response of emergency teams in challenging terrain.
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